growing potatoes in an empty compost bag? (Merged Thread)

Actiongirl_2

We have a big pile of potatoes ready for chitting, but we don't eat eggs. Anyone got an alternative home for them while chitting?

nodwah

Mine are sitting in various sizes of yoghurt pots in one of those flat boxes that bananas come in

love_lifer

ive got about 30 egg boxes if youre anywhere in bradford...

Actiongirl_2

love_lifer wrote: »

ive got about 30 egg boxes if youre anywhere in bradford...

Sadly not... Cambridgeshire!

Thanks for the tips. I was wondering if espresso cups and shot glasses would do the trick?

Do they suggest egg boxes because they are absorbent or because they are a snug upright fit?

Penelope_Penguin

From the supermarket, flat tray box with indented tray inside that held apples.

That's what we have - will try and post photos later.

Penny. x

heather38

i have a banana box from tesco. they are lay on newspaper in the box.

Actiongirl_2

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

From the supermarket, flat tray box with indented tray inside that held apples.

That's what we have - will try and post photos later.

Penny. x

Thanks, but i think i know what you mean. Great idea!

troll35

I would either politely ask a neighbour/work colleagues etc if they had any spare egg boxes or scrunch up some newspaper and put it in a tray to hold the potatoes correctly.

madhouseof4

I chitted mine on a windowsill, didn't put them in anything or on anything (pretty much follwed instructions on the back of the packet!) They chitted just fine and are now in their tubs.

Actiongirl_2

troll35 wrote: »

I would either politely ask a neighbour/work colleagues etc if they had any spare egg boxes or scrunch up some newspaper and put it in a tray to hold the potatoes correctly.

Can you please clarify what you mean by correctly? Should they be turned a certain way?

I have now got them in an assortment of egg cups (i know we don't eat eggs, but we are well prepared for guests!), espresso cups, ramekins and then around those holders in the gaps, all of which are in three big lasagne dishes.

I have tried to place them so the shoots that are already showing are at the top.

They are in the hallway under the window, but away from the radiator.