How to grow potatoes in containers - and save time and money

by Andrew Peters

This book is intended to provide, sound, practical advice for anyone who wants to grow potatoes in containers such as pots, bags, barrels etc. It will help you avoid the potential pitfalls and help maximize your investment of time and money.So why grow potatoes in containers? Many of use today live in houses or apartments with very little outdoor space. This can restrict the opportunity to grow all types of fruit and vegetables. By making good use of various types of containers, even those of us with the smallest of yards, or a even a balcony, can still enjoy the process of growing your own potatoes as well as enjoying the fruits of your labours. For those of us who find it physically difficult to garden, containers can help by providing easier access to your plants.Other advantages of growing your own potatoes in containers, include extending the growing season, helping protect your crop from insects and bugs and the ability to carefully control irrigation, something that is very important for a successful potato crop.If you have children, why not involve them. I did, and they loved the whole process. They each had their own container and took responsibility for its care. As well as being fun it was also educational for them.Certain potato varieties are better suited to container growing than others. The appendix lists some of the best varieties for container growing and describes their various attributes and highlights any potential issues.Above all the whole process of growing potatoes in containers is fun, cost effective and a very relaxing and fun way to spend a few hours.

56 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2012

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