potatoe bags

littlefeat · « **on:** February 02, 2008, 11:45 »

ime planning on growing my spuds in bags this year, what soil do i use ? grow bag soil with well rotted manure added or what wold you suggest

many thanks

WG. · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2008, 11:50 »

I would add some top soil too (for mineral content). Do not add lime.

wildeone · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2008, 11:52 »

I'm just using general compost! but its my first time!

WG. · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2008, 12:22 »

Quote from: "wildeone"

I'm just using general compost!

Gets to be expensive. Manure and/or topsoil in the mixture helps keep the cost down.

wildeone · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2008, 12:24 »

Quote from: "WG."

Quote from: "wildeone"
I'm just using general compost!
Gets to be expensive. Manure and/or topsoil in the mixture helps keep the cost down.

it would be but local garden centre was closing down and got 100 litre bags for 50p each (got 10)

sweet nasturtium · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2008, 23:39 »

Do tell us more Wildeone!

wildeone · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2008, 10:05 »

colchester Focus near Asda just round the corner from me pop in for a cuppa SN x

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potatoe bags

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