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'Mike'[_4_] · 08-01-2012, 11:38 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening

"stuart noble" wrote in message
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On 08/01/2012 11:04, wrote:
Bill wrote:
I'm sure I've read somewhere about people planting potatoes in large
tubs.
Ican do this, but is it right that potatoes are planted at different
layers
within the tub. If so is it because of different types of potatoes or
for a
staggered crop.

I think it's more to utilise the space better! So each time you add
earth
to cover up the plants as they come through, you just add a few more. Of
course, then you need to harvest them from the bottom up, which may not
be
convenient. Or else wait till they're all ready before emptying the
whole
thing.

I did this a couple of years ago (March?) using the standard B&Q black
builders' buckets, general purpose compost, and supermarket King Edwards.
Started by just covering the spud, then buried all but the tips of the
leaves as they grew. Ended up with a 4 foot spread of foliage. When it
started to die off I dug the whole lot up. Best spuds I've ever tasted,
and plenty of them.

Seems a great idea. Couple of questions. Did you drill holes in the bottom?
How did you judge watering?

Mike

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