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Spourting potatoes
They are safe to eat right?
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I do, I just cut the roots off.
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make sure to remove any green bits from the actual tatty then treat as normal
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Oops I meant to say sprouting!
thanks for the advice. |
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Oops I meant to say sprouting!
thanks for the advice. sorta guessed that
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Good questions. I was wondering the same thing.
I get given for free big sacks of spuds. I use them as quick as i can, but they do sprout. I still use them, cutting the ends off - but they look like something out of Dr. Who. |
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If you put an apple in the sack they keep for longer before they start to sprout.
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As long as the potato is firm, it should be fine to eat. If it feels like it is soft, I usually ditch them.....eyes (sprouting) and all!
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The green parts are an indication of increased levels of solanine, a poisonous alkaloid. However, not being an expert, I really haven't any idea how dangerous potatoes can become.
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They are safe to eat right?
You could always grow your own potatoes when they have roots on them like that. I did that one year & they were lovely. I did the same with garlic too.
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sorta guessed that 