How a Potato Plant Grows

wingnut · May 7, 2013

Not trying to start an argument, just stateing that the "improved' varieties i.e. "commercial" varieties have had EXTENSIVE selection AGAINST the traits you are looking for. Saying that, there are THOUSANDS of varieties (mostly native peruvian types)that have not had these traits bred out. Both herm 18 and guincho negro will grow 6' stolons, and don't "nest" their tubers like MOST commercial varieties. As far as photo evidence....I will do my best.

RebelRidin · May 7, 2013

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Originally Posted by wingnut

Not trying to start an argument, just stateing that the "improved' varieties i.e. "commercial" varieties have had EXTENSIVE selection AGAINST the traits you are looking for. Saying that, there are THOUSANDS of varieties (mostly native peruvian types)that have not had these traits bred out. Both herm 18 and guincho negro will grow 6' stolons, and don't "nest" their tubers like MOST commercial varieties. As far as photo evidence....I will do my best.

I would very much like to see some varieties that can grow more as the stem is buried. I do not grow potatoes due to space constraints. I would love to see a vertical success as it would indeed get my attention.

May 7, 2013	#1
wingnut Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2011 Location: bald hill area thurston county washington Posts: 312	Not trying to start an argument, just stateing that the "improved' varieties i.e. "commercial" varieties have had EXTENSIVE selection AGAINST the traits you are looking for. Saying that, there are THOUSANDS of varieties (mostly native peruvian types)that have not had these traits bred out. Both herm 18 and guincho negro will grow 6' stolons, and don't "nest" their tubers like MOST commercial varieties. As far as photo evidence....I will do my best.