Potato Growth!

[Artisan]

I have just noticed a potato growing in my vegetable plot. The growth must be from a small potato that I must have missed when harvesting. The stem is about 5” t0 6” tall at the moment with nice sized leaves. Is this plant worth growing on or will it not develop any potato tubers if left to grow? I am not sure what variety it is but it either a first or second early.

[burnie]

I get "bonus" ones every year, sometimes an excellent crop, but often nothing much, if it's not in the way leave it and hope would be my philosophy.

[Artisan]

Thanks for the information. No it is not in the way so we will see what happens.

[veggiechicken]

They pop up all over the place here too. I leave them until I need the space. Amazingly, they don't seem to get blighted - nor the random tomatoes that appear.
However, the ones I want to thrive.........

[Bren In Pots]

I love volunteer potatoes, I've got some growing amongst my courgettes.

[Artisan]

Potato Growth!

I like the name 'volunteer potatoes'