Potato Seed Pods: Not Tomatoes, and Poisonous

What They Are

The green "cherry tomatoes" on potato plants are seed pods (berries), not tomatoes. Potatoes and tomatoes are in the same family (Solanaceae), so their fruits look similar.

Critical Warning

Do not eat them—they are poisonous. They contain solanine, a toxic alkaloid.

Seed Saving

You can dry pods and save seeds for planting, but offspring won't match the parent's tuber quality. Commercial seed potatoes are better for reliable crops.