[shoozie]

Apologies for another tattie question

We use potato bags a lot and have always earthed up the bags. 

But I was reading Thomson and Morgan's 2012 catalogue they've popped through the post, and they are suggesting there is no need for this - link below to the two tier planting without earthing up (but their video at the bottom of the page still describes the earthing up method !)

http://www.thompson-morgan.com/how-to-grow-potatoes-in-bags

I've also never planted 'bagged' potatoes in tiers either.

Any thoughts welcomed on whether we should be planting our bags this way 

[Auntiemogs]

Just what I was wondering a couple of days ago when I was on their site Shoozie...great minds! 

[shoozie]

Just what I was wondering a couple of days ago when I was on their site Shoozie...great minds! 

I'd be willing to give a few planters a go to compare results auntiemogs    I can't find any more info on their 'trial'.

[mumofstig]

They may be right but those bottom spuds have an awful lot of growing to do before they reach the light 
Whereas with gradual earthing up the leaves get a chance to make some food before they get earthed up again.

If you do try it, don't forget to let us know how you get on 

[shoozie]

They may be right but those bottom spuds have an awful lot of growing to do before they reach the light 
Whereas with gradual earthing up the leaves get a chance to make some food before they get earthed up again.

If you do try it, don't forget to let us know how you get on 

Thanks - I'll certainly give it a try with a couple of bags - but, just a couple, in case it's a complete disaster 

[Auntiemogs]

I only have a few bags and seeds but might give it a go with a bag of pink fir apple as that's what I've got the most of.
I think you grow these Mum, so how many would you recommend to a potato planter like the T&M ones?
Mags 

[Yorkie]

They seem to suggest 5 tubers to one of those planters.  However, I'd have thought no more than 2 maincrop tubers in order to avoid overcrowding.

[Auntiemogs]

They seem to suggest 5 tubers to one of those planters.  However, I'd have thought no more than 2 maincrop tubers in order to avoid overcrowding.

Thanks Yorkie, that's what I was worried about.  Will be interesting to see which is better as I don't have the space for a potato bed.

[Yorkie]

Don't forget they will need LOTS of water.

[mumofstig]

I only have a few bags and seeds but might give it a go with a bag of pink fir apple as that's what I've got the most of.
I think you grow these Mum, so how many would you recommend to a potato planter like the T&M ones?
Mags 

if you take their underlined link to potato grow bags they are 40L bags and they say grow 3 or 4 spuds.
I plant 3 in my 35L tubs 

[Auntiemogs]

if you take their underlined link to potato grow bags they are 40L bags and they say grow 3 or 4 spuds.
I plant 3 in my 35L tubs 

Thanks Mum, think I may have a few of those lurking around so is good to know.