Categories: Uncategorized

How To Easily Grow Potatoes in Containers Following These 8 Steps

Planting Seed Potatoes

As we mentioned earlier, potatoes require warmth. Thus, you shouldn’t start planting until the last frost has passed. It is crucial that the soil is warm enough to allow potato seeds to grow. The soil temperature should be above 40F (4 C) otherwise your plants will not grow.

You can use your garden soil if it is a good quality soil. If it is not, it is recommended that you buy some good quality soil. Fill 4 to 5 inches of the container with soil. Put the potato seeds on the top of the soil with the eye buds facing upward. Then, add another 5 inches layer of soil to cover the potato seeds

 

Growth requirements of potatoes

The only negative when you grow potatoes in small spaces like this is the constant need to water. Potatoes need to be consistently moist, so a daily dousing during summer’s heat is an absolute must.

Fertilizing

Potatoes are not heavy feeders, thus applying a natural fertilizer is enough. Well-rotted manure and compost are sufficient to provide your potatoes with the nutrients they need to grow. However, for optimum growth, you could apply an organic liquid fertilizer. You shouldn’t fertilize your plants more than once a month.

Potatoes need a lot of potassium to grow. Therefore, you should avoid applying too much nitrogen fertilization to them. Nitrogen fertilizers will promote foliage growth rather than potato growth.

Harvesting

When the leaves are yellow and you start seeing blooms, you can start harvesting your potatoes. Don’t wait too long to harvest otherwise you will be harvesting dry potatoes.

This is how to grow potatoes in containers successfully. Follow these steps and you will enjoy  a heavy yield of sweet delicious potatoes.

Enjoy growing potatoes!

Page: 1 2

imane

Recent Posts

The first image you see reveals the mistake you may be making when choosing a partner

Choosing the right partner is one of the most important decisions in a person’s life,…

1 day ago

The Biblical Herb Long Recognized for Its Medicinal Properties: Today’s Profound Effect on Health

Herbs have always held a revered place in human history—not just for flavoring meals but…

1 day ago

What can your legs reveal about your health?

Another one of those intriguing headlines!  But beyond the clickbait, it’s true that legs (and especially…

1 day ago

Steps to Take When You Spot an Orange Tag on Your Windshield

Have you ever walked out to your car and noticed a bright orange sticker slapped…

2 days ago

Can an Optical Illusion

Anger is a complex emotion, and how we feel the world around us can say…

2 days ago

Put a Peppermint Plant in Your Entryway This Summer — Here’s Why More People Are Doing It

You may think of peppermint as just a flavor in gum, toothpaste, or tea, but…

2 days ago