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Green Potatoes

Paul19Paul19 Posts: 4

I have some potatoes from this years' crop that are green. I know I can't eat them, but a friend of mine says keep them and use them as seed potatoes next year. Is this a safe / wise thing to do?

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    Yes, they will be fine for use as seed potatoes, if you can keep them cool enough for long enough (otherwise they will sprout far to early.)  There's a risk of them harbouring viral diseases, which is why it's recommended to buy fresh seed potatoes each year.  No harm in trying though. image

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