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keithp2012
Oct 14, 2014 9:55 AM CST
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Name: Keith
Long Island, NY (Zone 7a)
Why are roots growing out the top, can they be removed?
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Joebass
Oct 14, 2014 11:13 AM CST
Name: Joe
Long Island, NY (Zone 7a)
Keith those are stem roots. The portion of the stem that is above the bulb but below the ground usually grows roots to anchor the stem and provide more nutrients.
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keithp2012
Oct 14, 2014 2:08 PM CST
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Long Island, NY (Zone 7a)
Ok didn't know that
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