Look what I’ve got
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(24-06-2020, 09:46 AM)PyreneesPlot Wrote: What is the secret of growing spuds in bags? All I've ever achieved is bags full of huge ant's nests!
Not sure there’s a secret. Luckily I’ve never had an ants nest. I’ve changed my method this year (doing it properly  Big Grin  Rolleyes ). I normally put 5 or 6 seed potatoes in a bag ( depending on size ). Plant them a 1/3 of the bag then earth up as needed until bag is full. Using a mix of compost and grass clippings.
I normally get an ok harvest. I mainly use the bags because I don’t seem to loose as many to slugs. I’d loose over 50% planting in the beds (even with nematodes)


This year however I’ve been very good and only put 3 seed potatoes in each bag. Again planting in a 1/3. But earth up with compost only.  So I’m looking forward to seeing if my changes will produce a better yield.
Builder that would like to go play in the garden.
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Messages In This Thread
Look what I’ve got - by Small chilli - 23-06-2020, 10:52 PM
RE: Look what I’ve got - by Bren - 24-06-2020, 09:18 AM
RE: Look what I’ve got - by PyreneesPlot - 24-06-2020, 09:46 AM
RE: Look what I’ve got - by Small chilli - 24-06-2020, 12:05 PM
RE: Look what I’ve got - by toomanytommytoes - 24-06-2020, 03:02 PM
Neffa - by Neffa - 25-06-2020, 11:16 AM
RE: Look what I’ve got - by Small chilli - 25-06-2020, 11:43 AM



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