Potato

Potato leaves and stems are poisonous, yet can be safely composted. Can you put potato leaves in compost? Some folks like these volunteers, while others… Read More »Do Potato Leaves Make Good Compost?

Cattle, sheep or pigs that dine on a nearby potato patch can become extremely sick and may die. Potato vines contain a glycoalkaloid called solanine… Read More »Can Cows Eat Potato Leaves?

Flowering potato vine (Solanum jasminoides) is a tropical plant with fragrant blooms that last throughout the summer. This showy plant with elegant white or blue-tinged… Read More »Are Potato Vines Poisonous To Dogs?

Can Rabbits Eat Potato Leaves? The leaves, vines, and flowers of the potato plant are poisonous to rabbits. The same is true for all other… Read More »Are Potato Leaves Poisonous To Rabbits?

Potato toxicity can be fatal. If your pet has ingested parts of a raw potato or potato plant, including peelings, contact your veterinarian immediately. Are… Read More »Are Potato Plants Toxic To Pets?

Potato vines contain a glycoalkaloid called solanine that may be toxic to livestock, said Alex Pavlista, potato specialist at the University of Nebraska’s Panhandle Research… Read More »Are Potato Vines Toxic To Animals?

Planting Potatoes in the Garden We find that potatoes are best grown in rows. To begin with, dig a trench that is 6-8 inches deep.… Read More »Which Way Do You Bury Potatoes?

If you have ever grown potatoes before, you are familiar with the process of planting seed potatoes. The term “seed potato” is actually a misnomer… Read More »Are Potatoes Considered Seeds?

Abstract. The root system of potato is made up of adventitious roots (AR) that form at the base of a sprout once it emerges from… Read More »What Type Of Root Is A Potato?

Potatoes grow underground on a special stem called a ‘stolon’. The potato stems above ground have attractive but non-edible flowers. Since the ‘root’ of the… Read More »Do Potatoes Grow On Stems Or Roots?