1. when potatoes are in the ground, do they swell with water when it rains?

Potatoes do not swell when it rains. When it rains the potatoes absorbs water mostly through its roots.

Potatoes are considered as a starchy, tuberous root crop. Since it is a root crop, therefore, it is part of the root of the plant and is grown underground. The answer would be NO. Potatoes that are in the ground do not swell when it rains. Instead, these potatoes also absorb the rain water just like any other roots of plants do.

Answer 6

When potatoes are in ground, they do not swell with water when it rains. The potato is already filled with water. The potato cannot gather the minerals directly. It is the roots that absorb the nutrients and send it to the potato. The rain water has little effect on the potato. I hope the answer has helped you.

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The potato does not swell due to the fact that it is only part of the plant. The water in the ground is taken up via the rest of the roots and transferred to the leaves and other parts. The potato itself does not exchange water with the soil.

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Answer 6

When potatoes are in ground, they do not swell with water when it rains. The potato is already filled with water. The potato cannot gather the minerals directly. It is the roots that absorb the nutrients and send it to the potato. The rain water has little effect on the potato. I hope the answer has helped you.