it's important for potato plants to mature above the surface, too. Depending on the potato variety, potato flowers can come in a range of different colors and shapes. But should they be removed?
A group of researchers has found that the same genetic mechanism that tells potatoes when to grow flowers and tubers (the edible part) is also a key player in the plant’s nitrogen management.
After much anticipation Geelong’s corpse plant, which only flowers once every seven to ten years, is finally starting to open – but you only have 48 hours to see it.
“Many of the Nemo fields have benefited local biodiversity through the planting of flower-rich grass field margins.” Nemo is a phureja hybrid variety, which combines the vigorous fast-growing nature ...