I would like to try to grow some potatoes in containers this winter. Can anyone who already does this give me any hints as to what size/depth containers they use. Any other tips are appreciated, as well.
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Because I was running out of space in my garden, my husband brought home two old bathtubs he found abandoned in a field. We filled them with good dirt and planted potatoes. I've rooted around a bit and found some smaller ones toward the top but will let you all know what the harvest is when we really dig in.
We didn't know enough to leave space to add dirt on as the season goes, but we will next year.
The most important thing he did was put the tubs up on wood and tilt them slightly toward the drain hole so they would drain.
I also planted nasturtiums and some vine we had to drape over the side. No matter what, they look kind of neat!
We didn't know enough to leave space to add dirt on as the season goes, but we will next year.
The most important thing he did was put the tubs up on wood and tilt them slightly toward the drain hole so they would drain.
I also planted nasturtiums and some vine we had to drape over the side. No matter what, they look kind of neat!
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crobi, remember the potato box nes was talking about was used for growing potatoes outdoors. When you say you want to grow potatoes in containers this winter, I presume you mean indoors. Apparently it can be done,
https://www.gardening-tips-idea.com/Growing-potatoes-indoor.html
but light is going to be the issue. Potato plants like full sun and that is difficult to duplicate indoors. You are going to need lots of light, directly over and close to the plants, which you can leave on like 16 hrs a day.
https://www.gardening-tips-idea.com/Growing-potatoes-indoor.html
but light is going to be the issue. Potato plants like full sun and that is difficult to duplicate indoors. You are going to need lots of light, directly over and close to the plants, which you can leave on like 16 hrs a day.
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Yes, I was thinking of building a planter in the basement. I have several 4' shop lights that I could place over them on a timer. Thanks for the link, that gave me some good info.rainbowgardener wrote:crobi, remember the potato box nes was talking about was used for growing potatoes outdoors. When you say you want to grow potatoes in containers this winter, I presume you mean indoors. Apparently it can be done,
https://www.gardening-tips-idea.com/Growing-potatoes-indoor.html
but light is going to be the issue. Potato plants like full sun and that is difficult to duplicate indoors. You are going to need lots of light, directly over and close to the plants, which you can leave on like 16 hrs a day.