Grow Potatoes in Containers! Easily Grow Potatoes with Limited Space!
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- Want to grow your own potatoes, but don't have enough space? Grow potatoes in containers, and enjoy homegrown spuds wherever you live. You can grow potatoes in containers on your patio, on a balcony, in your backyard- wherever you can fit a 5 gallon+ container! You'll need just a few things- a container, growing media, potatoes, fertilizer and water to get started on your way to growing tasty tubers! The best way to grow potatoes in containers!
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00:00 Intro
00:15 Container
00:43 Planting Medium/Soil
00:15 How to plant
03:15 Fertilizer
04:30 Followup- as they grow
To see when/how to harvest and yield from this planting, be sure to check out the follow-up video here: czcams.com/video/fCz8hQJJXfM/video.html
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I'm a (really) old lifetime home gardener. I've come to the conclusion that growing vegetable is relatively simple. No gimmicks or weird additives needed. I've tried every method imaginable and I've come to the conclusion that all you need is compost, water and mulch to succeed in gardening. This is a good video.
It's funny you mention this. My dad & I were just having a conversation about all the old farmers around our area who had great gardens for many years and came to the conclusion that the 'secret' was just lots & lots of composted cow manure 😆. We as humans are really good at complicating things that should be simple. I believe you are right- compost, water & mulch go nearly all the way to a successful garden. I might add that success requires the gardener to be observant as well (and good seeds don't hurt). Thank you for your insight & I hope you have a wonderful day!
We just use mushroom soil and some epsom salt when watering
Yep! If Grandma didn’t have it in her garden, you don’t need it in yours.🤗🐝❤️
@@GrowfullywithJenna I live in The City. There's no room in my apartment, on the 13th floor, for a cow. I'm lucky to have 5 gallon buckets from Home Depot.
@@chinatownboy7482 I'd venture to say the basics are still the same- soil, food, water, sun- whether in a container or in-ground. You've certainly got to be a bit more creative with your growing setups I'm sure- but it's awesome that you're growing even in a high-rise apartment!
Thank you. Over a year ago I threw out potato scraps and some missed the trash can. To my surprise surprise the following spring I saw potatoes growing in the dirt near the trash cans. It didnt yield much but I was happy to know they'd grow anywhere and grateful for the few small ones that grew.
You're welcome! Potatoes are so much fun- I always have them popping up in my compost pile too. Glad you got a few small ones!
First year grower, and this tutorial was perfect. Thank you
Thank you for addressing the watering needs. Yours is the 1st I've seen in 2 years that explains. You have a new subscribers.
Hey Jenna, we just got done planting our potatoes yesterday. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to put your video together. I actually watched several other videos but when it comes to information per minute, you provide a comprehensive and accurate amount of information! Many other videos ramble and take forever to get to the point. Good editing skills coupled with a smooth presentation. Not sure where you are located but should you find yourself near SoCal, I'd like to invite you to visit our farm....we have 10 acres in Fillmore, California, we're doing 6 acres of avocado, about 2 acres of fruit trees and a solid 1/4-acre vegetable garden. Plenty of animals and we try to incorporate lots of clever technology along with old-school tricks into our growing. Grow on sister!
Thanks so much for the kind feedback, Steve! And thank you also for the generous invitation! I’m in Ohio, and rarely make it out your direction any more, but if I ever do, I’d love to see your farm.
So true. On some of the channels you just have to skip to the last maybe third or fourth of the video to get all you need
@Ragnar Odinsson Hi. I just dont know how to store potatoes for the winter? I dont have a cold room. Any ideas? I'm a potato lover. ♥️🇨🇦
@Ragnar Odinsson Yes. Many people say the last ALL winter, but I find that hard to believe, because I dont have a cold room. Thanks.
@@kimberleyjane2338 And longer. My father, from a long peasant background used to swear by heavy wheat-sacks and stored them in the back of the (enclosed, corrugated-iron ) woodshed positioned under trees which kept the direct sunlight off.. His spuds often lasted through the FOLLOWING summer. (That's in Melbourne Australia, where the climate was always moderate.)
I just came here to drop a like. Its about time CZcams finally recommends ACTUAL normal videos.
Thanks- I appreciate it!
@@GrowfullywithJenna no problem, I going to watch video during my lunch break though lol
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My method is the trashcan method!
Take a 55 gallon trashcan and pop some holes in it for drainage. Take some miracle grow soil and fill the can up about 2-3 inches. Put the seed potatoes in and fill it just enough to bury them and give them a good pat down and add water!
As the potatoes grow add dirt all the way up to where the leaves are barely visible. Keep doing this for about a month and OMG the sheer amount of potatoes you can get is astonishing!
From 5 seed potatoes I got nearly 40lbs my first try!
Thanks for sharing!
I had HOA try to tell me I am not allowed to have a garden. Let's just say. I said you want to take this to federal court because I know my rights. Federal law > trumps stupid HOA rules. I have a right to provide food to my family under the Constitution. Thank for this little tip. I work seasonal outside lawn and garden at Lowes.
I've heard from so many folks dealing with HOA. I really hope you overturn their rules! Everyone should have the right to grow their own food.
@@GrowfullywithJenna O I won. Its our Constitutional right to provide food for our family. Constitutional Rights> trumps stupid HOA.
@@GrowfullywithJenna A family from Afghanistan I gave them a lot of my tomatoes and green peppers. He told me his son ate the little tomatoes like it was cady he loved them. He asked me if I can help him start a garden this year I said yes. I have been gardening since I was a kid. I also work Outside lawn and garden at Lowes. Incase one plant of many that deer hates the smell is Mint.
Curious what does Trump have to do with HOA rules?
I’m in a HOA we can have gardens.
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After growing potatoes in bags, there's no way I'd do it the conventional way (unless I didn't have soil for some reason). But it's just so much easier on my back and finding the spuds in the soil at harvest is like an egg hunt for my kids! Good times!!
I have to agree with you-- it is a lot of fun & so much easier than the conventional way! I've got 3 containers already planted this spring and may do more. Take care!
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This is really great to hear! In autumn/winter I tried placing some leftover organic potato roots in raised beds that have been there years. I looked at them a couple of weeks ago. The soil- even after weeding and trying to refresh it was fairly solid...no wonder they won't grow. 🙄
I did find some grow bags last summer I picked up. Have a bunch of 1 gal, 3 gal & 5 gal. Not many 10-15 and only 1 20g
Been saving a half dozen potatoes on counter in a bowl developing their "eyes"
Question - Could I use several of the smaller sizes to accomplish what you've done here? and if so any suggestions on how many potato cuttings do I allot per bag?
Agree. It's backbreaking to do it in the ground.
I can never get enough of potato, it taste so good with onion and butter and salt
They do indeed!
Absolute newbie here to gardening. Thank you for sharing this wonderful lesson 🙂
You're welcome! And so glad to hear you've decided to start gardening!
Me too 😅
Thank you for this container potato growing guide. I've always done in-ground (definitely back breaking work), but am trying grow bags this year!
You're welcome! I still always plant some of my spuds in-ground, but have been doing at least a couple containers each year- it lets me get in a super early planting.
This video is great, simple and to the point with everything you need to know. I like how you keep it informative and not overly complicated and scary.
Thank you, Paul!
I have grown potatoes both from regular store bought potatoes and the box of seed potatoes from the big box store. And I'm obsessed. Both of my potato types are from the store this year. Russets and reds again . Delicious 😋
I'm so glad you're enjoying growing your own potatoes!
Thank you. Finally. Simple straightforward to the point.
Love the video, thanks for showing the harvest. I have some old 56 liter totes that I am going to make use of using the tub method you showed!
Thank you for the info Growfully, I’m starting my first grow of container potatoes this season.
I'm glad to hear it- best of luck!
You're a great teacher very well explained and I thank you:-)
Thank you!
The info in this video was helpful but I was also looking for time of year you start them and how to know when to harvest. 🙂
Came over from CB’s greenhouse and garden. Great information. Thanks so much for sharing. Take care and have a good week.
I appreciate you stopping by! Gotta love CB's Greenhouse & Garden 😊. I hope you have a wonderful week as well!
Good video with great instructions.. Not a fan of this method, just me I guess. I have grown potatoes conventionally for 50 years in the home garden and played with towers, tires, buckets, grow bags, wooden boxes the last 10 years. I have found the above ground problematic mainly because of the heat. Soil temps during the day on average 10 degrees warmer which is fine the first third of the cycle. They start out well but the last month or two depending on variety just don't continue to prosper as the ones beside them in the ground. Lot of small potatoes. As far as maintenance a slight nod to the above ground planting and harvesting but easily require double the watering so over a three month period conventional much less time invested.
I can see where someone who has never grown potatoes likes the novelty but 5 lbs of potatoes after investing in the seed, grow bag, soil, fertilizer, and time isn't much of a return. I'm down to a 6 by 8ft plot for my potatoes and plant 10lbs of seed potatoes. Average yield is about 120lbs which usually lasts 10 to 12 months for two people. In my opinion could never produce that yield above ground in the same sq footage. I apologize for the negative comment but feel strongly if someone wants to grow potatoes they're better of sticking with how they have been doing it for hundreds of years regardless of available space. Spend your time and money improving your soil even if its only a 4ft x 4ft plot.
Thanks for sharing your opinion! I tend to agree with you- the 'traditional' method will always be my go-to. I do think this is a great option for folks who can't put in an in-ground garden, I also like it because it allows me to get some of my potatoes planted much earlier than I can do my in-ground plantings. Plus, it really is a fun project for young kids! Take care & enjoy your potatoes!
Also a great idea for those of us within city with limited planting options! 😉
John. How would you suggest storing the potatoes in the winter if you dont have a cold room. I have the land, and am a huge potatoes lover, but I just dont know, how to keep them? Please help. 🇨🇦♥️
I store mine on my hips and stomach 😩
Many of us live in Los Angeles where apartments are stacked on top of each other like boxes, and there is no such thing as a “yard” to plant in. And some of us live up in the mountains where gophers and squirrels ruin everything you put into the ground. There’s a reason this method exists!
Hey that's some great potato food you're using there! Great video, clear and easy to follow.
Gurney's Seed thank you so much! I love your line of fertilizer!
Your video convinced me to try growing potatoes (and use grow bags) for the first time. Thank you!
Great video! Keeping it simple usually works for me.
What a coincidence! I have one of those bags since last year, I planned to use it today, for the first time, to plant some of my potatoes and this video just showed up, at 3:39 Am, after more than a year of being posted. Never seen this channel before. This winter I tried growing potatoes in my basement, next to my furnace (in Minnesota). The plants are huge, don't know how well they did since it's not quite harvest time. I pays to try new ways, self contained is an easier way.
Wow- that is a coincidence, Carmen! I'm glad to hear you'll be planting up some potatoes and I'd love to hear how your indoor harvest turns out. Take care & enjoy your week!
During the height of the pandemic my husband and I decided to raise chickens, get a woodstove for this winter and grow our own veggies. We love potatoes and have never grown them before. Russet, Yukon Gold, and Gold Rush are in very large containers from cow protein tubs. We fertilized with bone meal, old cow manure, and compost. So far, so good. Can't wait to try them out! Thank you for sharing!
I'm glad to hear your potatoes are doing well so far, Vicki. Best wishes for a wonderful harvest! Of all the things that have come from the craziness of the last year, I am glad to see so many folks turn to growing their own food and becoming more self-sufficient. Take care!
Vicki George, Kudos to you!
What is a cow protein tub?
Wood stoves are just great nonetheless.
@@Gr3nadgr3gory A cow protein tub to supplement their grazing. I picked some up at a farm (empty). Sold at farm stores like Tractor Supply but they are expensive filled.
Hi there! We also have some “huge” cow supplement tubs, from my Mom’s ranch. While I need to determine the exact size, these are somewhere around 28-30 inches tall, same in width. I’m thinking the depth of soil is deeper than the potatoes want to go and we would waste soil if we filled close to the top. Can you maybe share the size of your containers and, if you’ve yet tried to use them for potatoes,how did it go?
Thank you!
Thanks, Jenna. I'll give it a try in grow bags. I've subscribed so send more helpful videos for us novices.
You're welcome, Donald! I hope it goes well for you. And I appreciate you subscribing!
Thank you for such a clear, concise presentation. It's a pleasure to find someone so pleasureable to listen to You have a great voice. Off to plant my potatoes!
Wow, thank you! I appreciate the wonderful feedback, Ginny. Happy planting!
Jenna, very good video. I have never grown potatoes but this January (central FL) I will plant my first crop based on your education. Thanks so much !
Best of luck!
Hi there. I’m in South Florida how did your crop turn out? Planting my first batch this weekend. Super excited but wish I could do them without any animal product.
Hey Jenna. Watched this yesterday or day before. I must have left without leaving a comment. But you got me thinking hard about doing some potatoes in a container this year. Thanks for your lessons.☀️🌼☀️Happy Easter.
Hope you had a great Easter as well! I'd love to see your results if you give it a try this year. I'm hoping to do a later summer planting as well. I always do the containers in the spring, but I've not tried them as a fall crop in the containers yet.
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Simple and to-the-point thank you so much I am subscribed and about to plant potatoes so I came back and watch your video again
Glad it was helpful! Happy planting!
Great video, easy to follow and to the point.
SOO glad to hear you give correct info on planting grocery potatos! most people just say yes- organic yes others no- your video is quite good! (gardening 45 years here and a WSU Master gardener) will definitely share your video
Thank you so much!
Wright State?
Loved your video, I'm definitely going to try this. Forced into retirement at 47 , I need a hobby , 😆. Ta.
I'm glad you loved it! In my humble opinion, gardening is one of the very best hobbies you can take up 😊. I'd love to hear how this goes for you when you try it. Take care & enjoy the rest of your week!
Very informative..Thanks so much for showing me this. Gonna look on your site for more veggie grows! That was awesome
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the great information. It's nice to have someone like You tell me what I need to do rather than learning by making mistakes.
Thanks again.
You're welcome!
Idk why was this was recommended but I'm glad it did. New sub
Thank you for subscribing!
I have five 25 gallon grow bags set up. My first time growing potatoes like this, I cannot wait to see how it all works out!!
Best of luck!
How did it turn out?
Very helpful! I'm going to try white potatoes in a 30 gallon container for this fall. Thank you for the video. Very inspiring!
Best of luck!
Thanks so much for your time and help!! I'm trying it right now!!
Best of luck!
I love potatoes 🥔
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Good video. I generally never water freshly planted potatoes until I start seeing the greens break through. Never had an issue with rot or scale. Usually, the seed potatoes have enough moisture to get that far, and weather does the rest.
Thanks for sharing
my wife and I have failed 8 times to grow simple potatoes all the while hearing from everyone else how easy it is and how well their attempts pan out - we are losing our minds (and no we are not over thinkers)! Will be trying AGAIN and following your tips thanks!
Good luck!!
Definitely trying that this summer.....Thx for the excellent info Jenna!
You're welcome and best of luck!
Heard Jules Gardening shout u out. Just bought a bunch of garden bags at $Tree, got seed potatoes, 1st year trying them. Thx!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Best of luck with your potatoes- I’d love hear how they turn out for you! Have a wonderful rest of the week!
When I go to the feed store to buy seed potatoes I buy the small ones and plant them whole. Here in Florida we have lots of critters in the soil and I've had more success not cutting the potato. Had a frost warning last night, hope I got mine covered good enough yesterday. Thanks for the video.
Good tips- thanks for sharing
This will become beneficial in these times,thank you for sharing.
You are welcome!
Great video! You hit all the important points and very to the point.
Glad it was helpful!
I have always been searching for a channel where i can easily learn growing vegetables on my own,and yes there it is😍😍😍😍can't believe how profoundly u r making us learn.love your channel ❤❤keep posting
Cooking Castle thank you so much for watching and taking the time to let me know what you think. I’m so glad to hear that you find the videos helpful! I appreciate your kind words and hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Spot on video my friend. The information with hands on showing step by step instructions made it be simple and easy. Your channel will take off with content like this! Be safe out there! Hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the feedback. You have a wonderful Easter as well!
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Great Video. Very detailed and Straight to the point. I love that.
I'm glad you like it, Wendy- thank you!
Thank you. This was very informative. On my way right now to do the same. Plants are awesome lol
You are welcome- happy planting!
Great video Jenna. I was on the fence on whether to use grow bags or not, I'm going for the grow bags as it looks much easier.
Glad it was helpful! I continue to have great results with my grow bags- they are definitely easy, the only downside is, they do need a lot more watering than my in-ground garden. I'd love to hear what you think of them if you give it a try! Take care!
@@GrowfullywithJenna I've also heard they need a lot more watering too, some people suggest putting them in a shallow pan of water, a wicking tray, to help keep them moist. I'll figure it out when I get them, I'm sure there'll be a learning curve involved.
@@bozerbrett7867 I think that's a great idea- especially towards the end of the growing cycle when they are needing so much water and the weather is warmer. I'm definitely going to be doing that with my container corn next year!
Great video Jenna! Thank you! First time potato grower here. How do you harvest, and how many potatoes will you get from those 5 pieces?
I also have seed potatoes that have sprouts coming up because apparently I’ve waited too long (due to weather) would you still plant them?
Thanks! You can see the harvest here: czcams.com/video/fCz8hQJJXfM/video.html
And yes- I'd go ahead and plant. I've had good luck planting potatoes that already have quite long sprouts on them!
I love growing potatoes in these grow bags!!
It works quite well and is a lot of fun!
Very Simple to understand and easy! Thank You
Glad it was helpful!
I found growing potatoes in old tires really keeps the production going. As potatoes begin in one tire add a second tire on top of the first. The plant will be encouraged to get taller, more roots off the strm, more taters.
thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Will the tire material leech into the soil?
Do not do!! Those tires are toxic! Chemicals are leaching into your potatoes!
Yes, but how did he like to grow his spuds?
Dirt with sand in is absolutely a positive thing to potatoes. I have been harvesting tons of potatoes. I love them.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for a fully informative simple video!!!!!
You’re most welcome!
Thank you! Your videos are a huge help🙂It’s been 2 weeks now for me and my organic red potatoes are doing great! 🌱🥔
I'm so glad to hear your potatoes are doing great!
@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you!
Thank you, great content. What kind of yield would you expect from an example like this? And how long to harvest?
You are welcome- you can check out the yield here: czcams.com/video/fCz8hQJJXfM/video.html And most potatoes take 90-120 days to reach full maturity, depending on the variety.
Hi Jenna, thank you so much for your video. Now I know exactly how to grow potatoes.
You are most welcome! I'm glad this video helped! Do you think you'll be growing some potatoes soon? Take care!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge...I've been getting my back yard prepped, and I'll start with my potatoes this weekend...which is Wednesday and Thursday! (Yeah, weird schedule.)
You’re welcome, David- happy planting!
Thanks - a good Spring project
You're welcome!
Hey Jenna, I'm in your area. My question is when is the last date I can get irish potatoes in the ground and still get a harvest? I want to harvest as late as I can so I can use those potatoes for seed potatoes the next year without them chitting early. PS LOVE YOUR CHANNEL Been sharing it!
Hello! In the spring, I try not to plant later than early May. You can also do a late summer planting for fall harvest- an early to mid July planting time usually works well for me- the trick is just getting those potatoes lots of water through July & August. Thanks so much for the kind words!
big thing is to make sure you get them dug before a frost hits them!!!!
My only problem with store bought soils and amendments is you're still feeding your food from the supply chain so it's not really giving you any food security if you don't learn how to care for your soil with what you can produce or gather yourself.
True- but you can think of this a starting place for folks who've not grown before or don't have the space. If one can have success with some potatoes in a tub, the next year they might consider moving it in-ground, the next year they might think more about soil health and so on...
Very thorough and HELPFUL video. Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Great advice Jenna 👍😊😘thx
Thanks!
Only thing I will say, for the last 20+ years I have not used " seed " potatoes. I've used store bought bagged potatoes with 25 to 1 ratio. Never got that ratio with seed potatoes. I use commercial 26 gal plastic used by commercial growers. And yes I use basically the same soil mix you do. Container potatoes are the easiest, most prolific way to grow potatoes. Great video.
Good to know! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Jenna, just found your video. I live in Phoenix, AZ. I'm going to try root veggies since the summer veggies did so poorly. I grow in pots or sacks, small yard, too much clay. Can you suggest the right compost to try for root veggies? Can you also recommend the right temp to start planting? Phoenix stays hot until late September. Many thanks. You're a great teacher.
Hi Sylvia, I'm glad you found my video & that you're trying root veggies! Any high-quality compost is great for root veggies. I go with mushroom compost because I have a good local source, or use homemade. With fall planted root crops, I generally use my first fall frost date as a guideline and count backwards. It looks like Phoenix has an estimated first fall frost of December 27, so most root crops could be started about 60 days prior to that.
@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you so much. Keep up the good work!
@@sylviaburns8160 you are welcome!
Jenna has such awesome videos, very informative
Thanks!
Great video, very informative, beautiful potatoes grower, thanks so much for sharing 👍💕💕💕
Thank you so much. Take care & have wonderful remainder of the week!
Jenna, would you say your growing bag was about 2/3 filled with soil when you started? I’m hoping to plant potatoes very soon. Thanks.
Hi Lois, I'd say it was close to 1/2 full at the time of planting. You want to leave plenty of room to add soil/mulch as your potatoes grow. Happy planting!
The easiest way to grow a potato is just to put one on a couch
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Thanks beautiful for sharing this information
whenever I see Jenna in the search results, thats the video I go to first!
Thank you!
What ratio would you recommend when it comes to the compost, peat, and potting soil? I have Yukon Gold seed potatoes on the way to me in southern Ohio from Gurney's, and am growing in 30 gal bags. Thank you!
I just kind of eyeballed it, but it probably ended up being 1/2 potting soil (ProMix), 1/4 compost and 1/4 peat. You could probably even go a little heavier on the compost and lighter on the peat (since most potting mixes are peat based anyways) and potatoes would appreciate the extra nutrients.
@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you!
I planted Magic Molly Potatoes along with Red Norland and Red Pontiac. They are 90 day potatoes. The instructions on the Magic Molly are as follows:
HARVEST:
Small, "new" potatoes can be harvested beginning about 7-8 weeks after planting. Main crop tubers are harvested in fall. After foliage has died back, leave tubers in the ground for 2 weeks to set skin. Dig tubers, brush off soil, and allow skins to dry before storing. Store in a cool but not freezing 40°F (4.4°C) dark, humid place.
☝️mine are in grow bags, can I harvest “new potatoes” and leave the main tubers for the fall? It doesn’t make sense in a grow bag does it? My stems are starting to brown and they have flowered, I planted in late March so they’d be 90 days by the end of June. Should I harvest them all then or wait until fall?
When I plant in March, I generally harvest in June... maybe July for later varieties. I think that 'fall' mention is for folks who plant later in the season. If the stems have already flowered and are now starting to brown and die back, your potatoes wont' produce any additional tubers and once that foliage has died back the existing tubers won't get any larger. No need to wait to harvest.
Hi Jenna you inspired me to plant some late summer veggies ..I finally found my potato peeler at the bottom of my mulch bin when I turned it out lol 🤣🤣🤣😆
Glad to hear it, Roger! Glad you found your potato peeler too- that's funny!
Excellent, thank you for sharing!
You're welcome!
thank you for the videos and the great information - in your 20-gallon bags - how many (I guess pounds) of potatoes do you harvest at one time? Want to figure how many of the grow tubs to get for our family for next year. Thank you and have a great day.
Hello & thanks for stopping by my channel! I've actually never weighed a harvest, but I'm getting ready to harvest the 3 bags I have planted in the next couple of days and will let you know the yield as soon as I do so. My guess is 1-3 lbs. per bag, but as you can imagine, yield can be affected by many things- the variety you choose to grow, soil, fertility, water etc. At any rate, thank you for the great question, and I'll report back soon!
Harvested the first tub this morning- 5 1/2 lbs. This was a generic red seed potato I picked up from a local greenhouse, so I'm not sure what variety is actually was. I've got some Purple Viking in a later planted tub and expect that yield to be at least slightly larger, as I know Purple Viking to be a high yielder.
@@GrowfullywithJenna Thank you so much for the followup. We really enjoy your videos and useful information. I will definitely try these at the start of next season. Down here we like sweet potatoes and I think this will do just fine.
@@dtesterunc You're welcome! I'm so glad you find the videos useful. Sweet potatoes will definitely do well in the same type of containers. Have a wonderful week!
Thank you ,the easiest video of how to grow , the other video 15 20 minutes of nothing.
John B here, great video. Simple to the point. No nonsense. Well done. I learned more here than if farmer Joe somo, was soming me. And let me tell y’all at 70 I’ve been somed a few times 😡. I’m subscribing. 😄
Glad you found the video to be well done and appreciate the support. Take care & have a great weekend!
Best demo ever!
Thank you!
What a lovely video and channel,have a lovely week ahead and please stay safe debs xx new fan .......
Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful week as well!
I like the way you explain it.
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Thanks!
Great informative video for beginners like me.
Glad you found it informative!
Good work 👌 very informative video,thank you for great sharing have a good day take care 💖👌
Thank you! You too!
I’m trying potatoes for the first time this year. I have a 7-10 gallon container in mind. I gotta find some seed potatoes...organic as you suggested.
Glad to hear you're going to give them a try this year, Aaron! Best wishes for a wonderful potato harvest & have a great weekend!
Good show, keep up the good info.
Charles Kirksey thank you, I appreciate it!
Very helpful Jenna thank you. I have just started some Dutch Creams for the first time and l was afraid l made a mistake by filling the entire 15 gallon fabric pots. I also planted 2 seed potatoes in each at exactly 4 inches being an indeterminate variety. I now feel better watching this video. Best wishes Jason from Melbourne Australia.
Thanks Jenna
You're welcome, Teresa!
Excellent tips !!!
Thanks!
We are newer gardners. We got some plastic containers from Lowes, as well as grow bags. We drip I believe 1 gallon per hour into both for 1/2 hour at 4AM. The potatoes in the plastic tubs yeald fared far better than the bags, and the bags soil was not as moist as the plastic container soil. I'll use tubs from now on. We certainly curtailed watering when it rained. Nice video, as usual. The tubs are more expensive initially, but they last longer, so they are likely not more expensive in the long term.
I love these GeoPots, they are basically all we use #biggerroots #biggerfruits Thank You 😊 🙏🏻
They definitely come in handy!
Great video thank you very much. Your awesome
Thanks!
Thank you for all the information! I'm so excited to start up my potatoes here soon! Is there a specific way you sprout your eyes on your potatoes? Should I just keep potatoes out in the open in a basket in the kitchen or do I need to do something different to have them sprout as many eyes as possible? Thank you again for all your informative videos on gardening 💪😁💪
you are great, you can grow potatoes in a limited space, thank you for sharing a good experience
Thank you!
Thank you