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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: julietmaria on May 03, 2008, 22:54

Title: Any tips for growing potatoes in a black bin?
Post by: julietmaria on May 03, 2008, 22:54

I have just finished planting my potatoes today and still have loads left so I thought I would grow some in a black bin.  Will drill holes in the bottom, have read somewhere to put a layer of crocks at the bottom.  Also read somewhere that I should not plant them too low in the dustbin as the leaves won't get any sun - but anyother tips would be appreciated.  And does it work well?  Thanks a lot
Juliet

Title: Any tips for growing potatoes in a black bin?
Post by: Plum on May 04, 2008, 10:38

You can plant near bottom. Main thing is to make sure they get plenty of water,didn't the first year so small crop

Title: Any tips for growing potatoes in a black bin?
Post by: Jeanieblue on May 04, 2008, 12:06

Plum's right. Plant them near the bottom in well drained compost or whatever. As the shoots show, keep covering  them with compost. Once they're poking out the top, leave them to develop as usual. Don't let them dry out. Maybe sprinkle some blood/bonemeal or chicken pellets on the compost to feed them - because they're hungry little tykes as well as thirsty!  Enjoy!

Title: Any tips for growing potatoes in a black bin?
Post by: Lee1978 on May 04, 2008, 13:59

If you start planting near the bottom and add a layer of compost, then more spuds etc you will get a good yeild, worked well for me when i used to live in a flat with a backyard :)