I bought this little clump from a local grower in a plastic bag, not zipped shut, with soil. Couldn’t plant right away. Planting today. What do you think the chances are of this sprout surviving? The top started rotting. I think I spy an additional growth point so, that’s good.
Also, I’ve never had a tuber with these raised spots. What are they?
by In_These_Woods
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The baggie was probably too wet, so there are lenticels on the tubers (happens with too much water) and maybe the sprout was pushing against a damp side and is also rotting.
Clip off below all the rot and plant. It’ll be okay.
I must say that I don’t like the area just above the sprout (first picture) or to the right in the last picture. It’s hard to say 100% but it looks like it is gall. I would isolate it and keep an eye on it. Be sure to practice good sanitation of your tools.