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Potatoes are so easy to grow in containers! Here are the best tips!

 

1. Understanding the Potato Lifecycle: Recognizes the growth process from sprouting ‘eyes’ to forming tubers underground.

2. Choosing the Right Potato Variety: Emphasizes selecting early mid-season or late varieties based on regional climate and growth periods.

3. Prepping Seed Potatoes: Details the ‘chitting’ process in light and moderate temperatures to encourage sprouts before planting.

4. Potato Planting Time: Specifies ideal planting times based on local frost dates to prevent damage to potatoes.

5. Selecting Containers: Describes suitable containers like grow bags and emphasizes adequate drainage.

6. Planting and Soil Preparation: Guides on soil layering positioning sprouted potatoes and ongoing soil coverage to promote growth.

7. Watering and Fertilization: Discusses maintaining moisture through drip lines and using organic fertilizers suited for acidic soil.

8. Sunlight Requirements: Advises on positioning containers to receive at least 6 hours of daily sunlight.

9. Harvesting Potatoes: Differentiates between harvesting times for new and mature potatoes and offers tips for storage.

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