In brief, yes, they can technically be composted but in basic heaps, it's probably not worth the risk.
Is it safe to compost potato leaves?
In summary, the answer to “can you add potato tops to compost,” is yes. It's probably wisest to only compost haulms that are disease-free and, unless you want errant spuds in the pile, remove all those little tubers if it bothers you.
Can you compost potato blight leaves?
Q Can I compost plants that are affected by potato blight? A Potato blight persists on living material so you can safely compost the stems and leaves as they are dead, provided the temperature in the compost is high enough, such as in a Hotbin.
What can you do with potato leaves?
Prune the potatoes when the foliage has wilted. Prune the plant down to ground level, 1 inch (2.54 cm.) above the soil surface. Don't cut them any lower than this, as you may expose the tips of shallow potatoes.
Do potatoes make good compost?
Potatoes contain nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium. Composting potato peelings adds these nutrients to the pile and benefits the plants that will eventually be grown using that compost.
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