Re: tissue versus corm or pups
The research suggest better yields from tissue culture plants. You have to invest a lot of work into tissue culture plants before you plant them in the field. Typically, 2-3 months from receipt of the plantlets until they are ready for planting in the field. On the other side, you have the option of planting topped corms or planting sword suckers. I only plant topped corms for multiplication purposes, but you could establish a field that way. With sword suckers you have instantaneous stand. What I like about the sword suckers is that you don't have to be so careful with weed control.
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