Tips and Tricks For Growing Loads Of Potatoes | In-Ground or Container Gardening

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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025

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  • @oceansoul3694
    @oceansoul3694 Год назад +1

    I see the old goat hiding behind the heart boxes behind Mama Hoss, easy to see when she was talking about fermenting. This is a great video ~ thank You!

  • @kaygalloway4315
    @kaygalloway4315 2 года назад +1

    Old goat is peeking around the hearts behind Mrs Hoss.

  • @tonygengler5989
    @tonygengler5989 2 года назад +2

    The old goat is behind miss hoss and the hearts. Been planting potatoes my whole life. Love growing and eating them

  • @WinkTartanBelle
    @WinkTartanBelle 2 года назад +4

    That silly OLD GOAT is hiding behind the hearts over Mamma Hoss's right shoulder.
    The garden photos from Tom today were so inspiring and lovely. Well done!
    I'm still dithering over which potatoes I want to grow here in north Texas. I've been making grow pouches of my empty 50-pound feed sacks for years now. Always have good luck with potatoes in those. I'm leaning towards the Red Norland and either Yukon gold or German Butterball. I've never grown the Butterballs but I keep hearing rave reviews about their tastiness. Probably going to add some Kennebec too, since we do love our fried potatoes. Guess I better hurry up and make up my mind before all the seed potatoes are gone!

  • @ajhertzell
    @ajhertzell 2 года назад +10

    I grew potatoes last year for the first time. I used the Ruth Stout method, growing in the straw. It’s the lazy gardener’s way of growing potatoes and when you harvest them, they come out clean because they grow mostly on top of the soil. I’m looking forward to trying it again this year. I’m an urban homesteader so I try all kinds of growing methods.

    • @halfbubbleoffplumb8480
      @halfbubbleoffplumb8480 2 года назад +1

      I didnt even get that far lol. My first two attempts were just at making my own slips... no luck... so this year I figured I'd buy them instead.

    • @lindas9806
      @lindas9806 2 года назад +1

      The voles got mine in straw last year.

    • @kikiinthegarden
      @kikiinthegarden 2 года назад +1

      I’m an urban homesteader too! I’m going to try my hand at potatoes this year 🤞🏾 I’m also going to try the straw method your talking about.

    • @DC-rd6oq
      @DC-rd6oq Год назад +1

      ​@@halfbubbleoffplumb8480 Sweet potatoes grow from slips. They are in the morning glory family. Irish potatoes grow from an actual potato (or piece of a potato, depending on size), not slips.

    • @halfbubbleoffplumb8480
      @halfbubbleoffplumb8480 Год назад

      @@DC-rd6oq thanks. I tried both each time. Sweet potatoes tried rooting in a glass held up with tooth picks, and also half deep in moist soil in a pot, no luck getting slips. Tried white potatoes 2x. Cut, planted eyes up in soil, few green leaves came up, flowers on one, let the top wilt n die off no potatoes. Next time cut, let scab over planted in ground nothing sprouted at all. This time, ordered red seed potatoes. They say 3rd times the charm!

  • @tobybyrd1669
    @tobybyrd1669 2 года назад +3

    Been waiting for this show on potato's a long time. Thanks for adding the container part because that is what I going to do. Boy the old Goat was really hiding well tonight, finely saw him behind the hearts behind Mrs. Hoss.

  • @desertviewhomestead
    @desertviewhomestead 2 года назад +1

    Behind Mrs Hoss behind the heart set, the old goat

  • @tenderfoot6185
    @tenderfoot6185 2 года назад +1

    LOL, yall crack me up! Can we agree to disagree....I just love all your information and would not make it through without your wealth of gardening info! I see the old goat over Momma Hoss's shoulder behind the hearts.

    • @gardeningwithhoss
      @gardeningwithhoss  2 года назад

      That's how ya gotta get through sometimes.. agree to disagree. ;) Appreciate your support!

  • @janiceryerson2882
    @janiceryerson2882 2 года назад +5

    Hey from South Carolina I live a mile from the ocean And I consider myself an urban gardener My garlic and onions are coming up really good.

    • @gardeningwithhoss
      @gardeningwithhoss  2 года назад +1

      Hey hey! Keep up the good work!

    • @infiniteadam7352
      @infiniteadam7352 2 года назад +1

      You may really enjoy also learning from Jadam, Korean natural farming methods. I live in Orlando Florida and really learned a lot, I am trying to get some ocean water to add to my JLF. There is a farmer named Chris Trump here on RUclips that is 100% KNF.

  • @sandramalone7261
    @sandramalone7261 2 года назад +1

    Old goat is behind Mama Hoss in the hearts … happy gardening- I’m getting excited! #Growyourownfood

  • @bettyp.8177
    @bettyp.8177 2 года назад +5

    I am just getting ready to jump into fermenting, so i appreciate the ideas and videos. Old Goat is hiding behind the wood hearts just behind mama hoss. Still struggling with good potatoes harvest here in Florida, so thank you for the info and keep it coming. Thank you

    • @gardeningwithhoss
      @gardeningwithhoss  2 года назад +1

      You can do it!

    • @FloridaGirl-
      @FloridaGirl- 2 года назад +1

      I just harvested a haul of sweet potatoes. Now I have to do potatoes. I read yukon golds do good here in FL. 🤷‍♀️ I’ll try anything! 🤣👍

  • @gardeningsimplified
    @gardeningsimplified 2 года назад +3

    Last year we started freeze drying some of our potatoes, and it's an excellent way to preserve your harvest.

  • @cliftonfontenot2359
    @cliftonfontenot2359 2 года назад +1

    The old goat is behind momma hoss’s head behind the 3 hearts. Here in south Louisana waiting on my potatoes to come in.

  • @lisalloyd4088
    @lisalloyd4088 2 года назад +1

    The viking potatoes I recieved last year did great in the drought. Will order more for sure. Old goat is behind Miss Hoss behind the 💕

  • @chrismayhew1723
    @chrismayhew1723 2 года назад

    Old Goat behind hearts behind mrs Hoss

  • @Schmitt_Farms
    @Schmitt_Farms Год назад

    The old goat is hiding behind the triple hearts wrapped with burlap behind Mama Hoss’s right shoulder! I love watching Mama Hoss cooking in the kitchen and giving us new recipes:)

  • @beckypeterson7522
    @beckypeterson7522 Год назад

    Old Goat is behind Mama Hoss shoulder by the hearts... love the potato info!

  • @tpaw6908
    @tpaw6908 2 года назад

    Upstate mountains SC your third shelf on right old goat is dressed to kill for Valentine's right of the heart. I love my chow chow. I'm looking forward to the fermentation. Have a great week ❤️🙏

  • @sincin9935
    @sincin9935 2 года назад

    I love the info! Thanks, and that old goat is behind momma Hoss behind the hearts 💕

  • @CarolynPollard
    @CarolynPollard 2 года назад +2

    Love you Hoss’s. Thanks for sharing y’all’s awesome gardening knowledge. The old goat is behind the two hearts ♥️ ❤

  • @jimmypayne6319
    @jimmypayne6319 2 года назад

    Great show as always, looks like the old goat is behind Mama Hoss in the jar with the hearts.

  • @marksalyers1379
    @marksalyers1379 2 года назад +3

    Last year was my first time growing potatoes. I used welded wire fencing to make hoops that were 18" high and 24" diameter. I lined them with weed block fabric. I used a compost blend for soil. I grew red potatoes and had a great harvest. I liked the method because I can stack the hoops for indeterminate potatoes. To harvest, I pull the wire and push the soil over.

    • @joebird1400
      @joebird1400 Год назад

      Why make things so jard.....potatoes are EASY

    • @jennyzonjee9686
      @jennyzonjee9686 Год назад

      Joe Bird, I have tried twice and got "baby" potatoe size. I don't give in easily, so will be trying again

  • @carolavant3778
    @carolavant3778 2 года назад +1

    Better late than never! My one and only bath is finally being renovated, and it's wearing me out! Beautiful seed potatoes, and lots of really good information today! Don't y'all just love Tom Matthews? Between his beautiful garden and his smoke house prowess, I'd love to have him for a neighbor!

  • @gammelgardens
    @gammelgardens 2 года назад

    Thanks for the info, I always learn something new from you! Old goat is behind Mama Hoss and the hearts.

  • @backyardcardinals
    @backyardcardinals 2 года назад +1

    Hello from Texas y'all! Beds are ready. Waiting on the potatoes. We've got lots.of plans for spring. We still have carrots in the ground as well as onions and garlic. We see the Old Goat behind the hearts behind Mama Hoss.

    • @gardeningwithhoss
      @gardeningwithhoss  2 года назад

      Sounds great! Yes he is, thanks for joining us tonight.

  • @Amanda-zh6ng
    @Amanda-zh6ng 2 года назад

    Thanks for the fermenting tips and potato variety showcase. The old goat is behind the hearts behind mama hoss.

  • @chasitythornbrugh9489
    @chasitythornbrugh9489 2 года назад +1

    As always great info. Thank you! Old Goat behind Mrs. Hoss in the hearts.

  • @Srhsbmet
    @Srhsbmet 2 года назад

    Great info on potatoes. Can’t wait to plant. Goat behind Mama hiding behind hearts

  • @francesray7452
    @francesray7452 Год назад

    I liked to never found old goat! he is behind Mama Hoss hiding behind the hearts.

  • @sonyagiddings1175
    @sonyagiddings1175 2 года назад

    Just getting started in gardening. Toms garden looked great! Thank you for sharing the pics. Old goat is behind Mamma Hoss’s head peaking out from behind the 3 red hearts.

  • @01Woof
    @01Woof Год назад

    The sneaky old gout is behind mama hoss behind the hearts, I love my where's Waldo, need more corney jokes, my kids love when I tell them the jokes

  • @anitabaldwin2176
    @anitabaldwin2176 2 года назад

    Hi from Stan and Anita Baldwin Huntsville Al.
    Love potatoes.
    The old Goat is behind the 3 red hearts on second shelf behind Mama Hoss.

  • @calvincollier8
    @calvincollier8 2 года назад +1

    I see that old goat behind the heart shaped valentine behind Sheila. Great potato information! Thanks!

  • @janiceryerson2882
    @janiceryerson2882 2 года назад +2

    Also I have rutabaga and collard's growing also.i forgot to plant my carrots is it OK to but them in now. Love the row by row show .I see the old goat behind mama Hoss by the ❤️.

  • @miccomley2615
    @miccomley2615 2 года назад +1

    Howdy from Texas 8b. Going to try chitting my potatoes this year. Wish me luck cos I’ve never tried it before. Old Goat is behind Moma Hoss behind the hearts.

  • @wordvendor1
    @wordvendor1 2 года назад

    Back in the 60s, I picked potatoes every summer with my family in Michigan. Huge fields.

  • @halfbubbleoffplumb8480
    @halfbubbleoffplumb8480 2 года назад +1

    This is my 3rd time trying to grow potatoes.. struck out the first two times. Order seed potatoes from ya'll this time, just received them as I'm in zone 9.

  • @robertbillings1452
    @robertbillings1452 2 года назад +1

    I just got my seed order and the get dirty pin was in with it. Thank you so much.

  • @L.A.6482
    @L.A.6482 Год назад

    Where I live the ground is so damp I must grow in raised beds and containers. So it’s nice to have farmers like yourselves give us the options and advise.

  • @derek7837
    @derek7837 2 года назад

    The old goat is behind the 3 hearts with tan ribbon/bow decor on the shelf behind Mrs. Hoss

  • @chemteachingfarmer
    @chemteachingfarmer 2 года назад

    That Old Goat is trying to hide behind the heart figurine on the second shelf behind Momma Hoss's Left shoulder! Great show!

  • @petlover071
    @petlover071 2 года назад

    You really have to be watching to catch that goat! It is behind Mama Hoss and the hearts. You are making my mouth pucker, eating those pickles!

  • @midsouthhomestead7527
    @midsouthhomestead7527 Год назад +1

    Yukon Gold is my favorite. It grows well in the Collierville TN area.

  • @thomassimms8202
    @thomassimms8202 2 года назад

    I'd like to add potatoes to my garden thus year. Old goat right behind Mama Hoss behind hearts.

  • @chelinfusco6403
    @chelinfusco6403 2 года назад +2

    W ordered our Yukon Gold from you ..waiting with anticipation. We already got this month the flowers and the Hossinators branded package.. We are SO excited!!

  • @sharrylou
    @sharrylou 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tips on potatoes. Every one of my beds has had tomatoes. Time to build a new bed for my Yukon Golds since Greg said they are a night shade just as tomatoes are. Old Goat behind Sheila and the red hearts.

  • @karenzorn773
    @karenzorn773 2 года назад

    Great show as usual, old goat behind Mama Hoss behind big heart peaking out.

  • @naplescajun
    @naplescajun 2 года назад

    Our potatoes did great last year (your seed potatoes). Old goat is behind the red hearts behind Mama Hoss.

  • @garythorsell5061
    @garythorsell5061 2 года назад +1

    Great information on container planting of potatoes 🥔

  • @GrammyMidwife
    @GrammyMidwife 2 года назад

    Old goat behind Mama Hoss on the shelf. He is peeking out from behind the hearts.

  • @elainebouley4002
    @elainebouley4002 2 года назад +1

    Love pickled anything ❤️❤️ Thanks for a few new ideas !! Love y’all

  • @rwheeler4926
    @rwheeler4926 2 года назад

    The old goat is behind Mrs. Hoss on the shelf in with the hearts

  • @rickthelian2215
    @rickthelian2215 2 года назад

    The Old Goat I’d behind Mama Hoss behind the heart on he shelf😀

  • @tanyawilliamson3968
    @tanyawilliamson3968 2 года назад

    I'm hoping to grow potatoes this year. Haven't had great luck in the past. The old goat is behind the hearts on the shelf behind Mama Hoss.

  • @cherylmackowiak3728
    @cherylmackowiak3728 2 года назад +1

    Hastings St. John’s county) Florida a big potato production area also.

  • @DIANEDRISCOLL
    @DIANEDRISCOLL 2 года назад +1

    Old goat is behind the 3 hearts with the ribbon, on right behind Mama Hoss. Excited for my potatoes to arrive on Saturday! 1st time tater gardener. 🙏🤞

  • @roberttucek8594
    @roberttucek8594 2 года назад +1

    Hello, I’m doing taters in containers again this year, last 3 years they did great. The old goat is on middle shelf behind the hearts behind momma Hoss.

  • @rickyhackett5892
    @rickyhackett5892 2 года назад +1

    I'm ready to try a couple of containers this year. The Old Goat is behind Mama Hoss and the heart shapes.

  • @WillieBrownbentKamalaDown
    @WillieBrownbentKamalaDown 11 месяцев назад

    I'll be looking forward to Mama Hoss' dill pickle recipe video, I have just struggled terribly on trying to make those lol 😊

  • @PropheticEvangilticMin
    @PropheticEvangilticMin 2 года назад +1

    I am in zone five. I love the Yukon Gold. I also plant the russet. I plant them in burlap bags grow bags. They are with the flap on them.. I did grow a small white potatoes on the bottom of your chart. I just open the bag off putting soil and put them in there. Wow did I get a lot of potatoes 🥔 lol by accident.

    • @janellehapunik5632
      @janellehapunik5632 2 года назад

      Did you fertilize your potatoes? I tried in a 5 gallon container last year and it failed. I want to try grow bags this year. And just organic potting soil?

    • @PropheticEvangilticMin
      @PropheticEvangilticMin 2 года назад

      @@janellehapunik5632 yes, I fertilized with potassium. Not sure what the mixture was I’d have to look. Like she said, you just put four potatoes with a couple eyes on them cover them up wait till they sprout cover them up again until it gets to the very top and then I cover it with straw or hay whatever you have on hand..

  • @geraldwhite6029
    @geraldwhite6029 2 года назад

    Sure glad mama Hoss moved her head forward I found the old goat in the hearts😂 😂

  • @Jackieslane
    @Jackieslane 2 года назад

    Old goat is behind momma Hoss in the back of the hearts wrapped with the bow 😇

  • @garyschmitt6570
    @garyschmitt6570 2 года назад

    Old goat is behind the Triple hearts 💗 💕 💞

  • @welchfarmnc
    @welchfarmnc 2 года назад

    The goat is behind mama Hoss behind the hearts

  • @karenclaypool9625
    @karenclaypool9625 2 года назад +1

    I eat low carb, so I don’t eat potatoes, but after watching your show I might have to grow some for my neighbor! I see that Old Goat hiding behind the three dark red hearts with the burlap bow behind Mama Hoss. Thanks for all the info!

  • @ChrisCalmtheCrazy
    @ChrisCalmtheCrazy 2 года назад

    SW Virginia - Most around here use Kenebec and Pontiac

  • @barbaraengle768
    @barbaraengle768 2 года назад +1

    We're from Hastings fla known for the capital for cabbage and potatoes

  • @ronevans3663
    @ronevans3663 2 года назад +2

    I will put my potatoes in hopefully the end of February or first 2,weeks of March. I believe you guys will mail mine out by end of January. Hopefully the weather will be right this yrs.

  • @robertadcox8419
    @robertadcox8419 2 года назад

    I love potatoes. North eastern North Carolina in what they call the tidewater area grows commercial potatoes.

  • @donnaallred7068
    @donnaallred7068 2 года назад +1

    The old goat is peeking out from the red hearts behind Mama Hoss :)

  • @lindaromas
    @lindaromas Год назад

    I’ve got to decide what potatoes I want to grow this year!
    Old goat is hiding from Cupid behind the hearts!

  • @gardeninjake
    @gardeninjake 2 года назад

    I always plant Kennebec and Red Pontiac potatoes but am thinking about some Yukon Golds as well this year. Last year my Red Pontiac plants all of the sudden turned yellow and they started losing their leaves. I had 2 California Wonder peppers by them that did the same. When I say all of the sudden I mean within 2 days. I pulled the taters out and left the peppers, which eventually came out of it. Stunted but they lived. Not sure what happened. I bought some 15 gallon root pouches this year and will try potatoes in them as well. The old goat is hiding behind the lovely Mrs. Sheila behind the hearts. God Bless Yall

  • @pamelaallen7296
    @pamelaallen7296 2 года назад

    Old goat is behind the hearts behind Mama Hoss. He's ears are sticking out.

  • @tommathews3964
    @tommathews3964 2 года назад +1

    That's my garden in the photos. Eastaboga is pronounced East ah Bow gah. It's an old Indian name, Muscogee I believe, for "where the people reside". We're not far from Mt. Cheaha and Talladega Speedway. Those carrots are "container carrots" and I don't think I'll ever go back in ground! I can control that soil consistency, keep it nice and fluffy, and let those carrots grow big and straight. That's green beans in the pic with all of the mulch. That's a 5 panel long "bean tunnel" that the pole beans eventually cover. Nothing like picking beans standing straight up in the shade! I finally saw that dang Goat! Had to get the right camera angle......I believe Karrie must be responsible for hiding him! ;)

  • @daigledj
    @daigledj 2 года назад +2

    Hoping I didn't procrastinate too much. Just put my order in so hopefully I can plant here in coastal SC in about 2-3 weeks if the weather holds.

  • @annieanderson6112
    @annieanderson6112 Год назад +1

    I planted the purple potatoes in 5 gallon buckets and we happy with my small harvest. It was my first time growing potatoes. They are beautiful. I also bought a bunch of russets from our local garden center. My question is what is the best way to store them? I put some in gunny sacks and hung them in my dark cool basement and wrapped some individually in newspaper in a cardboard box. They're all sprouting eyes like crazy. The garden center said some ppl can keep them almost until their nest harvest. That's not happening with mine lol. Any help would be appreciated. Thank u

  • @Debs828
    @Debs828 2 года назад

    Hello hello! Just got a shipment from y'all! Love the pin. I see the old goat hiding with the red hearts behind Mama Hoss head! ♥️

    • @gardeningwithhoss
      @gardeningwithhoss  2 года назад

      Yes he is, thanks for joining us tonight. Thanks Debs

  • @hannahrosefl
    @hannahrosefl Год назад

    I've never grown potatoes successfully but wsnt to try again.
    Almost missed the old goat behind Momma hoss by the double hearts 💕

  • @vanessasandvik5383
    @vanessasandvik5383 2 года назад

    Don’t forget Alaska! It got missed on the chart. We may not have the huge production of some areas but we have a great climate for potato growing. A few farms grow them here and home growers in ground as well as in pots. They taste so good! Alaska potatoes are the best! We’ve grown them for years.

    • @gardeningwithhoss
      @gardeningwithhoss  2 года назад

      Great point!

    • @vanessasandvik5383
      @vanessasandvik5383 2 года назад

      @@gardeningwithhoss Thank you, I’ve been enjoying your channel! We only have an acre here in Alaska but trying to make it as productive as possible. We are out of the main thoroughfare of the USA and many of our food reserves are somewhere in Oregon so more and more people here are trying to do more farm/gardening.

  • @HanleysHomestead
    @HanleysHomestead 2 года назад +1

    I got my Hoss order! I'm excited about trying your seeds this year

  • @HarmonyHillHomestead1
    @HarmonyHillHomestead1 2 года назад +1

    Already ordered my taters from yall. Viking and German Butterball...Looking forward to getting them. We plant here Valentines day💞💞 🐐 is on the side of the heart behind Ms. Hoss. Had to take a screenshot and zoom in🤣🤣

  • @jameswise7165
    @jameswise7165 2 года назад

    The old goat is hiding in the hearts ❤

  • @monicageter7004
    @monicageter7004 2 года назад

    Yukon Gold are my favs, but I think I'd like to try that royal Purple Majesty! That ole 🐐 is behind Shiela's head behind the red ♥️'s.
    My hubby LOVES your 🌽 y jokes🤓

  • @mommypov4958
    @mommypov4958 2 года назад +1

    Awesome! Thanks for the tater tips! I'm planning on going tater crazy this year!
    Old goat is behind the hearts!

  • @pappysfavorite
    @pappysfavorite 2 года назад

    Old goat behind momma Hoss hiding behind the big hearts
    It’s TATER time

  • @designpavingusa
    @designpavingusa 10 месяцев назад

    We really enjoy y’all’s videos, if possible please consider using a mic, it would be much easier to understand yall. Thanks again for what you do

  • @cindyelmore7784
    @cindyelmore7784 2 года назад

    The ole goat is behind the hearts on the shelf. Can’t wait to get my potatoes in the ground!!

  • @pappysfavorite
    @pappysfavorite 2 года назад +1

    They are grown in Okeechobee FL

  • @susanharris1691
    @susanharris1691 2 года назад

    Hastings,Fl is know for potato farming. Near St Augustine

  • @cindyw53
    @cindyw53 2 года назад +1

    Oh! I saw old goat hiding well! Behind Mama Hoss peeking out from the bigger heart 😁 I need to do better with my potatoes. I end up with lots of small ones, and they are all sending sprouts. They are Yukon Gold.

  • @weberhomestead4870
    @weberhomestead4870 2 года назад

    Can't wait to get my hand sin the soil...will get taters in end of March! 6A...looks like old goat is behind Mrs hoss and those hearts...great video btw 🥔🍠🥔🍠

  • @lorilockwood4323
    @lorilockwood4323 2 года назад

    Ruth Stout gardening method. She was very interesting as a gardener. :)

  • @troy7844
    @troy7844 2 года назад

    Going to try and grow some red potatoes this year never have . I’m kinda new to the gardening. I’ve been gardening for about 2 yrs now. I did good last spring with peas and celebrity tomatoes and Cherokee purple. Haven’t figured out corn yet. Thanks for all the good info y’all give. Be blessed and stay dirty!😂

  • @tammyohlsson7966
    @tammyohlsson7966 2 года назад +3

    I’m so excited to get my taters from you! Should be shipped soon.
    Blessings!

  • @kenkoepke9764
    @kenkoepke9764 2 года назад +1

    Old Goat is behind Mama Hoss on the center shelf

  • @je-fq7ve
    @je-fq7ve Год назад

    Maine is known for their seed potatoes because it is so far north few pests or diseases bother them.

  • @FLboyshuffle
    @FLboyshuffle 2 года назад

    Hastings FL is a large potato-growing area.

  • @aileensmith3062
    @aileensmith3062 2 года назад +2

    For so long I did not think that the old goat had a heart. Now I see him hiding behind two of them? Will be planting our potatoes in raised beds about the 15th of March. We are in Zone 7, New Mexico style!

  • @joyces8217
    @joyces8217 2 года назад +3

    Potatoes are my favorite to grow! Or at least a close second to green beans ;) trying fermentation for the first time this year (Sauer kraut) The old goat is living large as usual and he's behind those hearts that are behind Mama Hoss.

  • @garyschmelzer
    @garyschmelzer 2 года назад +1

    Hey, Greg question on using drip tape with taters obviously I can’t stop the rain but I don’t like to put any water overhead on plants. Now our usual drip tape, is it best to use zip tape on taters and if so, would it be best to lay the drip tape on top of the ground instead of below, where the tubers are and then, of course, after the first side dress, you would cover the dirt to heal the potatoes in cover the drip tape