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Ultimate Guide to Growing Potatoes in Containers

April 2021

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7 responses to “Ultimate Guide to Growing Potatoes in Containers”

K Howard

April 2022

Hi!
The tips are great! I have a question about step 7. Do I cover the new growth of layer 1 when I plant layer 2?

Julie Gavin

April 2022

Thank you for your question and I’m so sorry for my delay in responding. Yes, I recommend you cover the new growth from layer 1 a few inches and then plan your layer 2 offset and cover. The potatoes will work their way up through the soil/compost. I’ll update my post to be more clear. Best wishes!!

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Lucy

August 2022

I did what you said with the indeterminate, but no stem came up. When I did hilling method in a container, stems came up and I succeeded producing potstoes. Is there any thing wrong I did? Another question: if stems do come up, do I have to build the hill on the top of the container? Thanks.

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1. Julie Gavin
  
  January 2023
  
  Hi Lucy,
  
  I’m so sorry to hear that you had a bad return on the method. I’m sorry to say that without seeing the container and process, I cannot advise on corrections. With indeterminate, you most certainly can continue to build the soil up along the stem. Hoping for better this next season!
  
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Jenny

August 2022

Hi Julie! Do I add more bone and blood meal for layer 2? Thanks!

Julie Gavin

January 2023

My apologies as I’m severely late in responding to you. I would recommend you add more bone and blood meal as potatoes are heavy feeders.

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Potato Planting Season, Harvesting & Curing Guide

June 2023

[…] The container method involves planting potatoes in containers with about 6″ of soil at the bottom. More soil or hay is added as the potatoes grow. This method is ideal for small spaces and makes harvesting a breeze. You can read more about my container-planted potatoes here. […]