Container Gardening - growing potatoes

Growing Potatoes in a container garden is easy. This potato garden is filled with Idaho potato buds that were originally store bought from the supermarket, but sat around too long and sprouted. I thought I would give it a try and grow the potatoes in a container garden bucket.

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[nc1nj2]

Good video. But the best part was your little audience member in the beginning. Such a good student, very curious and observant listener...I was impressed and he had me laughing. But then : ( I guess he lost interest and got bored - he actually yawned - and decided to make one last & final observance via his best, most reliable sense (sniff) to make sure he wasn't missing out on anything before leaving!

[ModernSurvivalBlog]

@nc1nj2 lol, yes he's my little curious helper. He has quite a personality ;) He even has his own blog -- MyMiniDoxie

[zuuy22]

what about watering them?  How often do you water them? Also did u drill holes in the bottom of the container?

[ModernSurvivalBlog]

@zuuy22

I did drill holes in the bottom, about a dozen, 3/8 inch, covered with landscape fabric to allow drainage but to keep dirt from clogging holes. One thought I had afterward, the fabric itself may clog from dirt in the fabric pores, and it might have been better to fill the bottom with pea-gravel about an inch or two instead.

[HomesteadWannaBe]

This is a great idea. Did you just grow them inside then?

[linagee]

Until the police tear down your front door because they think you're growing drugs. Welcome to America!

[davidhaythornthwaite]

@g777enn you can use store bought, i have used them myself, only thing is, u dont know wat they are, other than the shape and colour u buy, other than that, yes! u can use them, like the video i also grow all mine in lge tubs, planting in 10in of soil, and as the plant grows, i keep putting more soil on, till the tub is full of soil, gl with ur planting, have fun

[Sig220Euro]

Wondering if you got spuds in the additional layer of soil you added. I've read that only works with certain species of potatoes, that many types won't send out additional tubers off the main trunk. What kind of wield and size did you get?

[touber2011]

@ModernSurvivalBlog I grew a few potatoes (ground, outdoor garden) this past summer...first attempt. I only covered them with more dirt once, so my harvest was weak...but, now thinking of growing a container indoors for winter to perfect my skills for next summer....great idea! Gravel and sand for the bottom, I'm thinking; my neighbor told me sandy soil is best for potatoes?! Thanks for the video, and the drying tip! Happy Harvesting! :)

[tom678ify]

Your dog is so cute

[kimibling]

Hi, I have planted potatoe's in a container the same size as yours, I am wanting to no when do you water? also how offten?

[kimibling]

Hi, I have planted potatoe's in a container the same sizr as yours, I am wanting to no when do you water? also how offten?