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| pennyhenny |
Posted - Mar 23 2012 : 10:27:17 AM
Here are the Potato boxes DH and I built. I built the two in front and DH the other one. This is a new method of growing potatoes for me so I'm looking forward to trying it. We used all reclaimed wood. Funny how telling a few neighbors we were looking for wood how many people came out of the woodwork offering us wood from past projects and such. We have no problem hauling it and they appreciate having their garage cleared out. :)
Here is more info on the boxes:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-grow-100-pounds-of-pota-81760
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-missy-
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| jollyquilter |
Posted - Apr 26 2012 : 05:50:28 AM
Very interesting!
I plant potatoes in cardboard produce boxes and I bury the plant about 16-18 inches and I get a pretty good harvest from each box. I like doing this because I can place the boxes on a grassy area that I want to turn into a planting area and by the end of the season the gras is dead and the box can be grabbed and given a shake to harvest the taters.
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - Apr 25 2012 : 6:19:17 PM
I'm planting mine in barrels this year, should be interesting to see how they do :)
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| homsteddinmom |
Posted - Apr 25 2012 : 08:12:48 AM
I have found out after much research that burying the greens as they grow will not produce more potatoes. Most only grow in about the bottom 14 inches of soil they are planted in. I also have large bins that i tried to burry mine last year and did end up with only potatoes in the bottom 10". I have read tho there are certain ones that may grow more as you bury. So if you want to save yourself alot of work dont bury them very deep!
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 24 2012 : 10:05:22 AM
Hi Missy,
Thanks for posting this. I am going to show it to my honey :)
We planted potatoes in large pots last year, we got a harvest, bit it was small :)
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| jan49829 |
Posted - Apr 23 2012 : 6:57:01 PM
DH and I just made 2 potato boxes yesterday, am hoping to plant them tomorrow, if it is not too windy out. One will be baby reds and the other white ones. Got them side by side and will see which one will be the best growing in full sun.
Janet
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| beachymom |
Posted - Apr 23 2012 : 5:19:10 PM
I just saw some green potato bags that are round and sit on the ground. You fill, plant and you can either hang or sit. There's this little 'butt flap' where you can check on their growth.
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| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Mar 25 2012 : 01:33:15 AM
Our soil is so dense. This would really work better. Thanks for posting
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| katmom |
Posted - Mar 24 2012 : 11:18:36 PM
We made our compost bins out of free pallettes...
Nothing better then "Free"
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| pennyhenny |
Posted - Mar 24 2012 : 06:22:11 AM
quote:
Originally posted by katmom
Also,,, remember free 'palattes' are a great resource of free wood.
Yes we have been collecting Palettes for an upcoming garden project. It's amazing if you Google search Palette furniture how many great designs there are for the garden and even a few for inside the house.
hugs,
-missy-
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| katmom |
Posted - Mar 23 2012 : 8:55:00 PM
hey Missy, oh my, I have never heard of potato boxes,, what a cool idea...
Also,,, remember free 'palattes' are a great resource of free wood.
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| jan49829 |
Posted - Mar 23 2012 : 7:38:53 PM
That is great!!!! I got it in my favorites in hopes to make some of these soon. We shall see. Thanks for the idea,
Janet
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| pennyhenny |
Posted - Mar 23 2012 : 5:23:16 PM
Thanks ladies. For the smaller fingerling potatoes the boxes are 2ft on all sides and for the bigger potatoes 3ft all sides. We have a friend who is supplying us with organic soil. I'm also starting a compost next week or maybe this weekend if I can fit it.
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-missy-
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Mar 23 2012 : 3:30:28 PM
Missy! I love them!
You know, I just found an article online about "Potato condos" last week and printed it out for my husband. First he laughed hysterically, citing that now he had heard it all, but then he went right out and picked up some scrap wood for me and we're going to work on them this weekend! I can't wait to see how we do! You must be so excited, too! What type of soil mix are you planning to use inside? How big are the boxes (length x width)? H
Good luck! Can't wait to see how it all works out for you!
Nini
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| City Chick |
Posted - Mar 23 2012 : 3:20:24 PM
That's really neat! I'm going to show it to dh to see what he thinks. My potatoes didn't do so good last year.
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