how to grow potatoes in a bucket

[ralph5656]

I would think plastic buckets would be better than metal. The sun sun can make metal hot enough to burn. plastic will be cool to the touch also. Placing the eyes down will take longer for them to get started. Even covering them up completely, they will still find their way out if you don't cover them too much. just enough till you can't see them.

[LanaCaneTX]

My Dad says if you plant the eye facing down, your potato will grow much heartier.

[LanaCaneTX]

Way to go Iron Head! Myt husband has taken up our whole back yard with this 30 X 30 foot shop he build in our back yard to work on his cars ! Any more ideas for growing in small places would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much !

[ghostmosquito]

love your accent mate

[spiritartman]

Hi there - how did these potatoes work out? When you harvested them did you just turn the bucket over? -

[MsCatstevens]

thanks enjoyed the video

[SleekMouse]

0:31 cracks a brew open

[stymye]

the miracle grow might say "organic mix" on the bag but trust me ... it aint organic ..it just contains some organic materials ,, and some words on the bag to sell to people who don't know . the fertilizer in it is not organic ,, tha'ts one thing for sure !

.....false advertising at it's finest

[MicrowavedTofu]

exactly what i was looking for. i just planted some thanks for the tips

[TexasDistortion]

hahah @ 0:31 i suddenly wanted a beer.

[1too3fore]

you can also grow potatoes in straw, leaves. Also, pluck off the flowers to force them to keep growing more taters!

[maryscott49]

going to have ago now,,thanks.

[mechanicalbu11]

good info i don't like the burnout step but i am sure you got the buckets cleaned well. the important thing is the information. good job!

[Jerrid3]

Thank you. Also you say do not put the dirt back into your garden because it might be blight and nothing will grow. However you said it was ok to put it in your flower garden. Was that an inside joke against flower gardens or it wont hurt the flowers? You said not to put it in your garden, assuming you meant vegetable garden. Would it effect all vegetables or only potatoes?

[Jerrid3]

I am more interested in how you burnt out your buckets so you could grow your potatoes safely. How much fire do you need for the buckets you used and how long did you burn it for. Does burning the buckets out work for all buckets (Metal) or only some regarding the destroying of certain chemicals. I am a little catious on stuff like that.

[ironhead41]

@Jerrid3 the buckets i used was acrylic concrete sealer.......hazardous....that­s why i burned them......ifyou use latex paint buckets, just wash with water......

[Jerrid3]

@ironhead41 No I mean how exactly did you burn them out? Was it for a few seconds, for an hour, a day? Did you simply use wood, gasolin, a blow torch?

[ironhead41]

@Jerrid3 oh...sorrry...i added a little lamp oil.....it was burned out in ten minutes.......then i tapped out the ash and rinsed with water....

[frequencydude]

good video ironhead41. i got 2 buckets on my front step. green roots just started coming up. and thanks for the tips on the tobacco! God bless!

[epgrimes]

Love your video ! ever been to a cockfight ? 3 Cheers from Mississippi ! Its nice hearing someone that actually speaks english !

[cavealaska1]

hello ironhead, a quick question, my potatos in my buckets are just starting to push through the soil, at what stage should I put more soil in to cover up the new growth

[ironhead41]

@cavealaska1 keep adding dirt up to the bottom leaf.....if the stem is in dirt, it will root out and make taters.....

[stud6906]

another good tip is to put a piece of new paper over the potato eyes before you cover with dirt that way you dont get dirt in their eyes

[coolestdude80]

Can this be done in the winter indoors with a grow light?

[iveseenthetruth]

i really don't see why not m8.

[jihadacadien]

nice vid!

[misspookietoodle]

your video was very informative. thank you for posting it :) your accent makes it have character. i didn't know why you couldn't plant potatoes in the same area twice.. so this bucket thing makes perfect sense. :) thanks for sharing! how did they turn out???

[goodvibrations75]

Beer @ 30 sec.

Cheers!!

[UcanbeGOD]

This shit cracked me up. I may try this come spring.

[ironhead41]

thanks central north carolina

[MrSumbody]

@ironhead41 I'm in Missouri. It's a bit tough understanding your thick Carolina accent, but if I strain and pay close attention I can manage. :-)

[VishnusLittleHelper]

Can you do this with Tater Tots?

[bakeee]

HAHAHA

[rblwoaclu]

I got two brandnew garbage cans  just a waitin on my spuds,plant today!!

[ironhead41]

i did a vid on tater update today. all lookin good. i hope i can upload tonight. thanks for the comment, im just me, no fronts, what you see is what you get.

[doucmpuppiespn]

Better sweep that dirt up when you finish or Mrs. Ironhead will get you!

[doucmpuppiespn]

You are pretty slick!