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Merry Posted - Jun 14 2011 : 10:54:54 AM
I just wanted to share my latest gardening experiment with you!


Read about it http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/2011/05/growing-potatoes-in-reusable-shopping.html

The above picture is after they reached 8 inches, and I added more dirt. As they grow, I will add more dirt and hopefully little potatoes will start to grow along the buried stems.

Believe me, this was way way cheaper than buying two grow bags!

Merry
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LinB52 Posted - Sep 07 2011 : 4:14:12 PM
I used 5 gal white buckets last yr and they did really well...this year i planted them in the ground and i wished i would of used the buckets...much easier and about the same yield..next year back to the buckets...
Lin


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mickib Posted - Sep 07 2011 : 3:18:50 PM
I want to try this next year.
Farmer Judy Posted - Sep 07 2011 : 09:49:35 AM
Please post pictures of your potatoe harvest too!

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JThomp Posted - Sep 07 2011 : 09:30:04 AM
I'm definitely giving this a try next year.
naturemaiden Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 04:10:40 AM
awesome!

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Wildcrafter Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 3:56:37 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fiddlehead Farm

I grew them in bushel baskets last year, but switched up to large feed buckets! I start out the same with only a few inches of compost mixed with vermiculite and sphagnum moss. I keep adding this mixture as the plants grow. When they die back all I have to do is dump it out on a tarp and harvest potatoes. The left over soil goes back in my compost bin! Easy and no bugs or disease.

http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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Love this idea! I'm going to do it next year.

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Merry Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 09:14:59 AM
I think any container that will hold dirt and drain water will work, potatoes just want to grow! I really neglected mine in the shopping bags, bugs, drought no fertilizer, but guess what, I've got little potatoes growing in there!

Merry
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countrymommy85 Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 09:04:28 AM
That is a great idea!!! Brandee, I was just thinking if used feed bags would work! Love it!!!

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homsteddinmom Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 05:43:44 AM
i know some people use feed bags too! or old trash cans, those pop up laundry hampers

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OGGFarmJess Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 7:47:21 PM
Can't wait to try this! Such a neat idea!
embchicken Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 4:07:15 PM
I am definitely going to do this next year! This year I have them in raised beds and they went berserk! What a great idea!

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upnorthgirl Posted - Aug 08 2011 : 6:31:46 PM
How cool is this?!!! I will have to remember this for next year, we live in a fairly sandy area, which I know potatos grow well in, I have several lod feel buckets also, will have to give a try for next year! thanks for the info:)

Sharon

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Fiddlehead Farm Posted - Jun 15 2011 : 4:53:00 PM
I grew them in bushel baskets last year, but switched up to large feed buckets! I start out the same with only a few inches of compost mixed with vermiculite and sphagnum moss. I keep adding this mixture as the plants grow. When they die back all I have to do is dump it out on a tarp and harvest potatoes. The left over soil goes back in my compost bin! Easy and no bugs or disease.

http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922

Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!

I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
Emily Anna Posted - Jun 15 2011 : 07:50:06 AM
What a great idea! I live in an apartment and have been looking for ways to grow veggies with what limited space I have! Thanks for the idea!
Merry Posted - Jun 14 2011 : 12:33:47 PM
I'm beginning to think we can grow potatoes in anything!

Merry
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nubidane Posted - Jun 14 2011 : 11:34:15 AM
Merry, those look great! I am kind of doing something similar. Our old muck buckets were useless as the handles had torn of & the platic around them was ruined.
I had hubby drill holes in the bottom for drainage, & added straw, potatoes & as they grow, more straw. I will have to see how it goes.

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