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!
Patty says
February 23, 2014 at 3:40 pmIf you planted in early May, when did you harvest? How many weeks total till harvest?
Karrie says
February 24, 2014 at 10:15 amIt 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
January 28, 2014 at 7:33 pmSo 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
January 29, 2014 at 10:11 amI 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
August 20, 2013 at 5:50 pmHow about an update on the potatoes? Its been almost 3 months since the 4 week update! Love your website!
Karrie says
August 21, 2013 at 7:25 amHi 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
August 17, 2013 at 3:54 pmHave you harvested your red potatoes yet?