JohnGalway 1,043 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 So, am thinking of growing a few spuds this year. But I'm caught wondering what's the most productive method of doing so? I did see mention of those potato boxes, meant to grow 100lbs of spuds in 4 foot square, but I have found only claims and SFA evidence of success! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 tried some of them potatoe gowing bags, the results were shite went back to the asda method pickup bag,put in trolly 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tegater 789 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 John. I always use black poly pot bags, that I one third fill with compost, mixed with a little vitax, Q4. I place 3-4 chitted tubers in each one in spring. I keep them moist and keep topping up with more compost and Q4, as they grow. They must be kept wet, and stack the pots next to each other for support. First earlies are usually ready June. The advantage with the Q4, as a sideline, is that the foxes love it, so you might get a few more of those in the bag as well!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,955 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) I used old fertiliser bags this year and got about 4 lb of spuds out of each one and they tasted superb I had forgot what a potato should taste like. Few inches of compost and about 3 seed kestrel in each bag and topped up as they grew. Edited December 23, 2011 by terryd 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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