Planting spuds

 I'm sure I've read somewhere about people planting potatoes in large tubs.
Ican do this, but is it right that potatoes are planted at different layers
within the tub.  If so is it because of different types of potatoes or for a
staggered crop.

I have no garden to speak of - at least for veg.

Bill

 
I think it's more to utilise the space better!  So each time you add earth
to cover up the plants as they come through, you just add a few more.  Of
course, then you need to harvest them from the bottom up, which may not be
convenient.  Or else wait till they're all ready before emptying the whole
thing.

 On 08/01/2012 11:04, vicky@dinky.vm.bytemark.co.uk wrote:

I did this a couple of years ago (March?) using the standard B&Q black
builders' buckets, general purpose compost, and supermarket King
Edwards. Started by just covering the spud, then buried all but the tips
of the leaves as they grew. Ended up with a 4 foot spread of foliage.
When it started to die off I dug the whole lot up. Best spuds I've ever
tasted, and plenty of them.

 
Seems a great idea. Couple of questions. Did you drill holes in the bottom?
How did you judge watering?

Mike


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 On 08/01/2012 11:38, 'Mike' wrote:

Yes, a series of 10mm holes. My watering strategy was total soaking on
the assumption that the excess would drain. I don't use crocks but I do
crumble the compost by hand before use (and sometimes even pre-soak it).
After harvest it had been reduced to a fine powder, but hadn't compacted.