I bought 2 Solanum Pseudocapsicum plants yesterday as they where going cheap. I can't tell if the Fruit on the plant is edible I have done a little research online and some say they are fine to eat and they go well in a pie. But other sites say don't eat them I am so confused.
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Are my new plants edible i keep getting different answers.
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I've seen them used as table decoration in 'foriegn parts' berries look very pretty, but I don't think they are edible or the locals would have been 'grazing' them, personally I don't think I'd be tempted to eat the fruit of any plant whose name started with PseudoHe who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame
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Originally posted by veggiechicken View PostPersonally, I wouldn't eat it. Anything described as poisonous is not worth the risk. Keep it as an ornamental.Attached Files
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Thank you all for your help. I am going to try and repot them up later in to bigger plant pots to see if i can get them to grow larger.
Would these plants grow well in the garden in pots or would it be best to keep them in doors?
useing them as center peace is a great as they do look really nice.Last edited by Islander1; 11-09-2016, 01:26 PM.
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As RHS advice is usually taken as the difinative answer ...Solanum pseudocapsicum (Christmas cherry, winter cherry) - poisonous
Also possibly of concern to you may beJerusalem cherries are possibly poisonous to cats
Taken from ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanum_pseudocapsicum
From the same source ...The plant is perennial in zones up to USDA 8. Native to Peru and Ecuador, they can survive frosts and cold weatherHe who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame
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My late father worked as a greenhouse manager and these plants were grown where he worked. He always told us, dont eat these berrie. He also kept them indoors.
And when your back stops aching,
And your hands begin to harden.
You will find yourself a partner,
In the glory of the garden.
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