Growing Potatoes In Plastic Containers Is Easy

Potatoes can be planted in your garden as soon as your soil temperatures are above 45˚F. Here in Cottage Grove, OR we like to plant ours in early April. Potatoes can be planted in the open field, raised beds or containers, and they prefer fertile, loose, well-drained soil. Larger potatoes can be cut into smaller pieces before planting — allow the cut potato to heal before planting to prevent rot (2-3 days at 70°F). Plant potatoes with 3 eyes per piece, 4-6” deep, and about 12” apart. Hilling: as

Farmers are scrambling to get potatoes planted during the dry weather spell, hoping to make up for a shortfall caused by the worst rainfall some have experienced in 40 years. Adverse weather in recent months means consumers are facing a possible rise in the price of potatoes – as well as products such as crisps. | Irish Independent