There's nothing like the taste of fresh, home-grown potatoes and they're so easy to grow They're also packed with nutrients , a great source of vitamin C, B6, and Potassium to name just a few. So, why not try and grow these resourceful vegetables? All you need is a sunny space to grow, a steady supply of water, some plastic bags or containers and seed potatoes!

P otatoes are a great investment in space and time that will give every gardener a tasty reward that can be stored for months.

If you don't have big space for planting potatoes, or you don't have a garden. However, everyone can enjoy harvesting a few of their home grown potatoes in summer using plastic bags, containers or you purchase Potato Planter Bags from HERE !





It is very important to start with “certified seed potatoes” which are disease-free. Good varieties can be found online from HERE !

. How to Grow Potatoes .



. Chitting Potatoes.

After buying your seed potatoes, set them in a cool, dry and bright position to allow them to start sprouting (this process is called chitting). You have to start chitting your potatoes 6 weeks before you plan to plant them.

Chit your seed potatoes by setting them out in an empty egg cartons in a cool, bright, frost free position (10C/ 50F) to allow them to sprout.

Seed potatoes,benefit from 'chitting' prior to being planted. This will cause the eyes of the seed potato to start sprouting. The sprouts should be small, and purple in colour. But if you end up with long, white coloured sprouts, it means there is not enough light, or you are sprouting shop bought potatoes. Once each of your seed potatoes have got 2 or 3 good sized sprouts on them, it’s time to plant them out in soil.





. Preparing The Soil for planting.

As potatoes are aggressively rooting plants, i found that they will produce the best crop when planted in a light, loose and well-drained soil. But even if the soil conditions and growing seasons are less than perfect and as potatoes are very adaptable the plants will almost always produce a respectable crop.

Multipurpose potting soil is good, but i mix it with my garden soil and some of my own garden-made compost. I also add a couple of handfuls of organic fertilizer , such as well aged chicken manure . Composted chicken manure not only helps to build the health of the soil by adding o rganic matter and increasing water holding capacity but it also acts as a fantastic fertilizer adding vital nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to your plants.

. Planting Potatoes . Plant potatoes about 2-3” deep with sprouts facing up. Cover with soil and water. Keep plants watered, but not wet. Potatoes need consistent water, you have to keep the soil moist, but not wet. If the soil is too dry, the plants will die and if it’s too wet, the potatoes will rot. The best thing that i like by growing potatoes in container is that i can visibly see when i have watered deeply enough. just watch for water to seep out of the container's bottom and you will know that you potatoes have a sufficient amount of water.