Green Potatoes: Fatal to Eat, But Don't Discard! Turn Them Into 'Gold' With This Trick

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News18•16-02-2026, 15:50
Green Potatoes: Fatal to Eat, But Don't Discard! Turn Them Into 'Gold' With This Trick
- •Green potatoes are unsafe for consumption due to high solanine content, causing diarrhea and vomiting.
- •Greenness occurs when potato seeds are not adequately covered with soil and are exposed to sunlight.
- •Prevent greening by ensuring sufficient soil coverage during planting and storing potatoes in cool, dark places.
- •If slightly green, cut off the green parts and peel; discard entirely if largely green or bitter.
- •Green potatoes can be used for sprouting (seed planting) or making organic fertilizer and vermicompost.
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