[Mike.white]

Normally I plant spuds in bags about 2/3rds of the way down - 3 a bag - and cover to a depth of about 2 inches - then top them up as they grow, covering the leaves every time until they reach the top.

Would it make any difference if I just covered them up all the way to the top of the bag from the word go do you think? (They are all first earlies)  Thanks for looking!

[gypsy]

I am doing spuds in bags for the first time this yr, have grown them in the ground before but had blight quite bad for last 2 yrs. so going to do them at home rather than at allotment. I have ordered 2 spud patio kits with my tesco tokens. I would like any tips please.

[Rampant_Weasel]

i grow mine on my veg patch and earth up straight away and get good results.i think the principle would be the same with bags.

[digalotty]

i  top mine up as they grow and it works ok so i would be reluctant to change , if you top up to half way and put your spud in and then fill when it shows through that might be better

[BostonInbred]

I use a ridging tool on my rotavator and a bulb planter, so its easiest thing to do is shovel some well rotted manure into the trench then rake the soil back into a ridge, job done, no more messing and protected from frost for a month or so.

[mumofstig]

I use a ridging tool on my rotavator and a bulb planter, so its easiest thing to do is shovel some well rotted manure into the trench then rake the soil back into a ridge, job done, no more messing and protected from frost for a month or so.

The title is 'spuds in sacks'.........I suspect that your method of using a ridging tool would do a bit of damage to the sacks don't you  

[Ice]

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The title is 'spuds in sacks'.........I suspect that your method of using a ridging tool would do a bit of damage to the sacks don't you