Growing potatoes in a container

13 years ago

I have read about growing potatoes in all kinds of things. I have had this compost maker for 3 years and it just doesn't work for me. I was wondering about growing potatoes in it. I've heard they will make in almost anything that is loose. I'm thinking to use something like potting soil in the bottom to plant potatoes. When the start growing to use leaves that have been run through a shredder to finish filling it up as the plant grows. I understand it will make potatoes all the way up.
Any suggestions appreciated or any of my ideas wrong, just say.
Too late this year but will try next year unless everybody says it won't work.

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lonmower
13 years ago
I grow potatoes hilled in the garden AND in containers. That bin is too big...too tall. The potatoes WILL NOT grow all the way up, only near the bottom. I would say something half that size would be perfect. Plastic grow bags work very well. Sell the composter on Craigs List and use the $$$ to purchase containers.
lonmower
13 years ago
I grow potatoes hilled in the garden AND in containers. That bin is too big...too tall. The potatoes WILL NOT grow all the way up, only near the bottom. I would say something half that size would be perfect. Plastic grow bags work very well. Sell the composter on Craigs List and use the $$$ to purchase containers.
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digdirt2
13 years ago
Split it into 2 parts, drill drain holes in the bottom and plant away. If you layer the seed potatoes then yes, you can get production in layers most of the way up - how many depends on the variety used. Check out the many previous discussions here about 'potatoes in container' for more details.

Dave
BarefootMama
13 years ago
Is it possible to take it apart and turn it into two containers? I'd drill holes into them for drainage and you should be able to use it as containers for potatoes. Make sure if you want potatoes to grow as you hill them that you get a variety that is "indeterminate". There is a lot of debate as to whether this is possible in potatoes etc blah blah blah. All in all, make sure you research the variety you plant to make sure it's a good variety for what you want and preferably indeterminate. I've also heard the reds give more potatoes than others...