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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 7, 2018
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    It sounds like the soil or planting medium was not able to support growth. The underground growth you mention was likely the potatoes trying to grow, using the material stored in the tuber, but that's as much as they managed to do. The leaves never developed properly, nor did the roots.
    This link will refresh you on growing potatoes.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/how-to-grow-potatoes-when-to-plant-potatoes.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 19, 2018
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    Temperatures are too warm. Potatoes require cool nights below at about 55°F for good tuber formation. Plant so that tubers mature in cool weather.
    Planting time. Potatoes grow best where the soil temperature is at least 50°F. Potatoes are usually planted in spring as early as 3 weeks before the last expected frost. Planting time can vary to avoid hot, dry conditions and to minimize disease and pest problems.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/how-to-grow-potatoes-when-to-plant-potatoes.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 20, 2018
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    Are there indeterminate potatos that when grown in containers will set tubers along the entire stem if soil is added as the plant grows. If so what variety are they. Thank

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 18, 2018
    A.

    Wireworms, flea beetles, potato tuberworm and white grubs are all soil-dwelling pests that feed on potato tubers.
    I doubt it is the angleworms that you mention.

    These links may help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/controlling-potato-tuberworms.htm
    http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/selectnewpest.potatoes.html

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  • Answered by
    carriovrr on
    September 19, 2018
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    it can happen with different potatoes and most of the time nothing to worry about. would love to see a picture if you have one or know if you’re using anything type of food/minerals with them,

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 3, 2018
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    I would recommend iron sulfate, as this will lower the pH, and supplement iron, and sulfur. These are common deficiencies and wouldn't hurt to have a little extra in the soil. Here is an article for even more solutions:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/raise-acid-level-soil.htm

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