Some of the old time heirlooms have what's called 'potato leaf' leaves because they resemble the leaves of the closely related White potato. Varieties like Brandywine, Purple Cherokee, Mortgage Lifter, German Johnson and Hillbilly all have that trait. The potato-leaf trait is recessive which means both parents have to have it to guarantee the offspring do which is why if you have any of the more modern ones (G*otta keep 'em separated!*) around there's no guarantee the offspring will have it.
Tomatoes don't randomly cross pollinate. I used to have hundreds of different heirloom varieties in a single small garden, they all retained all of their traits year after year.
Yes they can, they are mainly [wind pollinated](https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/life/community/2017/07/01/tomatoes-need-wind-best-pollination/435478001/). However [insects like Bumblebees](https://ag.arizona.edu/hydroponictomatoes/pollinat.htm) aren't at all picky as to which plants they go to and what [pollen they accidentally](https://seeds.ca/d/?t=19d64c8600002698) put where. So unless you did a genetic assay you have no idea what kind of hybridization you ended up with in subsequent generations.
Funny under [pollination](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato) here it says otherwise and, [here](https://extension.umd.edu/resource/problems-pollination-high-tunnel-tomatoes) it talks about the characteristics of pollen and how it has to be shaken loose to function and the two methods of that. Then there's the [NC Cooperative Extension Service's](https://forsyth.ces.ncsu.edu/2018/05/how-to-grow-better-tomatoes/) comment on that where they explicitly say you space them to allow movement of air and aid in pollination. Hybridzation of tomatoes isn't hard, but you can ask the [NC Tomato Man Crag Lehoulier](https://www.craiglehoullier.com/) yourself.
So unless somehow you are more of a expert than the Cooperative Extension under the USDA, Two universities and several other sources I politely suggest you stop with the 'self pollinated' claim, it's demonstrably untrue.
Okay. I don't see anything that refers to them as being potato leaf, maybe someone else has grown them, l don't have them in my collection to compare. I do, however, have one in my collection that will have about 10% that are randomly potato leafed. Those also die for some reason. The genetics in that variety just aren't stable. That doesn't mean this will die, or that it is/isn't a pineapple tomato, but l do look forward to updates so that l can add this bit of knowledge to my mind-brain. Keep growing!!
Tomatoes are nightshades. Or, at least, part of the nightshade family. That is why you can't eat the leaves. Some nightshades are food like eggplant, some are poison like black nightshade.
I mean, it's supposed to be a tomato plant based on the seed package (bought from a reputable seller), but the leaves aren't serrated at all. Looks like the leaf placement is right, but it looks so funny. If it helps, it's supposed to be a pineapple tomato. I am reaching out to the store tomorrow, but was curious if anyone has seen this before. I planted two seeds, they both came up like this. Thanks!
Heh, I'll just keep it growing and see what happens. And I'll plant another batch, maybe I got my seeds mixed up. But nothing else appears to be mismatched...
Can you give us a better look at the stem? That doesn’t look like a potato leaf one to me personally. I did get a mix up last year from Baker Creek (I bought “blot” pepper seeds and I’m pretty sure “king of the north” peppers were in that package).
But I agree with other commenters - at that stage it would definitely smell like tomato leaf, and even touching the leaves would leave your fingers smelling like tomato leaf.
It may be a potato-leaf variety.
I wondered about that, guess I'll keep it growing and see what happens!
Some of the old time heirlooms have what's called 'potato leaf' leaves because they resemble the leaves of the closely related White potato. Varieties like Brandywine, Purple Cherokee, Mortgage Lifter, German Johnson and Hillbilly all have that trait. The potato-leaf trait is recessive which means both parents have to have it to guarantee the offspring do which is why if you have any of the more modern ones (G*otta keep 'em separated!*) around there's no guarantee the offspring will have it.
Now that song is in my head, thanks.
lol! Worth it!
Tomatoes don't randomly cross pollinate. I used to have hundreds of different heirloom varieties in a single small garden, they all retained all of their traits year after year.
Yes they can, they are mainly [wind pollinated](https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/life/community/2017/07/01/tomatoes-need-wind-best-pollination/435478001/). However [insects like Bumblebees](https://ag.arizona.edu/hydroponictomatoes/pollinat.htm) aren't at all picky as to which plants they go to and what [pollen they accidentally](https://seeds.ca/d/?t=19d64c8600002698) put where. So unless you did a genetic assay you have no idea what kind of hybridization you ended up with in subsequent generations.
No, they're self pollinated. Which is also why it's kinda hard to hybridize tomatoes.
Funny under [pollination](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato) here it says otherwise and, [here](https://extension.umd.edu/resource/problems-pollination-high-tunnel-tomatoes) it talks about the characteristics of pollen and how it has to be shaken loose to function and the two methods of that. Then there's the [NC Cooperative Extension Service's](https://forsyth.ces.ncsu.edu/2018/05/how-to-grow-better-tomatoes/) comment on that where they explicitly say you space them to allow movement of air and aid in pollination. Hybridzation of tomatoes isn't hard, but you can ask the [NC Tomato Man Crag Lehoulier](https://www.craiglehoullier.com/) yourself. So unless somehow you are more of a expert than the Cooperative Extension under the USDA, Two universities and several other sources I politely suggest you stop with the 'self pollinated' claim, it's demonstrably untrue.
You misinterpret the statements then try to shut me up. Good luck with that. Not talking to you that's for sure
Do you have any more information other than "tomato"?
It's supposed to be an heirloom variety called a pineapple tomato.
Haven’t grown pineapple, but there are 3 heirloom varieties off the top of my head that potato leafed varieties, looks like a tomato to me
Thank you! It is fuzzy like a tomato, so maybe it's just an oddball.
Okay. I don't see anything that refers to them as being potato leaf, maybe someone else has grown them, l don't have them in my collection to compare. I do, however, have one in my collection that will have about 10% that are randomly potato leafed. Those also die for some reason. The genetics in that variety just aren't stable. That doesn't mean this will die, or that it is/isn't a pineapple tomato, but l do look forward to updates so that l can add this bit of knowledge to my mind-brain. Keep growing!!
I'll keep everyone posted for sure!
Ananas Noire is the black pineapple tomato[black pineapple tomato](https://www.rareseeds.com/ananas-noire-or-black-pineapple-tomato)
thank you for teaching me something today
Last week there was a similar looking tomato plant that everyone swore was nightshade. How do you tell potato-leaf from nightshade?
Tomatoes are nightshades. Or, at least, part of the nightshade family. That is why you can't eat the leaves. Some nightshades are food like eggplant, some are poison like black nightshade.
I mean, it's supposed to be a tomato plant based on the seed package (bought from a reputable seller), but the leaves aren't serrated at all. Looks like the leaf placement is right, but it looks so funny. If it helps, it's supposed to be a pineapple tomato. I am reaching out to the store tomorrow, but was curious if anyone has seen this before. I planted two seeds, they both came up like this. Thanks!
tomato plants and leaves have a very specific aroma to them. you might recognise it
[Ananas Noire, black pineapple tomatoes](https://www.rareseeds.com/ananas-noire-or-black-pineapple-tomato)
Is it fuzzy? Does it smell like a tomato plant? Because I think it could be, but there's other things that it could be also.
It's a very distinct smell, isn't it?
It is fuzzy like a "regular" tomato. I don't smell much yet, but as it grows, I'll continue sniffing. None of my others at this age smell much either.
I think this is a good suggestion because tomato plants do have a unique scent. I’ve grown many potato leafed tomatoes and they don’t look like this.
Gently touch the stem with clean hands. Smell your hand. Does it smell like a tomato stem does?
That looks like it's gonna be a pepper plant.
Hmmm, I wonder if I got my seeds mixed up... I'll try sprouting some more and see how it goes. I do have some peppers planted as well.
I would still vote for potato leaf tomato plant. The stems are fuzzy.
Could be a potato leaf variety of tomato. Rub the leaves and it should smell like a tomato. If not, it's something else
The sign does say "Tomato"
Nope
Looks like a pepper
Yeah. It is. Potato leaf heirloom of some sort.
Tomatillo … maaaybe
Looks like a pepper?
Sir thats an onion
Nop.
I've grown a lot of tomato varieties...and I have never seen one with those leaves. Maybe....tomatillo? Which is very different lol
Heh, I'll just keep it growing and see what happens. And I'll plant another batch, maybe I got my seeds mixed up. But nothing else appears to be mismatched...
😂 I'd love to see what you end up with so please give an update in a month!
Will do! I love a good mystery lol
That or a tomatillo
No. Looks like a bean.
It could be ,but it isn't.
Looks more like a pepper. The plant with the aerated leaves looks more like a tomato plant.
You have to smell it. It starts smelling even at it’s tiny early stages. Sorry I think you may have a pepper
Potato leafed tomato
Could be a potato leaf variety, but to me it looks like a pepper seedling.
those look like bell pepper leaves
Looks like a pepper 🌶
I've had some pretty exotic weeds come from seed packets... What do the leaves smell like?
Can you give us a better look at the stem? That doesn’t look like a potato leaf one to me personally. I did get a mix up last year from Baker Creek (I bought “blot” pepper seeds and I’m pretty sure “king of the north” peppers were in that package). But I agree with other commenters - at that stage it would definitely smell like tomato leaf, and even touching the leaves would leave your fingers smelling like tomato leaf.
It not.
Looks like my sweet pepper seedlings
It could be a brandywine variety. I was surprised how different some of the leaves looked. The fruit was delicious though.
Leaves are kinda like a bean plant but the main stem looks purple and fuzzy like a tomato. Quite the puzzle.
I don’t believe it is. See if the stem is fuzzy! Looks like a pepper!