I mentioned to you all a few weeks ago that I am growing potatoes in a garbage can this year. I am hoping that it will give me a big tub full of potatoes by the end of the season.
I am really surprised at how fast the potato plants have grown. Whenever the plants get about 5-6 inches over the layers of soil I have been adding more soil until there is only an inch or 2 showing above the leaves. I planted my red potato seeds around the first of May, and have had to add more soil to the up-growth of potato leaves 3 times already.
The plant has already reached the top of the garbage can and it’s been only 3-4 weeks!
I just wanted to give you an update. So far it’s looking and growing good!
See my first post on growing potatoes in a garbage can.
About Karrie
Food is my love language. But so is saving money. So I like to combine the two a lot and make thrifty make ahead and freeze meals to save time. Because life is busy, and freezer meals can come to the rescue for all of us. And yes, they actually CAN taste good. Read more...
Comments & Reviews
Craig says
Hi. My question is: when you first plant your potato’s in the bottom of the can, how does the sun light reach them to help them grow?
Karrie says
You want to place your can in a sunny place, and the sun hits it enough through the holes and the top part.
Patty says
If you planted in early May, when did you harvest? How many weeks total till harvest?
Karrie says
It was around 4 1/2 months for me to harvest, but just make sue and watch your plant. When the shoots die down it’s time to harvest. 🙂
Rachel says
So did you get a good harvest from this method of potato growing? 🙂 I’m looking for space saving options in our green house this spring.
Karrie says
I think I got around 10 lbs in one garbage can…it wasn’t amazingly awesome or anything, but pretty good for a beginner.
susan lawlor says
How about an update on the potatoes? Its been almost 3 months since the 4 week update! Love your website!
Karrie says
Hi Susan, it still looks the same! Green on top, potatoes growing inside… but I will update with some pictures this week. Thanks!
Kim Jarvis says
Have you harvested your red potatoes yet?