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Potatoe question
5/18/2012 10:24:03 AM
Stupid question
How deep in the bucked should I plant my potatoe? I am trying the planting in a 5 gal bucket I have heard about.
How deep in the bucked should I plant my potatoe? I am trying the planting in a 5 gal bucket I have heard about.
5/18/2012 10:44:35 AM
Put a little dirt in the bottom then the potato, cover it with a few inches of dirt and let her rip.
5/18/2012 11:18:51 AM
Originally Posted By mustangracer:
Put a little dirt in the bottom then the potato, cover it with a few inches of dirt and let her rip.
Put a little dirt in the bottom then the potato, cover it with a few inches of dirt and let her rip.
1-2" OVER THE SPUD.. Then keep adding as the plant grows. (hilling)
5/18/2012 12:09:15 PM
^ +1
We plant in the ground, but the principals should be the same. We dig a trench about 8" deep and plant them about 1-2 inches below the bottom of the trench. Then as they grow, we backfill, always keeping the top of the leaves above ground.
We plant in the ground, but the principals should be the same. We dig a trench about 8" deep and plant them about 1-2 inches below the bottom of the trench. Then as they grow, we backfill, always keeping the top of the leaves above ground.
5/18/2012 12:40:05 PM
I've never done buckets. But I also plant in the bottom of a trench with only a little bit of soil over them then start filling in.
These will need it the first time soon.
5/18/2012 8:53:22 PM
Originally Posted By BoatGunner:
Stupid question
How deep in the bucked should I plant my potatoe? I am trying the planting in a 5 gal bucket I have heard about.
Stupid question
How deep in the bucked should I plant my potatoe? I am trying the planting in a 5 gal bucket I have heard about.
Dan Quayle is that you?
5/19/2012 11:44:23 PM
Originally Posted By MikeJGA:
^ +1
We plant in the ground, but the principals should be the same. We dig a trench about 8" deep and plant them about 1-2 inches below the bottom of the trench. Then as they grow, we backfill, always keeping the top of the leaves above ground.
^ +1
We plant in the ground, but the principals should be the same. We dig a trench about 8" deep and plant them about 1-2 inches below the bottom of the trench. Then as they grow, we backfill, always keeping the top of the leaves above ground.
That's roughly what we always did at home. Only we probably cover them with a little more dirt, maybe 4". Then at some point we would hoe the dirt up on them.
Obligatory potato pics:
5/20/2012 3:14:59 PM
Originally Posted By PA452:
Obligatory potato pics:
Obligatory potato pics:
Impressive yield!
5/20/2012 3:16:16 PM
Originally Posted By PA452:
That's roughly what we always did at home. Only we probably cover them with a little more dirt, maybe 4". Then at some point we would hoe the dirt up on them.
Obligatory potato pics:
http://oi54.tinypic.com/2605s0z.jpg
http://oi55.tinypic.com/23han13.jpg
http://oi51.tinypic.com/353777l.jpg
http://oi54.tinypic.com/33e1tvn.jpg
Originally Posted By MikeJGA:
^ +1
We plant in the ground, but the principals should be the same. We dig a trench about 8" deep and plant them about 1-2 inches below the bottom of the trench. Then as they grow, we backfill, always keeping the top of the leaves above ground.
^ +1
We plant in the ground, but the principals should be the same. We dig a trench about 8" deep and plant them about 1-2 inches below the bottom of the trench. Then as they grow, we backfill, always keeping the top of the leaves above ground.
That's roughly what we always did at home. Only we probably cover them with a little more dirt, maybe 4". Then at some point we would hoe the dirt up on them.
Obligatory potato pics:
http://oi54.tinypic.com/2605s0z.jpg
http://oi55.tinypic.com/23han13.jpg
http://oi51.tinypic.com/353777l.jpg
http://oi54.tinypic.com/33e1tvn.jpg
I had to check what state you were in when I saw that field. Thought you might be a friend of the family
5/20/2012 8:28:46 PM
Someone tried it last year (die-trying I think?) and it didn't work to well for them.
Let me see if I can find the thread.
ETA: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_19/641284_Growing_Potates_in_a_5gal_bucket___Time_line_posted_Start_to_Finish_____FINALY_UPDATE_pg_5__.html
Let me see if I can find the thread.
ETA: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_19/641284_Growing_Potates_in_a_5gal_bucket___Time_line_posted_Start_to_Finish_____FINALY_UPDATE_pg_5__.html
5/20/2012 9:32:23 PM
Originally Posted By PA452:
That's roughly what we always did at home. Only we probably cover them with a little more dirt, maybe 4". Then at some point we would hoe the dirt up on them.
Obligatory potato pics:
http://oi54.tinypic.com/2605s0z.jpg
http://oi55.tinypic.com/23han13.jpg
http://oi51.tinypic.com/353777l.jpg
http://oi54.tinypic.com/33e1tvn.jpg
Originally Posted By MikeJGA:
^ +1
We plant in the ground, but the principals should be the same. We dig a trench about 8" deep and plant them about 1-2 inches below the bottom of the trench. Then as they grow, we backfill, always keeping the top of the leaves above ground.
^ +1
We plant in the ground, but the principals should be the same. We dig a trench about 8" deep and plant them about 1-2 inches below the bottom of the trench. Then as they grow, we backfill, always keeping the top of the leaves above ground.
That's roughly what we always did at home. Only we probably cover them with a little more dirt, maybe 4". Then at some point we would hoe the dirt up on them.
Obligatory potato pics:
http://oi54.tinypic.com/2605s0z.jpg
http://oi55.tinypic.com/23han13.jpg
http://oi51.tinypic.com/353777l.jpg
http://oi54.tinypic.com/33e1tvn.jpg
Nice harvest (although the dog doesn't look to impressed
).
5/22/2012 11:51:17 AM
my first try at taters in a bucket. but all I can do is try. Thanks for all the advice and tips. As soon as I get some green in the garden and buckets I will Share with all.
5/23/2012 9:00:05 PM
Originally Posted By Corporal_Chaos:
Nice harvest (although the dog doesn't look to impressed).
Originally Posted By PA452:
That's roughly what we always did at home. Only we probably cover them with a little more dirt, maybe 4". Then at some point we would hoe the dirt up on them.
Obligatory potato pics:
http://oi54.tinypic.com/2605s0z.jpg
http://oi55.tinypic.com/23han13.jpg
http://oi51.tinypic.com/353777l.jpg
http://oi54.tinypic.com/33e1tvn.jpg
Originally Posted By MikeJGA:
^ +1
We plant in the ground, but the principals should be the same. We dig a trench about 8" deep and plant them about 1-2 inches below the bottom of the trench. Then as they grow, we backfill, always keeping the top of the leaves above ground.
^ +1
We plant in the ground, but the principals should be the same. We dig a trench about 8" deep and plant them about 1-2 inches below the bottom of the trench. Then as they grow, we backfill, always keeping the top of the leaves above ground.
That's roughly what we always did at home. Only we probably cover them with a little more dirt, maybe 4". Then at some point we would hoe the dirt up on them.
Obligatory potato pics:
http://oi54.tinypic.com/2605s0z.jpg
http://oi55.tinypic.com/23han13.jpg
http://oi51.tinypic.com/353777l.jpg
http://oi54.tinypic.com/33e1tvn.jpg
Nice harvest (although the dog doesn't look to impressed
).
The dogs like to lay in the cool, freshly turned up dirt on a hot day.
