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  • Are my new plants edible i keep getting different answers.

    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.

  • #2
    Personally, I wouldn't eat it. Anything described as poisonous is not worth the risk. Keep it as an ornamental.

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    • #3
      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 Pseudo
      He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

      Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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      • #4
        Snap VC
        He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

        Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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        • #5
          Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
          Personally, I wouldn't eat it. Anything described as poisonous is not worth the risk. Keep it as an ornamental.
          Thank you for your reply that is a shame they do looks really nice some sites do say they are ok to eat but just wanted to check first.
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          • #6
            Just wanted to add that you shouldn't eat any fruit off bought plants unless it says it is safe to do so as you do not now what that have been treated with/ they are raised to look good for the shops.

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            • #7
              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, 12:26 PM.

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              • #8
                As RHS advice is usually taken as the difinative answer ...
                Solanum pseudocapsicum (Christmas cherry, winter cherry) - poisonous
                Taken from ... https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=524

                Also possibly of concern to you may be
                Jerusalem cherries are possibly poisonous to cats
                if you have one (or more) as pet

                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 weather
                He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

                Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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                • #9
                  The only pets that I have that could go near it is my dog but she has not been near any of my plants as of yet.

                  If they are not good for pets would it be best to keep them in doors on a window seal not In the garden?

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                  • #10
                    Indoors & off the floor seems the safest I think, might even give it a bit longer fruiting period
                    He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

                    Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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                    • #11
                      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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