Low-maintenance fun. We tried growing potatoes in bags

Growing potatoes is something of a classic in our climate. Who wouldn’t want potatoes from their own garden? They’re delicious not only boiled, but also as fries, baked, and in many other preparations. Traditionally, potatoes are grown in rows in a small plot. But if you don’t have the space, it’s worth trying other ways to grow potatoes. This year, we tried growing potatoes in bags. It’s a very low-maintenance and fun activity, as we’ll show you in words and pictures.

All you need is a few sprouted potatoes and some bags

It really is that simple. Growing bags are available online everywhere these days. It’s best to choose natural ones. Avoid various synthetic ones from unverified Chinese online stores. Who knows what chemicals might end up in the potatoes. Sprouted potatoes are a must. We always have some in the spring. At worst, you can use older sprouted store-bought potatoes that we’ve had at home for a while.

Photo: Radek Stepan 

Photo: Radek Stepan 

Photo: Radek Stepan 

Different bag sizes

Yes, the bags come in various sizes. We used an eco-friendly felt planting bag measuring 30×35 cm. It should be more than enough for growing potatoes. Of course, larger ones are also available. However, this bag, even with the plant, can be comfortably carried by one person, which is ideal. You can also grow carrots and other vegetables in it. We only planted potatoes and sweet potatoes.

Tip: Ash trick for potatoes is great. We tried it.

Simple potato planting in a bag

It wasn’t complicated at all. We simply poured about 20 cm of soil into the bag and then planted the potatoes. We then covered them with a light layer of soil, leaving enough room to add more later. As the plants grew, we gradually added more soil. Now the soil is almost at the top of the bags. There’s no room for more.

We already have beautiful plants; we’ll have to wait for the harvest

That’s right. You can see for yourself, after all. We took several photos. In total, we’re growing 4 potato plants and one sweet potato plant. The sweet potato has been quite nibbled by slugs, but we should still get a harvest. We’ll have to wait for that, though. When it comes, we’ll let you know, of course.

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Photo and Photogallery: Radek Stepan