Growing Potatoes in 5 Gallon Buckets

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Growing Potatoes in 5 Gallon Buckets or any kind of container you have around, Growing potatoes is very easy and virtually maintenance free. For more growing info, gardening tips, indoor growing and more, visit us at http://www.growyourheirlooms.com

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Great Video, bro. Yeah... I'm with you on the "sucks gettin old" bit.

6:10.....yep when it gets above 90 I tend to heave and die as well. :P

good video i learned a lot but am confused a seed potato is just an edible potato you simply use for seeding growing more right?
so any potato is actually a seed potatoe unless you eat it am i right ?

Is it safe to grow food in plastic containers? Is it leaching harmful toxins into the soil like BPA ?

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how many buckets do u think we need to be self sufficient?

I just planted potatoes in a bucket...and I forgot to add holes for drainage!! ARGGGHH!! Does that matter or not??

Out of all the videos I have watched concerning growing taters in buckets I like yours' the best. Just two questions please: do you give them any kind of food during the growing process, and do you drill holes in the bottom of the bucket?

well done thank you!!......

does it suck getting older or did u just hit that good old organic herb the day u recorded ;-)

My Russetts are on FIRE this year. In fact,my bucket is already about Full. Gonna start a Red Potato Bucket possibly tomorrow.

haha awesome vid thank you!!!

was not sure I wanted to do potatoes until I watched your video. Thanks

do u put holes in the bottom of the buckets?

put wood chips in the bottom

Good video, especially for the beginner. Thank you. In the UK you can buy seed potatoes, costing about a £1 for bag of about 8 potatoes, already chitted (sprouted) you don't even need buckets, a cloth sag or old shopping bag will do too. I put some rocks or broken pottery in the bottom for drainage, covered with an old hanging basket liner. you can buy a pack of these liners cheap too. Water, water, water, is the secret to growing in pots though. collect your rainwater and water twice a day, once in the morning and again in the evening.

Looks interesting. Unfortunately I am deaf and I need subtitles added on so I can learn something from you.

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I saw this video last year & saved it, but this is my first time trying to grow potatoes on my porch. I can't believe how fast they are growing already after only 3 wks! How do I know when they are ready for harvest? Oh, and everyone has senior moments even if they are not seniors : )