Supporting Potatoes - The New System!

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  • Опубликовано: 2 июн 2022
  • Check out my new book that you can pre-order now. Simplify Vegetable Gardening will be available on 16th Feb 2024. Pre-order now to be the first to get a copy of this book that has all my personal tips. geni.us/SimplifyVegGardening Growing potatoes in containers is so easy and effective, however, it does come with some drawbacks. Last year a I created a support system from cattle-wire to keep the foliage upright. This works brilliantly however I felt I could improve on it.
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  • @mjk9388
    @mjk9388 2 года назад +17

    I really think you're the premiere RUclipsr for growing potatoes. I've learned so much from you as I try to become self-sufficient in potatoes. Thank you.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +4

      Thank you Mj K I really appreciate that and glad your learning from the videos. I am sure you will get there, its a learning curve but will be much quicker for you than it was for me as Im giving you proven methods

  • @hbrws813
    @hbrws813 7 месяцев назад

    I have not only learned SO MUCH from your videos and teaching but have also been greatly encouraged in my gardening efforts! Thank you!

  • @davidlucas9400
    @davidlucas9400 2 года назад +9

    Funnily enough, I had already done this with bamboo canes and jute string. It is actually very effective.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      Perfect David yes the wire was brill last year, but this is an improvement over that

    • @hacgarimman9660
      @hacgarimman9660 2 года назад

      Mine have just been battered by the wind this morning. Didn't know it was a thing as I've never grown potatoes before and they are huge things! The second I noticed just bamboo and sisal

  • @ibrstellar1080
    @ibrstellar1080 2 года назад +3

    The Spud Master returns😊.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      Yup i finally had time to get in the garden

    • @ibrstellar1080
      @ibrstellar1080 2 года назад

      @@simplifygardeningI'm playing catch up aswell but you have so much work to do with so many tunnells and beds I take my hat off to you Tony💪.

  • @christophermccall7202
    @christophermccall7202 Год назад

    Aye the Potatoe man indeed. Taking yer advice on the first Earlies was a blessing indeed, a layer at the bottom level and a layer on the upper level, works a Treat just harvested my first Raised bed of Maris Bards today, 6.4kg of perfect beautiful big babay tatties. Thanks man for yer advice on the Spuds nothing like feeding yer family with homegrown spuds.

  • @SonniesGardenPA
    @SonniesGardenPA Год назад

    I love that system, your potato plants look great!

  • @amygriffith3598
    @amygriffith3598 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you! Yes, I can see how this is much better. It’s probably much easier to pull out the cut foliage too, without the small grid of the cattle panel.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  9 месяцев назад +1

      yes it is, you can see it better in todays video. check out todays video on potatoes I think you will enjoy it. ruclips.net/video/L1rf1FXtI9s/видео.html

  • @alansallotment
    @alansallotment 2 года назад +7

    Like the simplicity of this trellis frame Tony thanks for sharing i may give that a go next year with the buckets, PS enjoying your book well done mate, stay safe Alan

  • @marktoldgardengnome4110
    @marktoldgardengnome4110 2 года назад +1

    LOL We just finished putting our wire mesh over 3 raised bed frames
    yesterday. We'll keep your new wood framed system in mind for next year.
    TYFS

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      We find a way that works and the wire does, but then try to improve on small issues

  • @heirwithjesus
    @heirwithjesus 2 года назад +3

    was literally thinking of this yesterday - growing a lil under 20 varieties of potatoes/sweets - thanks Tony!

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      Awesome. The wire worked well but the storms we are having they would have been wrecked this year

  • @vikingrobot4179
    @vikingrobot4179 2 года назад +2

    Funny I came across this video today.
    I had a lot of wind the past few days and my gardens took a beating .
    The potatoes are in a narrow raised bed shielded by the back of my house but they still get beat up with the mountain winds up here in N. Georgia.
    I like this idea and I’ve been meaning to build something out of some weathered 2x2’s I recycled from an old cabin I restored and you just gave me my marching orders….lol.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      Get it sorted before the wind knocks them for good, once its built you have it for next year too

  • @lynnec.4392
    @lynnec.4392 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for your book on composting. I thought I knew how to compost, but since reading your book, I realize that there were so many gaps in my knowledge. It's a must-have for every gardening library. This year I have experimented with growing potatoes in wood chip and so far it seems to be working, but the proof will be at harvest time. Thanks for all your videos, I'm never too old to learn, even at 79.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      Hi Lynne. Wow, thank you for saying you enjoyed the book. And I am glad you found value from it. Hopefully, others will feel the same. A lot of effort went into the book. I hope you have a brilliant harvest and keep me informed :)

  • @GardenerScott
    @GardenerScott 2 года назад +2

    Great way to improve a system that was already great. Wonderful video, Mate.

  • @missthang4770
    @missthang4770 2 года назад +2

    Great solution! I will try it for my raised bed potatoes as well. A neat and tidy garden is a beautiful thing. Thank you.

  • @miriam2909
    @miriam2909 2 года назад

    Spring winds can be a real turn off for me planting anything. I'm glad to hear this. Ty

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      your welcome, we get real bad winds here so I am sure it will help you

  • @barryr5049
    @barryr5049 2 года назад

    Have been doing this for 3yrs , I fasten the side supports to the up rights with cable ties so I can raise the side supports up as the potatoes grow

  • @jonathanrich4213
    @jonathanrich4213 2 года назад +2

    Where I am, you can buy prefab lattice sheets or fence panels which might make the work a bit easier. Great video.

  • @MrDJLane
    @MrDJLane 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant idea re watering. Pipe along and individual pipes running down. 👍🏻

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      It will be when I get around to doing it

    • @MrDJLane
      @MrDJLane 2 года назад

      @@simplifygardening I’m just hoping the wood prices do come down a bit but I think regardless it’s worth it. Also thinking of a small solar pump with an old leisure battery set up. Nothing like making gardening easier.

  • @ScottAndJen
    @ScottAndJen 2 года назад +2

    Love the tips Tony. Just moved to Portugal to buy a farm and your channel will be invaluable. Thank you

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      Fantastic what luck Id love my own farm

    • @ScottAndJen
      @ScottAndJen 2 года назад

      @@simplifygardening well we haven't been lucky enough to find on just yet. Only have a small garden in the rental we are in whilst we are looking. We are pre planting tree's in pots and using as much space as we can to grow as much as possible this year so will be keeping an eye on your vids as usual👍 hope you are good mate

  • @DocScience2
    @DocScience2 2 года назад

    Thankyou for posting.

  • @jokeer14
    @jokeer14 Год назад

    eager to see the results

  • @cw2126
    @cw2126 2 года назад

    great stuff Tony 👍👍👍

  • @Skashoon
    @Skashoon 2 года назад +4

    I didn’t add a support system and I am seeing exactly what you’re talking about. I’ll have to find some scrap lumber to make some supports before they become too bad. I have a bit of yellowing down deep in the center. I check for moisture as you suggest but I’m unsure what’s causing this.
    Thanks for the tip about pulling flowers, I didn’t know about that.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +2

      If they are 1st or 2nd earlies its possible this is old age and they are coming ready to harvest. when the plants turn 50% yellow then cut the tops

    • @Skashoon
      @Skashoon 2 года назад

      @@simplifygardening : They are Russets and Kennebec White. The Yukon Gold don’t show this yellowing and we’re planted a few weeks after the previous. Thank you Tony!

  • @987azza
    @987azza 2 года назад

    I've watched quite a few of your videos and never seen about pulling the flowers!! You learn something new every day 👍

  • @anndilbert3826
    @anndilbert3826 Год назад

    I’m new to gardening Tony … don’t really know what I’m doing at the moment lol 😅but I am enjoying your vids and trying to pick up from you what I can. Just wanted to say thank you Tony😁

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +1

      Hey Ann great to see you here and everyone starts somewhere. There is plenty to ensure you get off on the right track but if I’m doubt just shout 😀

    • @anndilbert3826
      @anndilbert3826 Год назад

      @@simplifygardening thanks for the reply Tony really appreciate it 😀and that’s really king of you !!! Thanks again Ann 😊

  • @applet8330
    @applet8330 2 года назад +1

    As always, thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I’m so grateful I found your channel to help me on my gardening journey ❤️

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      I'm glad you are here to April. I'm glad your finding value in my videos

  • @thesmirkinggrape
    @thesmirkinggrape 2 года назад

    My potatoes have been battered so badly by wind and small children. If we get any viable potatoes it will be a miracle. Great video.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      Get some form of support up for next year, look out for some free batten in skips where someone is having a new roof if you cant buy it

    • @thesmirkinggrape
      @thesmirkinggrape 2 года назад

      @@simplifygardening I'll keep an eye out. I think I'll have to modify your set up because I only have 2 50l pots in a very small back garden. I get such space envy when seeing all the allotments of RUclips gardening community.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      @@thesmirkinggrape If thats the case maybe use a few canes nd some string

    • @thesmirkinggrape
      @thesmirkinggrape 2 года назад

      @@simplifygardening definitely will be doing something next year. Last year I lost all the potatoes to black leg, this year it's been another disaster of the small child making. Thanks again for the reply and suggestions.

  • @rickygreen139
    @rickygreen139 Год назад

    Thanks for all your videos and advice,our first year growing potatoes and we are really pleased with the results

  • @dwaynesmith6340
    @dwaynesmith6340 2 года назад

    It looks like it will work well, thanks for the design.🙂

  • @from_plot_to_plate_no_dig
    @from_plot_to_plate_no_dig 2 года назад

    Top CLASS!!! Tony mate I could watch your videos all day … I just love your enthusiasm it’s infectious!!!

  • @aidanschauer1581
    @aidanschauer1581 2 года назад

    Genius. Thanks for sharing. Gonna give something like this a try.

  • @derekemerson8053
    @derekemerson8053 2 года назад +1

    I have done something similar with bamboo canes. With uprights and weaving more of them in and out, if the haulms get bigger than expected just add more. I also use old hoses folk were throwing out with small holes drilled in them to water when nessarey.

  • @LilChelle
    @LilChelle Год назад +1

    I bought some of the ikea bags you mentioned before and planted some kennebec potatoes. They were planted over 8 weeks ago but the plants are not dying back and they should be by now (this variety takes 7-8 wks). Not sure where to go from here..... they’re continually putting out more green growth as well 😳

  • @TheGrowUpChannel
    @TheGrowUpChannel 2 года назад

    That's such an improvement from the fencing method Tony! Loving the Rooboob t-shirt! I know how much work you put into that design. Looks great matey. Danny 🌱

  • @elainewilliams3025
    @elainewilliams3025 2 года назад

    Having followed your advice, I have 30 buckets on the go. No trellis yet but I look forward to the results when the time comes. Thanks Tony 👍🌱

  • @FishNchipsets
    @FishNchipsets 2 года назад

    Thank you for another great vid from one of the best you tube gardeners.

  • @donaldp9259
    @donaldp9259 Год назад

    Nice! I'm going to built one of these for my container potatoes next season. I find it a bit amusing that although you use (I assume) the metric system there, you referred to the lumber you used as "2 x 1", the same as I would call it here in the U.S. (although it would only really measure 1-1/2" x 3/4")
    x

  • @alicecowan3499
    @alicecowan3499 2 года назад

    Way to go! Love your idea! 👍🏼😉

  • @malk1275
    @malk1275 2 года назад

    Looks great 👍

  • @joanies6778
    @joanies6778 2 года назад +2

    My 2 small rows in the garden and just a few in buckets wouldn't justify a wood frame... and I had no idea the potato plant grows that high. My first attempt was stunted.
    For my corn, I bought some electric fence posts that have loops along the post for attaching wire. I just run string through them at multiple levels in a criss cross pattern to hold up the corn at different stages, since it's so windy here. Now I can do the same for my potatoes!

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      Yeah this is only if your doing your whole crop in containers

  • @michaelmcclafferty3346
    @michaelmcclafferty3346 2 года назад

    Great video, thanks Tony.
    I use this idea and a lot of your other ideas.
    I used rope this week to support the sides of my potato trellis. I hope that it works out okay.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      I’m sure it will be fine. I needed something a little more robust due to the winds we get here

  • @llswink
    @llswink 2 года назад

    I never knew this about potato flowers. Too late for this year for me, but will do it for sure next year. Thank you!

  • @stevendowden2579
    @stevendowden2579 2 года назад

    great idear tony

  • @homegardens7682
    @homegardens7682 2 года назад

    Nice idea Tony. My Kondor here are doing well so far. You gave me the idea to grow them and I am eagerly awaiting the harvest. I am growing a few other varieties as well including Fortyfold, a heritage variety from the 1800s so we shall see how they all stack up. Great video.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      Thanks Dan :)Be interesting to see the results on your channel mate

  • @LorraineG123
    @LorraineG123 2 года назад +1

    Great idea Tony, might do this next year, i have containers at home in varioys places. Next am going to do them in my allotment,this would be a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

  • @patjoyce7247
    @patjoyce7247 2 года назад

    Thanks Tony. I’ve followed all your tips his year including erecting a framework above the containers. I’ve also experimented leaving five pots without support. The difference is exactly as you’ve demonstrated, the containers I left without support have been battered to bits, the rest look great. Thanks for the reminder to pull the flower heads off I forgot that.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      Im glad your testing yourself too, now you know it works in your area

  • @peterwarner553
    @peterwarner553 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 🙏
    I grow my potatoes in Queensland Australia and unfortunately I believe due to the subtropical environment my potatoes are always fairly small 😢

  • @stevefromthegarden1135
    @stevefromthegarden1135 2 года назад

    I'm building a similar setup out of 3/4" PVC pipe but I'm sure your wood version is stronger. 👍

  • @mansardmanor3869
    @mansardmanor3869 2 года назад

    *Great Concept*
    Draw back
    Wood, one season only
    Rot may damage wood steaks
    Alternative
    PVC pipe
    Its round so no corner edge to dig into plant stalk
    Its plastic which should last several seasons
    Easy assembly, just push together. No glue for storage later
    Give it a whirl next time

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      This wood wont rot its pressure treated so resistent to rot

    • @mansardmanor3869
      @mansardmanor3869 2 года назад

      @@simplifygardening be careful with *Pressure Treaded Lumber* near eatable root food
      The chemical in that lumber will leach out into your potatoes
      You don't want to eat poison produce

  • @mavisbritton6257
    @mavisbritton6257 2 года назад

    Great idea Tony. ...I will be trying that myself.
    One thing I did too was I bought one of those beach windbreaks for £5 off marketplace. I keep looking for more 😃

  • @David_Bell_growing
    @David_Bell_growing 2 года назад +4

    2.4 Metre long plasterboard pallet slats are a nice width at 70mm wide, plus they are free if you know somebody at a builders merchants or a contractor.
    I don't bother planting my spuds in open ground anymore as a clump of containers takes up less space and is much easier to throw a fleece over.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      I agree David and thanks for the tip about pallets

  • @buckocb83
    @buckocb83 2 года назад

    Another great video Tony. Would be awesome if you could do a "growing potatoes" playlist with the most up to date videos covering each part of your process? Im really looking forward to doing a full on crop of a bunch of different varieties this coming season down here in Aus.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      Buckocb83 I already have 3 full potato playlists that has that for you

  • @myrustygarden
    @myrustygarden 2 года назад +1

    Those are the most spoiled potatoes I’ve ever seen 😂😂. But I can totally see the benefits great job 👏 Tony. Happy Jubilee weekend 🐝 safe Roobob and T

  • @venenareligioest410
    @venenareligioest410 2 года назад +2

    I use 30ltr tree pots like yours. I put a 4ft bamboo in the centre and then tie string at three different levels around the plant to the bamboo. Don’t forget: never put a stick into the ground without a plastic top, coke can or such like on the bamboo top. If you get a bamboo in your eye you won’t rub it better 👻

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      Yes this works well if your growing a few containers. but on the scale, I am there would be way to much work doing that each year

  • @lisaskilton3746
    @lisaskilton3746 2 года назад

    great video and never knew that about the flowers as always thought that was the indication they were reading to harvest! I saw another comment and notice your feedback was to wait until foliage goes yellow (50%).

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      Yes Lisa, if the plants are still green they are still putting energy into the tubers.

  • @clivesconundrumgarden
    @clivesconundrumgarden 2 года назад +1

    This seems like a great improvement over the wire system you had before. It also seems like I could still set this up even though the plants are about a foot and a half tall. I think we have some spare wood we might be able to use.
    Also thanks for the watering tips. We weren't sure how much water they would need. Cheers Colleen and Jason 🌱

  • @babichevi7950
    @babichevi7950 2 года назад

    I’m following your method of planting in pots for the first time. My potatoes are thriving and growing like gangbusters. Wish I’d send this before because they are flopping all over the place. Next time I’ll support them. Did not know I should pull off flowers so I’ll do that. Love your videos. Thanks!

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      Glad your growing in potatoes, try to support it next year you will see a much better crop

  • @allanpowell7208
    @allanpowell7208 2 года назад

    We have powerful winds here in Canberra but my spud stems are about an inch and a half in diameter and the pots are right next to each other so they don't seem to suffer from the strong blows, they get to about four foot. Another thing I've noticed lately is that they are surviving frost with with an animal protection net. These we put on to stop possums chewing off the leaves. They are a very fine net. I used to put blankets on for the frost but just leave the net on for the life of the plant. I grow on a continuous basis to provide for us and we are now eight months into self sufficiency in spuds. This is even with about thirty days on frost. They say spuds don't like heat but it doesn't seem to be the case here. I grow any variety I can get but the Sebago are a easy grow and very prolific and the Dutch Cream are the wife's favourite for taste. I abandoned store bought compost a while ago and save all kitchen waste for it. I'm experimenting now with growing in aged Chicken, sheep and cow manure mixed with composted kitchen waste. Do post more on spuds as it comes up. Cheers.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      Yeah I know the winds in Canberra. I stayed there for a few years back in 93 until 95. a beautiful place. only thing that puzzled me was the pubs shutting at 9pm lol

  • @jasonpeters3228
    @jasonpeters3228 2 года назад

    I will try your method for my potatoes in containers and corn in the ground this year. I've had to individually stake my corn in the past to pick them up from the wind.

  • @kennethstensrud669
    @kennethstensrud669 2 года назад

    Three layer of netting that you lift all three in one go, after the haulms have grown more you lift two, an the third last to be lifted. I use this method for flowers that I cut, and this year for spuds as well.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      Yeah thats great as well, dahlia growers use this form a lot

  • @margarethemes5724
    @margarethemes5724 Год назад

    I have recently found your helpful website, You mentioned on one of your programs on growing potatoes in containers about our needing mulch and wood chip, I just can’t find which one it was on! Where did you say to look for wood chip? I am a fairly new gardener! Thank you Margy

  • @elishajones1286
    @elishajones1286 Год назад

    How much space is between each of the bucket rows?
    Thank you for all the lovely information. I am learning a lot Have you ever tried True Potato Seeds?

  • @GrumpyBugger.
    @GrumpyBugger. Год назад

    Was wondering on whether you could trial changing the containers that you use.. lets go supersize and try the Strata 90L Heavy Duty Garden Bin, would they work if you just keep topping up, or if your doing salads like Charlotte that you put multi layers of seed potatoes.. I even thought could you make like a hole on the side of the bin for the first level of seed potatoes to grow through and you train it up the side of the tall container. Would love your input.

  • @carolinedunkley8035
    @carolinedunkley8035 Год назад

    Hi. I'm trying the system you have done. Especially with the wooden frame. Can I ask how high did you put the rail

  • @slydog7131
    @slydog7131 Год назад

    Yep, looks nice and your plants are doing great. So the real question is: Are you getting bigger harvests by doing this? Do the containers that have no support have the same yields? If you are putting in the expense and effort then there should be a significant payback at harvest time to justify it.

  • @johnharding6394
    @johnharding6394 2 года назад +2

    I started watching you potatoes in 30l containers I went to my garden centre and got some first potatoes and thought I would go back in a few weeks and get some seconds then a few weeks later to get some main crop.
    But of course, when I went back they told me I should have gotten all three at the same time.
    But all was not a total loss I went into Aldi and they had some Scottish reds that were on the change so I got some and they are now in the 30l containers though they will be a bit later than they would have been?
    I only tell you as I mist that not just on your site as I looked a few sites?
    So if I did maybe others will as well, I know I must seem a bit slow but I bet I am not the only one. lol
    Just made my frames out of roof batten.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      Oh your lucky, yes get them all the same time to avoid losing out

  • @jasons-jungle
    @jasons-jungle 2 года назад

    Do you think that the Florida weave would work for potatoes?

  • @brusharp
    @brusharp Год назад

    Hi Tony, thanks for all your work. I am wondering if this support system was preceded by an experiment to see if flopping foliage really reduces harvest. Could the spreading just be the plant's way of capturing more sunlight? Is the trellis for improved harvest or the convenience of the grower?

  • @ZeNex74
    @ZeNex74 Год назад

    i now need to work out how much wood i need to create similar for 10 buckets

  • @JohnReddersen
    @JohnReddersen Год назад

    This looks like a great idea. Unfortunately, my 5 potato pots are sprinkled throughout my garden around my 3 4'x8' beds wherever I could find space. Also, tiny black flea beetles are all over them this year (as wel as a bunch of other plants) and seriously eating the leaves. Any suggestions for controlling them other than pulling out the SEVIN bug killer?

  • @2013Starfish
    @2013Starfish 2 месяца назад

    I’d like to make this. Do you have a video or article on how to build this? Thank you

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 месяца назад

      I dont have a build video but I do have a more detailed video about it. ruclips.net/video/AYdC60Hvxow/видео.html

  • @b2manufacturing
    @b2manufacturing 2 года назад

    Hmm, I just knock down the foliage so that it doesn’t get damaged by wind, I lay the vines directly on the ground sort of like a controlled method, if it’s already laying on the ground the wind can’t hurt it too much. Even in the pots, I just bend them down, but I guess that wouldn’t work for someone with minimal space. I mostly do it because I grow compact garden so I need light to get through so laying down the vines all in one direction allows me to minimize the area being shaded but also maximizing the sunlight for the potatoes.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      Yeah that would be ok but there is 2 issues for most people, first the sun would heat the compost and it would require more water, second watering unless you have drip irrigation installed would be difficult to get to as the haulms are where you would need to walk

  • @vanessawilkinson9855
    @vanessawilkinson9855 Год назад

    I really don’t know what I’m doing wrong but for the 2nd year trying spuds in tubs I’m deflated 😒had our lottie 3yrs so the first year just chucked stuff in & it grew. Over winter transformed our bindweed haven into raised beds (11 1.6m x 3.2m plus a shed & poly) so not a huge amount of space. Bought 20 tubs which sit on a bed…..2021 scabbed, small & poor yield. 2022 clean white, but small & a yield I’d expect from a single plant not 4. if the other 19 tubs are the same I’ll try once more but might have to resort to selling the tubs. So far it’s expensive….

  • @rustysmith8784
    @rustysmith8784 Год назад

    I am after making something like this myself. What height did you build the structure and did you also put a timber down the middle to make it into a lattice or keep it as a ‘ladder’ style structure.

  • @NICEFINENEWROBOT
    @NICEFINENEWROBOT 2 года назад

    I'm miles behind you but my plants are growing on the sunny side of my place - an experimental series of 24 colorful (red, yellow, blue, violet) varieties of potatoes, what will come out of it? In 60 and 40 liter mortarbuckets with holes, car tires, cardboard box, and in the ground. And with cattle grid support bowing and bellying everywhere. Scrap lumber is at hand already. Happy to know your channel! So motivating!
    Q: Why do they name a variety "Nemo"?
    A: It looks like Little Nemo in its red pyjama with yellow spots!

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      Thats sounds very interesting. Have you seen my video about growing potatoes on tires? if not you might want to give it a view

    • @NICEFINENEWROBOT
      @NICEFINENEWROBOT 2 года назад

      @@simplifygardening On the spot! Right now I'll look it up.

  • @sweetexpress2660
    @sweetexpress2660 Год назад

    Hi Tony, I tried containers for the first time this year but I’ve ended up with a lot of really tiny potatoes about 1cm wide. There are some larger ones but quite a lot of smaller ones. Is that normal? What can I do to improve the size of the potatoes in the containers I have left?

  • @J8n3eyr3
    @J8n3eyr3 2 года назад

    Excellent timing and content! First time growing potatoes. Some came up really close together. Do I let them grow, or can they be separated and replanted?
    Was planning to do something like this (to combat deer) out of saplings.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      Leave them grow now dont try lifting or you will kill them all

    • @J8n3eyr3
      @J8n3eyr3 2 года назад

      And Thank you!

  • @lyndsaytyler9412
    @lyndsaytyler9412 Год назад

    How many rows have you planted per support system and how far Appart please?

  • @twiggthewelshurbangardener1621
    @twiggthewelshurbangardener1621 2 года назад +1

    When you are taking the flower heads off,is this essential?do I need to do it with first and second earlies?I've never seen that done before

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +2

      It is not essential, but it will mean that energy is used by the plant to form flowers and seed, the plant stops putting that energy into the tubers so yield will be less than if you removed them

    • @twiggthewelshurbangardener1621
      @twiggthewelshurbangardener1621 2 года назад

      @@simplifygardening thank you,I'll try it as mine are showing some flower heads now,thanks Tony👍

  • @baltukur3368
    @baltukur3368 Год назад

    I chopped the top off it regrew put out new shoot

  • @Chris-ii2qt
    @Chris-ii2qt 2 года назад +1

    Could you reuse the compost from the containers to grow more potatoes? What’s the best thing to use the used compost for?

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +3

      Yes chris check this video out ruclips.net/video/3G9du1Bhlas/видео.html

  • @jeanpaeth7424
    @jeanpaeth7424 2 года назад +1

    When do you know when they are ready ? I thought if there are flowers they are ready. Is about 70 days good?

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +3

      Jean wait until the 50% of the foliage has turned yellow then good to go

  • @EchotaisHealing
    @EchotaisHealing 2 года назад

    If you used PVC instead of timber, couldn't the trellis BE the drip irrigation system as well? Great idea for a trellis above the potatoes, it makes me wish I would have grown potatoes in buckets this year.

  • @johnowen8984
    @johnowen8984 2 года назад

    How often would you recommend to water buckets of potatoes?

  • @DsHomeyGarden
    @DsHomeyGarden 2 года назад

    Hey Tony North Atlanta how high above the potato buckets is the frame.

  • @dianea6856
    @dianea6856 2 года назад +1

    Can you use garden netting to cover your potato plants? This is my first time growing potatoes in containers, and they look great so far. However, I have a serious deer problem, and they eat everything. Right now, I have a fishing line "fence" around my veggies to deter the deer and it also helps support the plants. I wanted to add some netting to the plants for an extra layer of deer protection.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +2

      Yes you can but it would need to be frames above the plants you could not rest it on the plants

    • @dianea6856
      @dianea6856 2 года назад

      @@simplifygardening thank you!

  • @stutube3546
    @stutube3546 2 года назад

    Tony, how reliable is your source regarding the price of timber falling? I'm just about to start building a workshop barn at the bottom of my allotment and if I can get timber cheaper I'll hang off.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      Its come directly from a timber mill, I was going to buy some to create a new studio and was told to hold off. However I dont have a guarantee, but im holding off for the moment

  • @adrianwood4661
    @adrianwood4661 2 года назад

    Hi I tie mine up to a trellis on the back of the planter

  • @987azza
    @987azza 2 года назад

    I'm going to fill my 1 meter high bin with compost, would you suggest 2 potatoes every level? Also I'm thinking 3 levels or 4? Cheers

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      depends on how big the bon is if its a pallet sqaure do 4 per level

  • @investingwithanxiety976
    @investingwithanxiety976 2 года назад +1

    Is it best to remove potato flowers when they come through? This is my first year growing anything. I will definitely be making a support frame like this as my garden gets a lot of wind.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      Yes remove them it wastes energy going to the tubers

    • @investingwithanxiety976
      @investingwithanxiety976 2 года назад

      @@simplifygardening Thanks. My Maris Pipers haven't started to flower just yet but the foliage is getting quite big now.

  • @ponderinglife7528
    @ponderinglife7528 Год назад

    can you trim potatoes like tomatoe plants? thx

  • @user-of3df4gd9y
    @user-of3df4gd9y 9 месяцев назад

    What type of drippers do you use to water the pots

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  9 месяцев назад

      they are 4 liters an hour drippers, i run them for 30 mins a day when its real dry

  • @Alexis-iq7lz
    @Alexis-iq7lz Год назад

    How many litres do the containers have room for?

  • @roadmap5351
    @roadmap5351 2 года назад

    Tony, how often do you fertilize potatoes in containers?

  • @juneshannon8074
    @juneshannon8074 2 года назад +1

    I’ve never heard of taking the flowers off potatoes. Why? I guess that prolongs the season and makes for larger potatoes? On occasion I get about half inch diameter round green ball where plant has flowered. Anyone know why?

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      June firstly when the plant puts out flowers all its interested in doing is going to seed, this means it stops putting growth into tubers as the energy is needed for seed. As gardeners we want tubers we dont need the seed, so we can send that energy down to tuber formation

    • @juneshannon8074
      @juneshannon8074 2 года назад

      @@simplifygardening thanks for your reply Tony which makes sense. Do you know why the green ball appears where flowers were occasionally? I’ve never seen it before and not heard one gardener speak of it. A freak of nature? Voodoo poisoning?

    • @joemercieca4794
      @joemercieca4794 2 года назад

      @@juneshannon8074 These green pods contain the potato seeds. Open up a mature one and take a look. They are extremely small. You should not let them get to this stage but should remove the flowers. They waste energy which could be used on growing potatoes. Remove the pods to avert wasting any further energy.

    • @juneshannon8074
      @juneshannon8074 2 года назад

      @@joemercieca4794 thanks Joe. Common sense told me that, but to me they looked evil, poisonous, lol. They reminded me of deadly nightshade which a few come up on our property.

    • @joemercieca4794
      @joemercieca4794 2 года назад

      @@juneshannon8074 Well they are not evil, but they are poisonous. They contain the chemical Solanine which is the same chemical found in green potatoes.

  • @donnac.3268
    @donnac.3268 Год назад

    👍

  • @irodwen
    @irodwen 2 года назад

    wow your potato growth is huge, is that normal? mine is much smaller.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад

      They got a bit leggy as they were indoors longer than normal. Im hoping its not to the detriment of the tubers, but we will see. Ideally id like them to be a bit shorter

  • @sappir26
    @sappir26 2 года назад

    Would that also work if they were planted in the ground?

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +2

      Of course Sarah if you need to support them

    • @sappir26
      @sappir26 2 года назад

      @@simplifygardening thank you. I love the trellis idea in order not to have to bend down too much in order to pick off the flowers. Saves the back 😊

  • @robertwilkins6422
    @robertwilkins6422 2 года назад

    3rd June do I take flowers of my potatoes

  • @douggibson9084
    @douggibson9084 2 года назад

    68*50lbs=3400lbs /1545kg of potatoes. Feeding an army Tony.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 года назад +1

      Doug i ensure we have potatoes to last until next years harvest for a family of 5