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I found this potato in my potato bin, what is happening here?
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Asked August 05, 2024, 11:45 AM EDT
I found this potato in my potato bin, what is happening here?
Mecosta County Michigan
Expert Response
Hi Kimberly,
What you are seeing appears to be "internal tuberization". This phenomenon occurs when a potato develops additional tubers on its surface or even within itself. In your photo the smaller potatoes growing from the larger one illustrate this process perfectly. Internal tuberization can result from various factors, including environmental conditions, genetic traits, or plant stress.
I hope this answers the question.