Potatoes in garbage bags
 

I want to grow potatoes in black garbage bags on my deck. Any
information about this would be helpful.

Also, has anyone used store bought potatoes successfully rather than
purchasing seed potatoes? I want to use a couple baking potatoes and
a couple red potatoes that have sprouted.

Marita (I think Zone 5 - western Orange Cty, NY)

Potatoes in garbage bags
 

On 5 Apr 2004 05:05:21 -0700 in
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(Marita J. Buffone) graced the world with
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I want to grow potatoes in black garbage bags on my deck. Any
information about this would be helpful.

I've grown them this way in straw (as opposed to dirt) with pretty
good luck.

Also, has anyone used store bought potatoes successfully rather than
purchasing seed potatoes? I want to use a couple baking potatoes and
a couple red potatoes that have sprouted.

My grandfather used to do this, and never had any problems. I'm not
sure, but I think one drawback is that the seedlings are more
susceptable to disease.