Overview
Learn how to grow seed potatoes in a compost bag by following Monty Don's step-by-step video guide.
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spring
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Hi, should you leave bag in shade or direct sun?, being plastic would it sweat inside and ruin the crop?
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Great stuff, just about to do this. I miss Monty! Wherever you are, I hope you're well.
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I tried this for the first time and with great sucess.Cheaper than buying pots ( can be re-used ).
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I don't know about growing organic potatoes in plastic bags. There is some evidence that rubber and plastics leach chemicals into soil. Hoses, made of PVC (though it is not well known in the US) leach lead, especially if they lie out in the sun. Since potatoes need full sun to grow, those bags are going to get pretty hot. Before I used this method, I'd like to see some testing to make sure that plastic bags are safe for growing food.
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My pots have chitted when will it be safe to plant them outside in a bag
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Have just planted up a few different varieties in bags to see how they do. Do you wait for the foliage to die down before harvesting?
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Gardeners World Mag 29th July. Grow pots for xmas!!! What do i use for seed pots. Some of what i am harvesting now ?(king edwards). If not, where do i buy them. I've got plentty of sacks.
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banini rated this article
10 March 2009
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