Well, I’ll be honest. You might not think so at first but there are many great reasons to grow potatoes in your garden!
I know it seems like they’re fairly inexpensive and that the taste won’t be much different from what you can buy anywhere else–but believe me-they’ve got some surprises up their sleeve when it comes to nutrition!
For those who love to garden, there’s no question that potatoes are an essential ingredient.
But how do you grow them in the first place? Well it turns out these mysterious plants actually have some rather unusual requirements!
However, with just a little creativity and imagination (not forgetting plenty of love) anyone can turn their potato patch into something really impressive!
Pounds of Potatoes in 4-Square Feet
A few tips for getting the most out of this technique:
Start early or risk not having enough sunlight on when you want it. It should be around April, and late August.
Take about 3 months before harvesting so that all necessary nutrients can build up in there properly.
To get the best potatoes, don’t cut your seed potatoes. Make sure there are two eyes on each part you plant, and dust the cut pieces to help seal out bacteria!
Use 10-20-20 fertilizer when planting to provide nutrients for healthy plants all season long as well as just before harvesting, so they taste better at their crunchiest consistency possible! Water well to maintain even moisture. Avoid planting in consecutive years if possible!
If you’re short on space, build a box and plant inside of it. You can add sides to the box as its grows so that when your potatoes grow out too far or need more room for vegetation, you can simply pull them out and leave room for new potatoes.
2. Trash Bag Potatoes
Growing potatoes in a trash bag is virtually foolproof and it only takes a couple of easy steps to do so.
One week before planting, put your seed potatoes in a warm spot. When sprouts that are about one-quarter inch to half an inch long form on them, they’re ready for the garden! Cut big spuds into chunks: 2 inches wide is perfect (and you can even cut more if there’s space) with at least two healthy shoots emerging from each piece–then let it sit out at room temperature overnight.
Use a pair of scissors to make drainage holes in the bottom of your 30-gallon trash bag. Then fill it with about one third potting soil, roll up both sides and place where full sunlight is able to reach it!
Potato plants require a lot of water and fertilizer. First, spread agricultural sulfur on the soil around newly planted potato seeds to protect them against fungal disease. Then plant them about two inches deep or just enough so that their eyes are visible above ground level when they grow up later; make sure you thoroughly water these babies before planting!
To keep your potato plants thriving, make sure they have all the necessary nutrients. To do this add a little more soil and straw when the plant is 6-8 inches tall and continue to unroll as it grows even further in height!
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