Tag: Seed potatoes

Over 90% of non-organic potatoes sold in grocery stores are treated with a chemical sprout inhibitor to prolong shelf life. So, are seed potatoes different from eating potatoes? The answer is a definitive yes, with vital distinctions impacting everything from your garden's health to your final harvest.

Over 200,000 cases of solanine poisoning from eating potatoes occur each year, with toxicity most often linked to consuming green or sprouted portions of the tuber. Therefore, the question of whether you can eat seed potatoes—which are often more prone to sprouting—is a serious food safety concern.