Guest Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Hi, I have recently ventured into veggie growing in a small plot in my garden that has been a flower border for 9 years. I have planted purple sprouting broccoli, runner beans, lettuce, and leeks. However I have got 7 potato plants growing also that I have not planted. Hubby says he has not put them in. Is it possible that I could have thrown peelings and maybe a potato or two into the border in the distant past and they rooted. I cant remember doing this so if I did it must have been a long time ago. Do you think I could leave them in and then harvest and eat the crop? Or should I dig them up? I would have liked to grow my own potatoes but when I decided to start veggie growing I was late in the season starting. regards Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Sorry, I don't know the answer, but I'd love to hear it because I've found potatoes growing in my compost bin. Probably same story as you, potato peelings or maybe just plain past it's best potato chucked out to compost, and now I have a small crop But are they edible ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Yes they will be edible - leave them until they have flowered and then have a look. What a lovely surprise and yes, they will grow from peelings. Compost grown potatoes are prized and sell for more in the shops as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 How lovely! I like freebies! Thanks alison-s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
