Potato
Solanum tuberosum · Nightshades · Nightshade family
Also known as: Spud · White Potato
Easy40–100cmNot pet-safeEdible
Potato care at a glance
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Potato
Common pests on Potato include Colorado potato beetle. A common disease is Late blight. Also possible: Potato scab. Potato is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit are toxic, while roots can be eaten.
Pest
- Colorado potato beetle High
Disease
- Late blight High
- Potato scab Low
Toxicity
- Solanine glycoalkaloids High
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Frequently asked questions about Potato
- Which pests affect Potato?
- Common pests on Potato include Colorado potato beetle.
- Which diseases affect Potato?
- A common disease is Late blight. Also possible: Potato scab.
- Is Potato toxic to cats and dogs?
- Potato is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit are toxic, while roots can be eaten.
- How much water does Potato need?
- Potato has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Potato need?
- Potato prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Potato frost-hardy?
- Potato is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 7 °C.
- Can you eat Potato?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: roots. Other parts (leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit) are toxic, though.