Saturday, November 16, 2013

Gardener mystified by strange growth on his potatoes

A mysterious growth has sprouted on a gardener’s potatoes.



And the gardener with over 70 years of experience has never seen anything like it before.

Huw Evans, 87, from Hafan Deg, Pwllheli, said: “I planted the potatoes last July, and about a month ago I noticed four of these things on a twig and three on another. I really haven't a clue what they are.



“I've consulted with some friends and they haven't a clue either, and by the way – I haven't tasted them just in case!"

4 comments:

Rachel Green said...

Not strange at all. They're potatoes, just growing in the wrong part of the plant. Also deadly poisonous -- potato plants are solanum (nightshade) family members.

arbroath said...

Thanks for that Rachel!

It's probably a good thing he didn't eat them, then.

xoxoxoBruce said...

Just check with Monsanto. ;o)

Anonymous said...

Actually, they're potato fruit. Not potatoes (as in the tuber). And as noted by Ms. Green, quite poisonous. Rarely seen as the fruiting blossom often falls off before maturing.