Re-emergence

[Leo Smit]

>On the other hand, two plants that I bought from nurseries which had
tubers
>at least an inch or more  across, have thrown up tiny plants that are
no
>larger than what I am growing from this year's germination ,  i.e.,
about 2"
>tall.  I am very puzzled. Isn't the tuber  a clue to the size of the
plant
>it will generate?   Did the tubers rot and regenerate into smaller
tubers
>and then grow in order to show up this month?    I would appreciate
the
>observations of others, in this matter.  Thanks, Adam Fkso,
Glenview,IL
>Zone 5a


Do the feeder roots of a tuberous plant necessarily die off each year
and regrow? If not, that may be part of the answer, especially if the
plant doesn't go completely dormant?

-Leo

__________________________
Leo Smit
Mt Uniacke, Nova Scotia, Canada
USDA Zone 5-ish, semi-maritime