Despite some past failures, I have recently decided that I really enjoy growing potatoes. I don't even have to buy seed. I just accidentally leave potatoes from my produce delivery box in the pantry for too long, and I've got some starters almost ready to plant.

Last year, I grew potatoes in the ground, but this year I decided to use the potato bags again. I think I have it figured out this time. I planted earlier--in March--and I'm keeping them bags out of direct sun and being careful not to over-water. I think my last potato bag disaster was due to hot summer temperatures combined with overzealous watering (due to the hot temperatures). So far, things seem to be going well.

Here is the first bag I planted back on March 18, sitting next to my two blueberry bushes.

And here it is today, April 28. Potatoes grow so quickly!

Today I filled in dirt and compost around the stalks until it was almost to the top of the bag. Now, I just have to wait and try not to get to crazy with the watering. If I'm good, I should have some potatoes by June. What could be easier than that? (I hope I'm not jinxing myself by saying that.)

3 comments

1. LindaG on 4/29/2012 06:15:00 AM

   Thanks for sharing! :o)

    
2. Anonymous on 4/29/2012 11:54:00 AM

   This will be my third year growing potatoes in bags. First year ground termites got into the bags and munched around the taters. so know now have to keep them up off the ground.

    
3. Rebecca on 6/13/2012 10:04:00 AM

   It's amazing how quickly they grow, isn't it? Your potato plants look absolutely lovely. I made my own grow bag by using a reusable grocery bag, but I like how large your bag is. Your harvest will probably be fantastic! Where did you get it?