tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post8289294884053309955..comments2023-08-15T07:11:30.457-04:00Comments on GardenDesk: Garbage Can Potato Harvest!Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158642649837777716noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-24575364207246176332009-02-21T02:24:00.000-05:002009-02-21T02:24:00.000-05:00If you plant an early variety, you won't get a can...If you plant an early variety, you won't get a can full of potatoes, just a layer at the bottom near the seed as they'll only produce once. Later varieties will produce more along the stem as you cover the plant giving you a better chance of seeing the results you were looking for.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306754150860679811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-13052867207125133142009-02-21T02:21:00.000-05:002009-02-21T02:21:00.000-05:00Apparently the variety you plant makes a big diffe...Apparently the variety you plant makes a big difference. Early varieties will only produce once so you won't get the can full, just a layer at the bottom near the seed. Later varieties will continue to produce as you cover them.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306754150860679811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-45950916834236731682009-02-03T14:07:00.000-05:002009-02-03T14:07:00.000-05:00An idea I'm going to try this Spring is to use a w...An idea I'm going to try this Spring is to use a wire fence hoop, fill it about one foot with compost, straw etc. toss potatoes on top and then take an old hose with pin holes in it, lay it on top and repeat the layers. The potatoes will grow out the sides and the hose will spiral around the inside and keep the taters watered evenly. We'll see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-87009913308305229352008-10-19T19:05:00.000-04:002008-10-19T19:05:00.000-04:00Seems it should work. Maybe the plants weren't get...Seems it should work. Maybe the plants weren't getting enough sun also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-77776169716549546672008-10-19T12:55:00.000-04:002008-10-19T12:55:00.000-04:00This method looks very interesting...think we'll g...This method looks very interesting...think we'll give it a try! Thanks for sharing the pics and the idea. I enjoy your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-68182748160668406422008-10-19T01:59:00.000-04:002008-10-19T01:59:00.000-04:00vbxfaI have grown mine in potato sacks the ones th...vbxfaI have grown mine in potato sacks the ones that come with the spuds in them to the grocery stores. Works a treat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-25734539023581815112008-10-18T04:51:00.000-04:002008-10-18T04:51:00.000-04:00I did sweet potato in a cattle panel that had been...I did sweet potato in a cattle panel that had been cut in half length ways and then wired into a hoop. I filled with straw and compost. Our results were outstanding but I feel that the advantage with this system is in the harvesting. I only had to flip the hoop over and pull the tubers out. We had the wettest spring/summer on record here. I don't think this would work as well if our weather had been drier.Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877959836671583682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-41832181937549155342008-10-17T09:45:00.000-04:002008-10-17T09:45:00.000-04:00Last year I grew potatoes in bins made of chicken ...Last year I grew potatoes in bins made of chicken wire and filled with straw (starting with a thin layer of straw and topsoil, and adding more straw as the plants grew). We had a bountiful harvest. This year with the dry weather, they barely grew at all. A couple of months ago, in desperation, I pulled some of the plants out and put them in the ground and now they're fine (haven't harvested yet). I think the problem was mostly due to the drought. I couldn't keep the straw wet enough this year.Entangledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07261805004615133289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-49384305716572299952008-10-17T04:29:00.000-04:002008-10-17T04:29:00.000-04:00I have grown potatoes in a garbage can (black dust...I have grown potatoes in a garbage can (black dustbin here in the UK!) They usually grow quite well, but it is difficult to water as much as they need. The water tends to run down the inside and out the bottom. Otherwise it's a great way to grow maincrop potatoes in a small space.Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07705506930308472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-5643162533155662852008-10-16T17:09:00.000-04:002008-10-16T17:09:00.000-04:00I've tried this before with similar success to you...I've tried this before with similar success to you. I'm fairly sure soil quality was my issue. I've rotated my potatoes to a half wine barrel this time but aim to try the garbage bin again taking some of the tips from the comments here. It's sucha compact way of doing things, I'm determined to make it work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-11030910773914495482008-10-16T10:26:00.000-04:002008-10-16T10:26:00.000-04:00I did the raised wood boxes around my potatoes thi...I did the raised wood boxes around my potatoes this year, I haven't harvested them yet so I don't know how they did.Chiot's Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05086153621579437021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-39165843350387242012008-10-16T08:42:00.000-04:002008-10-16T08:42:00.000-04:00Well I am actually interested in seeing how this w...Well I am actually interested in seeing how this worked for others. We also tried this method this year...and same as you...got fewer potatoes that we would have expected. I was soooo excited to get them...then there wasnt much to talk about. I remember hearing something about the nutrients that need to be added. Will have to look into it.<BR/>LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-43446122778419991832008-10-15T20:33:00.000-04:002008-10-15T20:33:00.000-04:00Here is a drainage idea for you:1. put a few inchs...Here is a drainage idea for you:<BR/><BR/>1. put a few inchs of gravel in the base of the bin.<BR/>2. put a 3" pvc pipe from the bottom to the top in the center with holes drilled along the length of the pipe.<BR/>3. fill with your better draining soil<BR/><BR/>Now the pipe will supply air to the center of the bin which will greatly reduce dampness as well as provide a method of watering the center of the bin. I have read about people having problems getting the center of the bins wet in the warm season.<BR/><BR/>I also have been fallowing <A HREF="http://ft2garden.powweb.com/sinfonian/" REL="nofollow">Sinfonian's blog</A> and he found out there are specific potato varieties that will grow potatoes along the whole stem. I don't recall the kinds but if you check out his link above and drop him a line I am sure he could fill you in.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743102355360873845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-4141684516463108302008-10-15T19:31:00.000-04:002008-10-15T19:31:00.000-04:00the idea sounds great to meim new to the total ide...the idea sounds great to me<BR/>im new to the total idea of growing more than just lettuce in the garden, but i love that u could use it year around.<BR/>also good for someone wanting to get start but who has no beds to get started in yet<BR/>i think we will give this a go this week. some potatos is better than no potatos and missing out on the season altogether.jacqui joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01932031775990803797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193521694438426371.post-21469982897649333532008-10-15T15:07:00.000-04:002008-10-15T15:07:00.000-04:00Hiya, I grow potatoes like this and also in black ...Hiya, I grow potatoes like this and also in black rubbish bags. I find that a good layer of well rotted manure in the bottom of the container really helps. Also I grow potaoes during the winter in the greenhouse using this method. If they are started early enough (september ish) you get new potatoes for Xmas. If you plant around xmas and keep the haulms frost free you often can get new potatoes by easter. I'm in the UK by the way.<BR/><BR/>Regards BabsLittle Terraced Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218117940273663049noreply@blogger.com