Hollow heart, sometimes called brown heart or sugar center, is found everywhere potatoes are grown and occurs when there is an abrupt change in growing conditions. It often has to do with lack of water causing slowed potato growth and stress, and then an abundance or overabundance of water. 6 янв. 2016 г.
Why is the middle of my potato brown?
What causes potatoes to have brown centers or a hole inside? “Hollowheart” is a discoloured cavity in the centre of an otherwise healthy potato. It can be caused by rapid growth or possibly by sudden temperature changes early in the growing season. This condition doesn't affect taste or nutritional value of potatoes.
Why is the inside of my potato hollow?
Hollow heart is an internal disorder where a 'lens' or 'star'-shaped cavity forms in the tuber. It appears to be caused by an abrupt change in tuber growth rate which usually occurs after a period of stress. Water, heat stress and associated calcium deficiency appear to have a role in the development of hollow heart.
What is in the middle of my potato?
A: What we have here is known most commonly as Brown Center or Hollow Heart, a concentration of sugar in the center of some potatoes occurring during growth, which creates a small, darkened cavity in the center.
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