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jhartjhart Posts: 3

Why are some of my potatoes growing from stems like tomatoes?

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 83,966

    Potatoes do grow from stems ... usually underground but sometimes, if the stems above ground are in the dark they will grow small potatoes.  

    You're not getting confused with the green potato fruits that look like green tomatoes are you?


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  • jhartjhart Posts: 3

    Thanks for your prompt reply.

    As a bit of a novice I was blissfully unaware of the green potato fruits, I've never noticed these before but I think that must be what they are.

    Thank you!

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 83,966

    Ah ... they follow the flowers and look like tomatoes.  They are poisonous however, so best removed in case children think they're tomatoes ... and it'll let the plants put their energy into producing spuds. image

    Last edited: 20 July 2017 15:47:56


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • jhartjhart Posts: 3

    Will do, and thanks again.

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