Mystery plant growing in compost bin

[chad6159]

I have a compost bin that has been neglected and was not mixed around for a month or so. I opened it up today to mix it around and check the moisture level and I see a bunch of these plants growing in it.

I tossed in muscadine grape seeds along with many different types of vegetables. Anybody know what this could be? I was thinking grape at first when it was really small but not so much now.

[damnlemon]

pretty sure those are potatoes

[zephian]

Any potatoes in there?
If so pull one up, you'll probably see a potato chunk in the roots.

[chad6159]

Thanks guys! yeah there are in come to think of it.
Didn’t even think of that haha.

[zephian]

Potatoes come up in my compost every year.
and all over my garden. It's a good problem to have.

[chad6159]

They are red potatoes, from what I am reading they only grow during the cooler months opposed to sweet potatoes that grow during the summer? If I transplant them somewhere will they just die in the summer heat? Have not done really any research on potatoes before.

[damnlemon]

no, they will be just fine

[chad6159]

Alright thanks guys! I have transplanted them. We will see what happens!