Grow potatoes in container or trash / garbage can - 2012 gardening tutorial

Yes, you can grow potatoes in containers even if you don't have a lot of garden space, making it a suitable option for those living in a small house or an apartment.

To grow potatoes in containers, you need some containers, some potatoes, and some soil.

Holes are drilled in the container for two reasons: to allow excess water to drain out, especially during rainfall, to prevent drowning the potatoes, and to let the soil breathe as potatoes need air in the soil to grow.

You should use soil that has fertilizer in it. A mixture of Miracle-Gro garden soil, regular potting soil, and topsoil is recommended. Potatoes need acidic soil to grow, which can be achieved by mixing in some pine straw.

It is best to use seed potatoes, which can be found at any gardening store or farmer's store, as they yield better results compared to potatoes from the grocery store.

Fill the container with about four to six inches of soil, cut the potatoes into pieces ensuring each has an eye, and plant them with the eye facing upward. Space them out accordingly and then cover them with soil.

As the potato plants grow and reach about three to five inches high, add another layer of soil. Repeat this process, adding soil as the plants grow until you reach the top of the container. This encourages more potatoes to grow from the stem covered by the soil.