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Old November 15, 2014   #45
NathanP
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[Copied from this post -http://tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=33584], which was about documenting growth in bins this year.

Papa Chonca Harvest - note the numerous stems on top. This potato has very densely rooting stolons and constantly sends up new shoots, both upwards and away from the original tuber when planted in the ground.



Top Layer with board removed



Front Unburied




Exposed tubers growing on stolons



Entire Front with boards removed



Unburied Tuber hanging



Dense roots/stolons




Halfway done digging



Harvested potatoes from the ground (left) vs bin (right)
Weights 4lb 15.5 oz (left) vs 2lb 15.4 oz (right)

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