Tater sacks

landarc · January 12, 2007

So, one of the new ideas I am gonna try this year is to plant potatoes in 30 gallon easylift bags and see how growing taters in a bag goes. I am thinking of trying an artificial soil media as well.

garnetmoth · February 10, 2007

I tried growing them in a large loose bin of hay and leaves, but it got too hot and cooked them. Im going to try 3 gal pots filled with hay, leaves, and compost and hope for better results....

Good luck to you!

landarc · February 10, 2007

I am a little worried about the cooking issue, but, I have a spot in garden that should allow me to keep most of the bag in the shade, while the leaves get sun. Plus, if need be, I can move things around in the early going. We shall see.

angelique · February 10, 2007

Hey Bob,

How many pounds of taters do you think you would get out of a 30 gallon grow bag?

landarc · February 11, 2007

Not a clue. Never tried this before and wouldn't know where to start guessing. I just don't have a lot of dirt available for potatoes and I figure the sacks might work.

January 12, 2007	#1
landarc Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Left Coasty Posts: 964	Tater sacks So, one of the new ideas I am gonna try this year is to plant potatoes in 30 gallon easylift bags and see how growing taters in a bag goes. I am thinking of trying an artificial soil media as well. __________________ Lets see...$10 for Worth and $5 for Fusion, man. Tomatoes are expensive! Bob

February 10, 2007	#3
landarc Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Left Coasty Posts: 964	I am a little worried about the cooking issue, but, I have a spot in garden that should allow me to keep most of the bag in the shade, while the leaves get sun. Plus, if need be, I can move things around in the early going. We shall see. __________________ Lets see...$10 for Worth and $5 for Fusion, man. Tomatoes are expensive! Bob

February 11, 2007	#5
landarc Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Left Coasty Posts: 964	Not a clue. Never tried this before and wouldn't know where to start guessing. I just don't have a lot of dirt available for potatoes and I figure the sacks might work. __________________ Lets see...$10 for Worth and $5 for Fusion, man. Tomatoes are expensive! Bob

February 10, 2007	#2
garnetmoth Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 492	I tried growing them in a large loose bin of hay and leaves, but it got too hot and cooked them. Im going to try 3 gal pots filled with hay, leaves, and compost and hope for better results.... Good luck to you!

February 10, 2007	#4
angelique Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rocklin, California Posts: 501	Hey Bob, How many pounds of taters do you think you would get out of a 30 gallon grow bag?