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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 14, 2011
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    Actually, you are right. Potato leaves, along with the stem as well as green potatoes, are considered poisonous. They contain a toxin called solanine. Solanine can cause nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, burning of the throat, headaches and dizziness. Hallucinations, loss of sensation, and paralysis, fever, jaundice, dilated pupils and hypothermia have been reported in severe cases. In large quantities, solanine poisoning can even cause death. So tell your friend not to eat these leaves!

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    May 19, 2011
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    Yes, you will. It is a common practice to build up soil around a potato plant as it grows.

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    Nikki on
    May 29, 2011
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    First, it is normal for plants to drop leaves when they are relocated to another area; however, this should be a gradual adjustment to minimize stress on the plant. Nonetheless, they usually regrow their foliage once acclimated to their new surroundings. You could consider pruning the plant down to the new growth and make sure it is located in a wind-protected area. This article may help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm

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    carrielovesflowers on
    May 28, 2011
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    Wait a bit and see if you get any growth anyplace else before trimming off the twigs that seem dead. Sounds like it got too cold and killed your spring growth. Dont traumatize it any more until it gets going again!!

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    Nikki on
    October 10, 2011
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    The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/tips-for-growing-potatoes-in-straw.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/how-to-grow-potatoes-when-to-plant-potatoes.htm

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    jfairall on
    June 29, 2014
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    Thank you!

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    theficuswrangler on
    June 29, 2014
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    I think you should just keep on as you have bee, watering and all, and see what happens. Gardening is a never-ending learning experience. This article might have something useful in it for you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/container-potatoes.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 26, 2015
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    I have listed a couple of links for you.
    I hope this will help you find a variety that will work for you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/how-to-grow-potatoes-when-to-plant-potatoes.htm
    http://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/group/potatoes
    http://potatoes.wsu.edu/varieties/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 24, 2015
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    You continue to add soil as the plants appear.

    Here is a great link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/container-potatoes.htm

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