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"Tomatoes" on potato tops: what experienced gardeners do with them
19.04.2024 18:53
Sometimes you can see small green “tomatoes” on the potato tops.
And such fruits can be useful in the fight against some insects.
Agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh explained how to use these “tomatoes”.
Should they be picked?
It is advisable to remove these fruits, otherwise they may have a negative impact on the yield.
The plant spends a lot of nutrients and energy on the formation of seeds.
As a result, the tubers may grow small. Therefore, to prevent a deterioration in yield, it is better to remove these green fruits.
How to use them
These green "tomatoes" contain a large amount of the substance solanine.
It is harmful to humans. This substance is also lethal to some insects.
These fruits can be used to make a remedy for leaf-eating caterpillars or aphids.
15 fruits need to be cut into pieces and filled with hot water. Leave it like this for a couple of hours, and then pour the liquid into a container with a spray bottle.
Afterwards, we simply spray the plants with this solution.
This infusion can also be used to treat soil, shrubs and bushes.
Earlier, the expert explained what mistakes should not be made when caring for roses in the spring.
