What containers to grow spuds in?

niftythrifty33

I have bought some earlies and want to grow some now in containers as I've read they should be ready by Easter. What can I grow them in that wont cost lots? I've read that they can be grown in the compost bag itself but that will cost a fortune!

Thanks for any advice

Dizzy_Ditzy

niftythrifty33 wrote: »

I have bought some earlies and want to grow some now in containers as I've read they should be ready by Easter. What can I grow them in that wont cost lots? I've read that they can be grown in the compost bag itself but that will cost a fortune!

Thanks for any advice

I'm using empty compost bags, cost me about £2 in Tesco

I'm also going to use empty manure bags

I've seen spud bags in pound shops


If you end up using compost bags, make sure you turn them inside out, poke holes in the bottom and put something at the bottom to aid drainage

niftythrifty33

Thanks, how much compost do I need in the bag or container?

Moto2

Tyres

http://www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk/news/11-news/363-growing-food-in-tyres.html

Mojisola

Potato leaves will get killed off by the frost. Do you have somewhere frost-free to move the containers to if the weather turns cold?

https://www.thompson-morgan.com/how-to-grow-potatoes-in-bags

Tiglath

I'd put 4-6 inches of compost in your container, put in 3-5 sprouted spuds depending on its size, and when they've grown bit, add more soil to cover up most of the shoots, and then repeat. I use old compost bags for mine.

savemoney

I have gown mine before in these I think Poundland have them labeled as tomato bags




I have also use large compost bags to around 70-80 litres make sure you add a few holes for drainage