Ultimate Potato Guide: Master Container Growing for an Unbelievable Early Harvest!

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  • Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
  • 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 Description: In this video, we'll take you through the process of growing determinate potatoes in containers, ensuring a bountiful and delicious harvest. From selecting the perfect potato variety to planting, watering, and finally harvesting, we'll provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to achieve the best results.
    I apologise for the contrast issues within this video; my camera had faulty software, which said the contrast was proper when it wasn't. This has now been resolved.
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    We'll cover the following:
    Choosing the right potato variety: Learn about the different determinate varieties available, such as Arran Pilot, Rocket, Swift, Red Duke of York, Dark Red Borland, and Yukon Gold.
    Preparing the planting mix: Discover the benefits of using a mix of compost and coir for your container potatoes and how to create the perfect blend.
    Selecting the right container: Understand the importance of choosing an appropriate container size and design for your potatoes, ensuring proper drainage and growth.
    Sowing potatoes in containers:
    Follow our step-by-step guide to sowing chitted seed tubers in containers for optimal growth and development. Providing the proper nutrients: Learn about the essential feeds, such as blood fish and bone or pelleted potato feed, that will keep your container potatoes healthy and thriving.
    Growing conditions: Find the ideal growing conditions for your container potatoes, including support structures and placement within a polytunnel.
    Watering container potatoes: Master the art of watering your container potatoes to maintain optimal moisture levels without over-watering.
    Top tips for success: Get expert advice on improving your potato yield, such as removing flowers and providing proper support.
    Harvesting your potatoes: Learn when and how to harvest your determinate potatoes for the best quality and taste.
    Storing your harvest: Discover the best methods for storing your harvested potatoes to ensure they remain fresh and delicious for as long as possible.
    Join us on this journey and reap the rewards of growing your delicious and bountiful determinate potatoes! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more gardening tips and tricks.
    Here are the timings.
    00:00 Introduction to growing determinate potatoes in containers
    00:29 Selecting the suitable variety of 1determinate potatoes
    02:20 Preparing the soil mix for planting potatoes in containers
    03:35 Picking the correct size container for planting potatoes
    03:55 New container design
    04:05 Planting first early or determinate potatoes in containers
    05:10 Do you need to hill container grown potatoes
    05:22 Reasons to mulch container potatoes
    05:42 Oakland Gardens Deal For 30 Litre Containers
    05:57 What to feed potatoes grown in containers
    07:15 What are the best-growing conditions for container potatoes
    07:28 Supporting potato plant growth when growing in containers.
    08:20 Watering Container grown potatoes
    09:48 One Top Tip for getting the best results when growing potatoes in containers
    10:59 Harvesting potatoes when growing in containers
    11:20 Storing determinate container-grown potatoes
    12:00 Don't Wash Potatoes When Storing Them
    12:34 Conclusion to growing 1st early or determinate potatoes in containers.
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Комментарии • 279

  • @InArcadiaSum
    @InArcadiaSum Год назад +3

    Had 15 of the Oakland containers from last year, but bought 5 more for this season. Rocket and Arran Pilot already in, with some Sharpe's Express. I have but a small greenhouse, so it's a wait before going on with the rest of Sharpe's and then seconds "Kestrel". Great method, and thanks for showing it.

  • @dogslobbergardens-hv2wf
    @dogslobbergardens-hv2wf Год назад +2

    I use old feed bags for mine. It works perfectly fine, they're already paid for, and so far I'm getting at least two seasons out of them without them breaking down at all. I've seen others have success with taters in cardboard boxes and even plain black trash can liners.

  • @clivesconundrumgarden
    @clivesconundrumgarden Год назад +5

    Its nice that you gave a few varieties for us, over here :)
    We followed this method pretty closely last year and we had great harvests.
    Made compost with seaweed this year, specifically to add later in the season.
    Cheers Tony 🌱

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +1

      That's great! I’m sure your gonna have another great year esp with all the compost you been making

    • @clivesconundrumgarden
      @clivesconundrumgarden Год назад

      @Simplify Gardening thanks for all the help Tony, we appreciate it 🤜🤛

  • @MuddyBootz
    @MuddyBootz Год назад +3

    Hi Tony, moving to growing in containers from open ground was a big success for me 👍🏻. I decided to try after watching your original video about 4 years ago.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +3

      It’s such an amazing way to grow and makes sowing and harvesting so much easier

    • @dogslobbergardens-hv2wf
      @dogslobbergardens-hv2wf Год назад

      @@simplifygardening I originally embraced container potatoes simply because we get so much rain in the spring, I lose too many to rot if I plant them in the ground. The ease of weeding, sowing and harvesting in containers is a huge bonus.

  • @rhinothumping
    @rhinothumping Год назад +7

    Excellent video Tony! I’ve been enjoying learning from your experience and experiments the past 3 years. Love seeing your new videos come out, and I’m glad you keep doing more!

  • @suzanneseely7167
    @suzanneseely7167 Год назад +8

    Thank you for this very informative and helpful post. It is so explicit and leaves no room for doubt. Usually after watching a gardening video, I have many questions and so I don’t do anything. This video gave me the confidence to try growing my own potatoes. I like that you included American varieties and showed us how to store our harvest.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +2

      Thanks Suzanne I try to write my scripts for everyone it can be a challenge at times but it’s worth the wffort

  • @nickmckee9399
    @nickmckee9399 Год назад +6

    Thank you for such a comprehensive and detailed video on growing potatoes!

  • @richardjohnson3463
    @richardjohnson3463 Год назад +2

    Planted mine this morning, British Queens 👍

  • @tassiegirl1991
    @tassiegirl1991 Год назад +2

    Here in Tasmania I love Dutch Cream definitely my favourite. Followed by King Edward my late mum loved them (UK) now available here. Once I stop coming over for 5months I’ll get my head around early late planting as it’s been I’m here late spring to autumn. But your container method is what I use with success. Thanks Tony.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад

      Yeah the information is relevant no matter where you are, the timings will be different for everyone though

  • @Pixieworksstudio
    @Pixieworksstudio Год назад

    Wow, fab load of advice, thank you!

  • @lexington476
    @lexington476 Год назад +15

    Most of those potato varieties that you listed I think are European varieties. I've never heard of some of them. I have grown dark nordland and Yukon Gold, both are excellent and I will grow them again this year. Other varieties I typically grow are red Pontiac, kennebec, and Irish cobbler. The red Pontiac is a very prolific early season potato, it grows a lot of potatoes.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +8

      Yeah it’s difficult to include them all maybe I will need a variety video

    • @Katya-zj7ni
      @Katya-zj7ni Год назад +2

      Coconut coir is not a sustainable medium for UK gardens. UK is a nation of shopkeepers and gardeners so we shouldn’t rely on foreign imports re soil or imports.

    • @dogslobbergardens-hv2wf
      @dogslobbergardens-hv2wf Год назад

      @@Katya-zj7ni I love how coir works, but I can't ignore the fact that it's not really "green" or "sustainable" when it's being shipped across oceans burning up diesel. I'm trying to get away from using any purchased inputs at all, but it's difficult.

    • @citylotgardening6171
      @citylotgardening6171 9 месяцев назад +2

      Wood Prairie Family Farms out of Maine offers some certified seed potato varieties from the UK we ordered Sarpo Miras this year and they look amazing growing in containers the foliage is twice the size of our Yukon Golds but we haven't harvested them yet 👍

    • @Cici1791
      @Cici1791 9 месяцев назад +1

      I'm in NA too, and have tried all in your list except the Irish cobbler. Will have to give them a try next spring. Have you tried Warbas? I love the Warba: they're high-yielding, cute as a button (marbled with pink) and seem to be insect and disease resistant. And they always come out of the ground perfectly formed and so clean they appear pre-washed.

  • @williamread5652
    @williamread5652 Год назад

    Absolutely superb roundup! Thank you 😊😊😊

  • @melsibley5191
    @melsibley5191 Месяц назад

    Thanks for an excellent video Tony , last year was my first year growing potatoes, and I made a lot of mistakes, had I seen this video first, I don’t think I would have made these mistakes.
    I was so disappointed, all my potatoes were tiny and I was very disappointed and almost annoyed. I felt I had wasted a lot of time , energy , money . Nevertheless, I was determined to see some decent results and am growing again this year .
    I’ve followed your masterclass to a “T” . Only time will tell.
    Greetings from north Lincolnshire, may we all follow your excellent guide to a happy harvest .

  • @sharon1615
    @sharon1615 Год назад

    Brilliant vlog Tony thank you 🥰

  • @CoastalGardensNW
    @CoastalGardensNW Год назад

    Nice one Tony once again plenty of information

  • @elainewilliams3025
    @elainewilliams3025 Год назад

    Thank you. I was about to refer to your potato advice I used last year. Much appreciated 🌱🌱🌱

  • @joannejensen4369
    @joannejensen4369 Год назад +1

    Great video Tony. Well done.👍🇨🇦

  • @mmm-uw1ep
    @mmm-uw1ep 9 месяцев назад

    This video is packed full of great information. Thanks.

  • @davidmiller6504
    @davidmiller6504 Год назад +2

    Great advice particularly the support frame idea. Thank you.

  • @pidpit4397
    @pidpit4397 3 месяца назад

    Thank you!

  • @pajcka
    @pajcka Год назад

    Sir Tony, this is an excellent guide.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +1

      Glad you think so! I appreciate that :)

    • @pajcka
      @pajcka Год назад

      @@simplifygardening
      And one more thing, 20 containers of 30 liters arrived today. Regards

  • @wolfaestheticsltd
    @wolfaestheticsltd Год назад

    Nice amazing video thanks Tony looking forward to getting your new book

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +1

      Awesome, thank you! Watch for next weeks video because there is a few things I need to say before folks buy it

  • @fr.matthiasdeclercq6682
    @fr.matthiasdeclercq6682 Год назад

    thank you very much! please accompany us through the year! Thanks and greetings from Holland

  • @ecologytoday
    @ecologytoday Год назад +2

    Thank you for another informative gardening video. I always learn a few extra tips, even after decades of gardening.

  • @tanyareilly8807
    @tanyareilly8807 Год назад +1

    As a gardener going into their first growing year on the allotment this video is so helpful- thanks!

    • @cindyjohnson5242
      @cindyjohnson5242 Год назад

      I'm terribly sorry for spamming your thread. The phone was in my pocket and somehow typed away!😢

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад

      Glad it was helpful! Tanya hopefully it will be a great year

  • @from_plot_to_plate_no_dig
    @from_plot_to_plate_no_dig Год назад +1

    Another class video from the potato king 👑 😊

  • @greengardenideas
    @greengardenideas Год назад

    Welldone Brother !
    your job is great ❤

  • @andywalsh4577
    @andywalsh4577 Год назад

    Thanks Tony
    Been watching your videos since the beginning of lockdown and now as a family we will be using your tips in our first full veg garden.
    Just used your promo code to order tubs, cheers 👍🏼

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад

      Perfect Andy thanks for watching and I’m sure you will have a fantastic crop

  • @isleofwightingrid2474
    @isleofwightingrid2474 9 месяцев назад

    This is excellent. I’m definitely going to grow potatoes next year following Tony’s advice to the letter. Such clear instructions for the nervous novice! 11:38

  • @lorisaunders176
    @lorisaunders176 Год назад +2

    Great video…I used your framing method around my potatoes last year to keep them up..worked great! 🇨🇦❤️

  • @LukeTuttlebury
    @LukeTuttlebury Год назад +3

    Hello great video I am 13 years old and I love farming, Gardening is also my hobby which I like to do and grow lots of fruit and vegetables.I have applied for an allotment near me so I can have more land for growing fruit and veg on,how long did you have to wait for your allotment ?

  • @ufoman4468
    @ufoman4468 Год назад +1

    Its always a great pleasure to watch your videos Tony. Everyone's circumstances regarding growing vegetables ie space temperatures climate is different. I know if i follow your instructions as closely as possible i will achieve great results . Thank You .

  • @myrustygarden
    @myrustygarden Год назад +1

    Excellent advice as always Tony 👍 I’ve got some Sangre a red variety chitting for planting out soon. Have a fantastic weekend, Ali 🇨🇦

  • @LumiaMarie
    @LumiaMarie Год назад +1

    Tony, I have been watching your video's for quite some time and I find them amazing. Sadly Oakland don't post to Ireland however that hasn't stopped me from planting my first and second earlies. Thank you for everything you do.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +2

      Glad you like them! Yeah it’s a shame Oaklands aren’t delivering outside the uk I’m trying to figure out solutions

    • @marymbogeoyedele6602
      @marymbogeoyedele6602 Год назад

      Thank you for great videos!! 🤩 I keep coming back for more and rewatch "oldies" 😊
      I do cross my fingers for delivery outside UK as I'm in Sweden and haven't been able to find buckets like theese here.😢

  • @christinebrooks6364
    @christinebrooks6364 Год назад +1

    Hi Tony, I grow potatoes in 30L tubs and have been successful in my first season using this method. I watched your video last Year and bought the 30L tubs with the discount too. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад

      Great job! Hopefully have a great harvest again this year

  • @Yankeesista203
    @Yankeesista203 Год назад +2

    Thanks Tony! Beginning to end precise info! I have some planted now in an inexpensive little green house! I'm in Ct 6a, last frost May 15th (climate similar to the UK). Yukon gold and red potatoes. I will use the tip of layering. I have some seed potatoes from last year's harvest and will use your methods! Blessings

  • @gazzertrn
    @gazzertrn 3 месяца назад

    This guy is the best . just ordered his new book .

  • @jamesBissett-kh4jb
    @jamesBissett-kh4jb Год назад +2

    earley 1st potato casiblanca is scotlands fav Jim

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +1

      A great variety Jim. I will be doing a video on varieties shortly

  • @markshaw5835
    @markshaw5835 Год назад +1

    I've added coil to my mixture this year. Although I've done a few different mixture of compost to see and compare. I remember one year the harvest u got from the potatoes was crazy lol

  • @budj13
    @budj13 5 месяцев назад

    Wow, you outdid yourself on this video, Tony. I liked your other videos on growing potatoes, but this is a very complete and succinct guide. I'm still refining my process since I have not had access to your great 30L pots and have been using grow bags. I need to water a LOT and I'm going to put drip on them this year. Thanks for your excellent content and guidance.

  • @MaliksGarden
    @MaliksGarden Год назад +2

    wow that's amazing...🤗🤗😊😊

  • @ThatBritishHomestead
    @ThatBritishHomestead Год назад

    ooo i do love potatoes in pots! we grow them like that for years, now we have a little more room we plant them in deep multch. i cant wait to have new fresh studs!

  • @nitelite78
    @nitelite78 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thinking it would be nice to have a container option at oakland gardens that has no holes at all at the bottom perhaps with drill mark points. I often find I need tubs for water or other things but sometimes might need another container with holes so I end up just drilling holes in a flexi tub or bucket.
    Just a thought.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  9 месяцев назад

      I will put it to them. check out todays video on potatoes I think you will enjoy it. ruclips.net/video/L1rf1FXtI9s/видео.html

  • @marktoldgardengnome4110
    @marktoldgardengnome4110 Год назад

    I just spent 2 days studying fertilizers and what's available in the states. One meets
    with the criteria, balanced N & P, and about double the Potassium. 3-4-6
    But it also has 8% calcium, and 3% sulfur. Slow release. Reasonably priced.
    I hope it helps/works, because I finally found a source for Sarpo Mira seed potatoes
    here in the states. I NEED to have success with them this year to produce my own
    seed for next year. $20/lb, but had to give them a go. Bought 1lb.
    Very nice video Tony, TYFS

  • @MK-ye1wj
    @MK-ye1wj Год назад +1

    I love your channel and gardening advice. have you thought of indicating varieties that grow best in other regions?

  • @chrisdaviesguitar
    @chrisdaviesguitar Год назад

    Very useful, thank you. Greetings from Pontypridd :)

  • @robertsmithshair4199
    @robertsmithshair4199 Год назад +1

    Great info as per usual. I've gone 50/50 homemade compost and Melcourt all purpose peat free, I'm going to add the potato feed in about 6 weeks time though, as there should be enough in the compost for that period i think - wish me luck!

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +3

      The slow release takes about 6 weeks to become available which is why I put it in now

  • @dottydee4107
    @dottydee4107 Год назад

    Again Tony, thank you for this video.
    I grew the salad blue second early potato variety. It's not the most beautiful, but it has amazing purple flesh and makes excellent mashed or roast potatoes. I looked dor them late this year, so was not able to find seed potatoes. But I attempted to do my own seed potato (from last year's small container crop) that looked abysmal, but my friend put it in water, a la 'hydroponic', attempt to give it some life. Three 'survived' and were planted in a tomato planter, and now shoots are appearing, so there's hope!!! So, we are hopeful😆

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  11 месяцев назад

      Hope all goes well Dotty, Just be mindful that ideally the crop would have been good to take the seed from, taking them from something that didnt do so well might result in a poor crop, but a poor crop is better than no crop

  • @marjoriejohnson6535
    @marjoriejohnson6535 Год назад

    EXCELLENT.

  • @ExploringNatureTogether
    @ExploringNatureTogether Год назад

    Makes me want to go back to potatoes...😊🥔🥔🥔💖

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +1

      I love growing them chris

    • @ExploringNatureTogether
      @ExploringNatureTogether Год назад

      ​@@simplifygardening You should always do what you love!!🥰 Your expertise in it helps so many others do the same!!👌

  • @honeybee6674
    @honeybee6674 Месяц назад

    hello! Mr. Tony, I planted the potatoes and could not wait for the coconut coir I ordered a raised bed: Quictent Raised Garden Bed Galvanized Raised Beds for Gardening Vegetables with Cover 6x3x2 ft Tall Metal Planter Box Outdoor Use (Clear) that was put together the other day. I poured in two 1 to 1/2 cubit feet of cypress chips for the bottom layer then lined it with 3 cubit feet of organic soil and a half bag of Black Kow compost and 3 cup of 4-6-2, Dr Earth fertilizer however, I don't i buried the potatoes deep enough. as they grow in this bed can i just keep heaping soil on them?Thanks, Annie

  • @CrazyCatWoman1
    @CrazyCatWoman1 Год назад

    I tried peat free last year, it was useless, just got 40 spuds, about 10 were goofball size the others were marble size. This year I have proper peat and made my own compost. Have bought bags of seeded spuds and also chitted my own, which are a lot stronger. Have planted pink fur Apple so far, the others will be planted every 2 weeks intervals. Hope I get some lovely spuds this year. Excellent video, as always.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад

      Let’s hope we get a better year but my chosen location might be an issue

  • @GARDENER42
    @GARDENER42 Год назад +1

    I'm experimenting this year, using Swift on those 30l containers.
    All grown in a 50/50 mix of Growmoor multipurpose/homemade compost.
    5 containers had 100g of potato specific organic fertiliser.
    4 containers had 100g of blood, fish & bone.
    4 containers had 100g of 10:10:10 Growmore.
    I'll let you know how they do.
    Next week, it's my Charlottes going in (they get stored by cutting off the tops, then leaving them in the tubs in the garage until needed - they keep till Christmas & supply the next year's seed potatoes too).

  • @Andrew-eo2cw
    @Andrew-eo2cw 2 месяца назад

    Big fan of your channel.
    Just one thought I have on the coconut coir. As its a bi-product it has sustainable qualities but it has surely travelled many miles to get to the UK. Would untreated sawdust or straw mixed with homemade compost give similar results?

  • @mikecooke7744
    @mikecooke7744 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the reminder, just bought supplementary 30Ltr pots

  • @user-uu7jk2nh3e
    @user-uu7jk2nh3e Год назад

    Hi Tony I’ve planted Charlotte potatoes using the two layer method and they are coming along nicely. Can I use the same method to plant second cropping Charlottes for a Christmas harvest. Thanks. Rachael

  • @adrianwood4661
    @adrianwood4661 Год назад +1

    Hi my king Edward potatoes are going in this weekend there doing very well

  • @user-qk2zj4jj2q
    @user-qk2zj4jj2q 7 месяцев назад

    Fantastic videos Tony! I am giving your method a go this year, down here in Australia. I was just wondering how often you need to feed the potatoes after the 6-8 week top-up? Or is only one top-up needed? Thanks!

  • @nickthegardener.1120
    @nickthegardener.1120 3 месяца назад

    Hi Tony do you ever add sulphur to the container? Thanks Nick, really enjoyed the video.👌👍

  • @jubbajabba07
    @jubbajabba07 11 месяцев назад

    your videos are the best on youtube for potato growing. thank you for sharing all of your knowledge!
    my only question is on watering before emergence. does the 1-2in a week rule still apply? ive seen some info saying that this encourages the seed to rot, and would love your opinion on this. thanks again, tony!

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  9 месяцев назад

      So nice of you really appreciate that. check out todays video on potatoes I think you will enjoy it. ruclips.net/video/L1rf1FXtI9s/видео.html

  • @L_Martin
    @L_Martin Месяц назад

    Do we still need to cover up the leaves with more compost when they first appear?

  • @eliev7844
    @eliev7844 Год назад

    Such a helpful video. Who would’ve thought about removing the flowers? Thank you 😊

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +1

      Glad it was helpful Elie Hope you have a great harvest this year

  • @clairegarnham2742
    @clairegarnham2742 Месяц назад

    Excellent video as usual but I don’t like the way it looks as though you are using an auto que thanks Tony brilliant x

  • @jpc1779
    @jpc1779 Год назад +1

    I put coco coir in my 1st earlys last week looking forward to the results.

  • @VistasdelMar2008
    @VistasdelMar2008 Год назад

    Hi Tony, would like the links to the feed you use as per the section on feed. Thanks, in advance!

  • @fizzyfozbuzz874
    @fizzyfozbuzz874 Месяц назад

    Can I cover the tops of my containers with a sprinkling of wood shavings. They are fresh, very dry and not treated.

  • @jordynporter430
    @jordynporter430 Месяц назад

    I don’t see the link for the fertilizer and for some reason I’m having a really hard time finding a fertilizer with those ratios. I’ve only found one that’s 4-4-6. Maybe because I’m in the USA?

  • @fizzyfozbuzz874
    @fizzyfozbuzz874 Месяц назад

    Excellent video! Can I ask, which peat free compost should I buy for my potatoes that I'll be potting in containers. So many on the market it's confusing. Thank you.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Месяц назад

      ATM im not a lover of Peat Free they are still struggling to perfect it. but the best i have found is Sylvagrow

  • @markdavies6790
    @markdavies6790 Год назад +1

    Tony, I have some cattle fencing on my plot. Can you recommend a height for the cattle fencing above the Oakland 30 litre containers that will be effective against wind but won’t damage the haulms as they grow through?

  • @tabathv1
    @tabathv1 7 месяцев назад

    I’ve not got room for a compost heap, which bagged compost would you recommend instead?

  • @davidmullarkey4316
    @davidmullarkey4316 2 месяца назад

    Hi gonna plant early potatoes next wk bought 10 containers your recommendations very happy with them . When harvesting what do you use old compost for is it suitable for raised beds or compost bin ?
    Dave co Donegal 🇨🇮

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  2 месяца назад +1

      You can reuse it by adding feed or use to top up raised beds or improve soil in garden

    • @davidmullarkey4316
      @davidmullarkey4316 2 месяца назад

      @@simplifygardening thank you will use in on raised beds have 3 .help much appreciated

  • @FrankCaddy
    @FrankCaddy 3 месяца назад

    Great videos Tony, just found them.
    A question..how do you deal with slugs in your containers...do you use nematodes for instance?
    Thanks.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  3 месяца назад +1

      Hey Frank. I use nematodes around the garden so the pots dont tend to get them. i dont treat the containers themselves

  • @robert4027
    @robert4027 Год назад

    Overnight low temps in my area are 31 f. On average but next week it's warmer . Is it safe to start planting or should I wait lil longer ??

  • @michelep4340
    @michelep4340 Год назад +1

    How tall is the frame you made for the potatoes? This is the best potato video I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching, thank you for sharing the information.

  • @derekemerson8053
    @derekemerson8053 Год назад +1

    I use a mix of homemade compost and leafmold(I live near a small wood and a couple of neighbours gardens are below the trees) plus b f b and potato fertilizer seams to work well, do you think it is ok, from Co.Down

  • @Kanel__Bulle
    @Kanel__Bulle Год назад +2

    wish oakland gardens shipped to EU. the only thing close to their 30l containers locally costs me 18 euro/per container! not feasible at that price

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +3

      Wow me too I am exploring options for this in Europe and USA but red tape is causing issues

  • @tparentful
    @tparentful Месяц назад

    Any companies you recommend in the USA for those containers? Oakland doesn't deliver to the USA

  • @Blxz
    @Blxz 5 месяцев назад

    Never heard of any of these varieties in my part of Australia.

  • @lorraine4143
    @lorraine4143 7 месяцев назад

    What time of year should you buy the potato seeds and then plant them , also what variety of potatoes yield the best please

  • @gabrielmarques1111
    @gabrielmarques1111 3 месяца назад

    Im using 55l containers. How many potatoes should I use?

  • @gagglesc5631
    @gagglesc5631 Год назад

    Hi Tony, would the advice given in this video work the same for maincrop potatoes too please? Thanks dude.

  • @josiefreeborn2999
    @josiefreeborn2999 Год назад

    Hi Tony, my first early potatoes in tubs have this year the steams are starting to go black,I have used Swift and sharpes Express, any idea?

  • @jimandrews1011
    @jimandrews1011 11 месяцев назад

    I want to do container potatoes in Florida. We get some freezing temps but not much. will potatoes grow in any season? Can I stage plantings every couple months to to have a continuous harvest as long as I protect them from freezing? The high PH sandy non soil only grows weeds so containers are attractive. I've been very successful with hydroponics, indoors with lettuce and outdoors with tomatoes and cucumbers.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  9 месяцев назад

      not if there is frost. check out todays video on potatoes I think you will enjoy it. ruclips.net/video/L1rf1FXtI9s/видео.html

  • @homegardens7682
    @homegardens7682 Год назад

    Alright Tony. You got a new camera or lens? Great video quality and of course great content.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +1

      Yes I have Dan but the exposure was all over the place due to a software issue. It was saying exposure was perfect when it was blown out. I have updated it so hopefully now it will be good

    • @homegardens7682
      @homegardens7682 Год назад

      @@simplifygardening It will look great. Nice and sharp.

  • @cw2126
    @cw2126 Год назад

    👍🌱🇬🇧 yes then Tony

  • @ebxo269
    @ebxo269 Год назад

    Great video, slightly burnt out. you can insert some pipe down through the container with holes drilled in to water equally water it instead of just pouring it on the top.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад

      Yes but it’s not required in these containers

    • @ebxo269
      @ebxo269 Год назад

      @@simplifygardening ok

  • @chrishamilton-wearing3232
    @chrishamilton-wearing3232 Год назад

    Hi Tony. Not a potato question but seeking advice regarding a raised bed and Hugelkultur. My raised bed is deep- 600mm , and my idea is to build up the bed in layers. We are blessed with plenty of hugel so the first layer is sorted. The subsequent layers will be grass clippings, hay, and topsoil mixed with compost. Now , I have some well rotted moo poo and plenty of wood ash from the log burner. So the question is : where would you suggest I add these to the bed ? My first thoughts were to add some wood ash onto the bottom layer ( the hugel ) , the moo poo mixed in with the topsoil and a sprinkling of wood ash to finish off. What do you reckon ? TIA.

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +2

      Below the soil layer and above everything else check out my video a few weeks ago on it

  • @wardsdotnet
    @wardsdotnet 10 месяцев назад

    Do Oakland Gardens ship to the USA? If not do you know of a source for the buckets here? Why not use fabric grow bags?

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  9 месяцев назад

      not atm sorry. im looking for a company i can work with there to stock them. check out todays video on potatoes I think you will enjoy it. ruclips.net/video/L1rf1FXtI9s/видео.html

  • @wardsdotnet
    @wardsdotnet 10 месяцев назад

    For the watering instructions can you give those in terms of gallons per hour? That's how drip irrigation emitters are rated in the US

  • @nalinapatel4881
    @nalinapatel4881 8 месяцев назад

    Tony.
    If I was to plant some sappo Mari in container and leave them outside over winter.
    Will they grow from spring onwards.
    What do you think?

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  8 месяцев назад

      not if u plant in a container the liklihood is the tubers will freeze and turn to mush, the ground is somewhat protected, even then only if we have a mild winter

  • @stewartmk7
    @stewartmk7 Год назад

    Hi Tony, very informative video. I've grown potatoes (Charlotte) in pots for the last 3 years now, and had some great crops from them. But I have found cooking them to be difficult.. last year and other years, after only about 5 minutes of boiling, they start to fall apart. The outer half inch or so comes away and the rest goes to mush...any suggestions would be much appreciated, ie would inconsistent watering cause this?

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +2

      Yes stewart because the potatoes go through a dry spell then take on moisture to quick and this causes cracking on the inside of the tuber. be more consistent if possible

    • @stewartmk7
      @stewartmk7 Год назад +2

      Thanks for that, I watered them every day last year, sometimes twice, in an exceptionally hot summer. But I went away for a long weekend and asked my neighbour to water them for me, but judging by the wilting tops, I guess they didn't.

  • @user-uu7jk2nh3e
    @user-uu7jk2nh3e Год назад

    Is it ok to mix the coconut coir with shop bought peat free compost and if so what percentages would you recommend. Thanks for such informative videos

  • @preebetts7762
    @preebetts7762 Год назад

    Hi Tony! I’ve been growing my potatoes in containers for a few years now and earth them up as they appear however i’m going in holiday for a month this year! And wondering if I can earth it all the way up to the rim of the container? Just worried the tubers will be exposed if i don’t! Will this be ok? I remember seeing one of your vdos that u earth them all the way up? Need your advise! Thanks!

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  9 месяцев назад

      fill them to the top when planting them. check out todays video on potatoes I think you will enjoy it. ruclips.net/video/L1rf1FXtI9s/видео.html

  • @markwiltshire1852
    @markwiltshire1852 Год назад

    I first started growing in 30 litre buckets two years ago. I’ve not had great success. I use a fairly decent compost, add BFB. I think it’s down to the watering, I’m watering every 3 days?

  • @susanelwood5794
    @susanelwood5794 2 месяца назад

    Hi, where do,you get the chopped straw from and what is a good price? 😊

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Месяц назад +1

      Its about £8 a bag and lasts ages it comes from a farm store sold as horse bedding

  • @VENZUL0
    @VENZUL0 Год назад +2

    That's a great deal on containers, do you know of a US-based provider? Or will ship to US? Thanks!

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +2

      They can’t ship there I’m trying to find a supplier there but no luck so far but any 7 or 10 gallon bucket will do if u add drainage

    • @VENZUL0
      @VENZUL0 Год назад

      @@simplifygardening yeah but they won't be as cool as yours 👍🏼. I'm moving from bags to bins this season & I want ones with proper drainage grooves. I think poor drainage was part of the cause of my low yeild last season.

  • @Daared81
    @Daared81 9 месяцев назад

    What do you usually do with the soilmix at the end of the season ?

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  9 месяцев назад

      I reuse it ruclips.net/video/3G9du1Bhlas/видео.html this video will show you how

  • @davidwootton6287
    @davidwootton6287 Год назад +1

    Have just acquired some 15Lt pots. Would these be ok for 2 potatoes at different levels.?

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад +1

      They would work but water would need be kept on top of and prevent them getting too hot

    • @davidwootton6287
      @davidwootton6287 Год назад

      @@simplifygardening Thanks. Will trial a few pots this year to see how they grow.

  • @stradman2490
    @stradman2490 Год назад

    Unfortunately Oakland Gardens do not post items outside the UK?

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening  Год назад

      No they dont and I am trying to find an alternative for outside the UK

  • @mandiegarrett1706
    @mandiegarrett1706 9 месяцев назад

    How do I buy the tub in US? I think they only ship inside UK? Thanks.