Capneys potato bin

Remember? Sure you do.
I planted five potatoes in a dustbin awhile back.
The green stuff is dying back and its getting near to opening time.
I know you cant wait but you will have to wait until the sun shines.
I shall video it and post it on U tube for you to have a laugh at.
I had better hope for a good crop now !
Or be a laughing stock of G.C
Robert

 

good luck robert, im sure they will be great!

 

Sure they will be fine!

 

Today is opening day.
Pictures tell the story.
Not a fantastic result but as I only started with five potatos costing 35p I reckon its a result.
Robert
The Bin....


Clear the decks for action


Its a lucky dip! with only potatoes for prizes


End result


Weighing in at 11.2 Lbs or 4.1Kg

 

Yum, nice work.

 

Did you make drain holes in the bin Robert?

 

Yes. I drilled about four across the bottom.
First layer is stones.
Then layer of a mixture of peat based compost and home compost from the composter.
Five potatoes layered over that and repeatedly covered as growth appears. ( Earthing up)
Watering was about 6 to 9 Ltrs a day. even if it rained.
Potatoes I got from our local deli. and were well chited. Not really fit to eat.... Scottish organic and cost 35p for the five!
Robert

 

:thumb:

Cheers for that mate....I don't have the ground (or the back anymore for digging) so next year I shall go for that method.

I did read on a (selling)website somewhere that they recommended after planting the spuds to fill the container two thirds full and then add compost after that...if you follow.

What do you reckon, as the only time I have ever grown suds was in the ground, and earthed up afterwards.:thumb:

 

Well that explains the success:D:D
I'll do you 60p for ten next year:D

 

Thats good going cap, they are a good size for container grown aswell.

 

Quote: "I did read on a (selling)website somewhere that they recommended after planting the spuds to fill the container two thirds full and then add compost after that...if you follow."

Morning Tweaky
After planting all five at the bottom I only covered the new growth, when it showed another inch or two, I covered again and continued untill the level reached the top.
Robert

 

MF
How many tubers would you normally plant in one bin?
Im thinking of layering them next year. maybe pushing up the 15 in each
Robert

 

you plant five to a large bin. Otherwise you will only get small ones,not decent size tatties. did try it but onle got small ones,

 

Five it is then. just as I have this year.