Comments on: Grow 100 lbs. Of Potatoes In 4 Square Feet: How To http://tipnut.com/grow-potatoes/ Creative Homemaking Ideas & Household Tips Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:38:05 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Stock Market Analysis: 10/15/2009 | ANOMALOUS MATERIAL http://tipnut.com/grow-potatoes/#comment-65625 Stock Market Analysis: 10/15/2009 | ANOMALOUS MATERIAL Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:45:53 +0000 http://tipnut.com/?p=7437#comment-65625 [...] How to grow 100 lbs of potatoes in 4 ft square (Tipnut) [...] [...] How to grow 100 lbs of potatoes in 4 ft square (Tipnut) [...]

]]> By: Madelon http://tipnut.com/grow-potatoes/#comment-65167 Madelon Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:37:55 +0000 http://tipnut.com/?p=7437#comment-65167 We have used the stainless steel tub from our defunct washer for growing potatoes for the past few years, although we have only planted one layer. I will be trying the suggestion of planting on the very bottom and then covering the plant as it grows. (To stop the dirt from leaking out the holes, put a liner if weed barrier fabric around the inside of the tub.) We have used the stainless steel tub from our defunct washer for growing potatoes for the past few years, although we have only planted one layer. I will be trying the suggestion of planting on the very bottom and then covering the plant as it grows. (To stop the dirt from leaking out the holes, put a liner if weed barrier fabric around the inside of the tub.)

]]> By: survivalist http://tipnut.com/grow-potatoes/#comment-65081 survivalist Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:15:58 +0000 http://tipnut.com/?p=7437#comment-65081 Good article, and good information - thank you. Even though regular pine boards get termites in them and rot rather fast, try not to use treated boards. The plants are supposed to be able to pull the chemicals out of the treated boards. Its better to replace rotten pine boards then to risk getting chemicals in your food. I have heard of using tires, but its nothing that I recommend. Good article, and good information – thank you. Even though regular pine boards get termites in them and rot rather fast, try not to use treated boards. The plants are supposed to be able to pull the chemicals out of the treated boards. Its better to replace rotten pine boards then to risk getting chemicals in your food.

I have heard of using tires, but its nothing that I recommend.

]]> By: Sydney http://tipnut.com/grow-potatoes/#comment-65030 Sydney Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:44:40 +0000 http://tipnut.com/?p=7437#comment-65030 This is a truly AWESOME idea. I've copied all your plans so that I can try this as well. I have a large back yard but everything I grow tends to spread everywhere and turns into a mess, so I like the confinement. The tire idea sounds excellent as well. I don't think it's 'white trash' - that's just some silly prejudice. It sounds practical to me. And by the way - I could eat all 100 pounds of potatoes. :-) This is a truly AWESOME idea. I’ve copied all your plans so that I can try this as well. I have a large back yard but everything I grow tends to spread everywhere and turns into a mess, so I like the confinement. The tire idea sounds excellent as well. I don’t think it’s ‘white trash’ – that’s just some silly prejudice. It sounds practical to me. And by the way – I could eat all 100 pounds of potatoes. :-)

]]> By: Virginia in VA http://tipnut.com/grow-potatoes/#comment-64895 Virginia in VA Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:30:35 +0000 http://tipnut.com/?p=7437#comment-64895 I have a raised vegetable garden bed. When the growing season has finished and harvesting complete, then during the winter months, I throw my scraps into the raised garden bed (no dairy products/meat by products, etc.). Once in awhile during the winter, the soil is turned over. There are some leaves in the garden bed too. Potatoes??? Wow, I had russet, red bliss, yukon gold potatoes and all from the peelings thrown into the vegetable garden bed. Didn't purchase any fancy spuds at the garden center to use....mine just grew from peelings. Bountiful supply in the spring. I have a raised vegetable garden bed. When the growing season has finished and harvesting complete, then during the winter months, I throw my scraps into the raised garden bed (no dairy products/meat by products, etc.). Once in awhile during the winter, the soil is turned over. There are some leaves in the garden bed too. Potatoes??? Wow, I had russet, red bliss, yukon gold potatoes and all from the peelings thrown into the vegetable garden bed. Didn’t purchase any fancy spuds at the garden center to use….mine just grew from peelings. Bountiful supply in the spring.

]]> By: Samosurfer http://tipnut.com/grow-potatoes/#comment-64860 Samosurfer Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:56:12 +0000 http://tipnut.com/?p=7437#comment-64860 Actually Potatoes grow well in partial shade......as in under some trees......give it a try!!!!!!!! Actually Potatoes grow well in partial shade……as in under some trees……give it a try!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Charles Avent http://tipnut.com/grow-potatoes/#comment-64820 Charles Avent Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:49:11 +0000 http://tipnut.com/?p=7437#comment-64820 That seems like a lot of trouble, to dig out the potatoes from the bottom. My grandfather, Emery Mullendore used to just lay the "eyes" on the ground about 6 inches apart, then cover them with hay. He'd water them, during "not so wet" times and keep them moist at first, then when they were ready to harvest, just lift the hay, pick the potatoes up, from the ground and take them in the house, for my grandmother to cook. Never any digging or hard work. I can see where the "box method" would be good, if you have no room, but if you have the room, the "hay method" seems like a winner to me. That seems like a lot of trouble, to dig out the potatoes from the bottom. My grandfather, Emery Mullendore used to just lay the “eyes” on the ground about 6 inches apart, then cover them with hay. He’d water them, during “not so wet” times and keep them moist at first, then when they were ready to harvest, just lift the hay, pick the potatoes up, from the ground and take them in the house, for my grandmother to cook. Never any digging or hard work.

I can see where the “box method” would be good, if you have no room, but if you have the room, the “hay method” seems like a winner to me.

]]> By: Frank quinn http://tipnut.com/grow-potatoes/#comment-64377 Frank quinn Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:36:17 +0000 http://tipnut.com/?p=7437#comment-64377 I am not sure that pallets are a good idea. Many are soaked in chemical preservatives. Years ago arsenic was the potion of choice but lord knows what is put on them in strange countries. A lot of them may be hardwood and Ok...............but then dont ever cut them indoors as the dust is hazardous. As I am already the prophet of doom could i also add its not a good idea to inhale smoke from burning pallets. I am not sure that pallets are a good idea. Many are soaked in chemical preservatives. Years ago arsenic was the potion of choice but lord knows what is put on them in strange countries. A lot of them may be hardwood and Ok……………but then dont ever cut them indoors as the dust is hazardous.

As I am already the prophet of doom could i also add its not a good idea to inhale smoke from burning pallets.

]]> By: Eva http://tipnut.com/grow-potatoes/#comment-64317 Eva Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:14:39 +0000 http://tipnut.com/?p=7437#comment-64317 Watch out when using straw, it is great to grow in and add to your compost as long as your compost pile heats up enough to really break it down good and keep it's seed from germinating. If not you will have straw growing everywhere and vigorously. The best sustitute for staw is Hay. Most hay is seedless when harvested. It has the same characteristics as straw for its use, breaks down at the same rate,is a great addition to compost and ammendments for your soil. Plus in a vegetable garden it acts as a wonder mulch to help retain moisture, suppress weeds and helps deter some pests. Not to metion it looks good as well. I work at a state historic site and design and maintain the working kitchen garden and have been using hay for over 10 years. It's great! Watch out when using straw, it is great to grow in and add to your compost as long as your compost pile heats up enough to really break it down good and keep it’s seed from germinating. If not you will have straw growing everywhere and vigorously. The best sustitute for staw is Hay. Most hay is seedless when harvested. It has the same characteristics as straw for its use, breaks down at the same rate,is a great addition to compost and ammendments for your soil. Plus in a vegetable garden it acts as a wonder mulch to help retain moisture, suppress weeds and helps deter some pests. Not to metion it looks good as well.
I work at a state historic site and design and maintain the working kitchen garden and have been using hay for over 10 years. It’s great!

]]> By: frankbhoy http://tipnut.com/grow-potatoes/#comment-64112 frankbhoy Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:43:10 +0000 http://tipnut.com/?p=7437#comment-64112 I am in Scotland and this sounds ideal for my small garden. The Government are subsidising composting bins here just now of various sizes and designs starting from £6. I am definately going to try this. What variety for our climate. maris pipers golden wonder kerrs pinks marfona king edwards estima spunta anyone in the uk got any suggestions Frank I am in Scotland and this sounds ideal for my small garden. The Government are subsidising composting bins here just now of various sizes and designs starting from £6. I am definately going to try this.
What variety for our climate.
maris pipers
golden wonder
kerrs pinks
marfona
king edwards
estima
spunta

anyone in the uk got any suggestions

Frank

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