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Post by jc on Jun 18, 2008 12:43:16 GMT
Anyone grow potatoes in them, and if so, what is the crop like?
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Post by tamarine on Jun 18, 2008 20:04:00 GMT
JC, growbags are too shallow for growing tatties , they need room to expand so you can use growbag mixture but put it in a tub or an empty large compost bag.
May be Vegmandan will throw some light on the matter.
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Post by jc on Jun 19, 2008 17:03:18 GMT
So how deep should the tub be? Thanks by the way for ansswering
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Post by tamarine on Jun 19, 2008 22:46:52 GMT
About a foot to 18" deep you half fill it with compost, put your spuds in and when you see green leaves shoot up keep putting more compost. Repeat this untill you have reached the top of the pot or bag.
Hope this will help.
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Post by jc on Jun 22, 2008 10:16:58 GMT
Oh I see, so you leave the potatoes sticking out a bit? Sorry to sound dense. I really want to do this, even id we get a small crop for a few weeks next year.
I wonder if there is a site with all the instructions on?
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Post by tamarine on Jun 22, 2008 23:44:18 GMT
JC< you have to plant your potatoes 4"" to 5" deep, when you see green leaves pop up then put more soil or compost to cover the leaves altogether. Then when more leaves pop up do the same again untill the pot or bag is full. Try this site--- www.thegardenhelper.com/potato.html |
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Post by tamarine on Jun 22, 2008 23:45:46 GMT
The above is a good site it gives you step by step instructions. Have a go,
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Post by jc on Jun 23, 2008 16:16:58 GMT
Thanks so much Phil
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