I didn’t expect such a bag of potatoes! How to plant them?

I didn’t expect such a bag of potatoes! How to plant them?

You decided to plant potatoes in a bag and you’re surprised by the amount of harvest? Here is a practical guide to help you succeed in this culture in an optimal way.

Choose planting bags

Choose bags specially designed for potato planting. Make sure they are large enough to allow tuber development.

Prepare soil

Fill the bag half with a mix of garden soil and compost well decomposed. Make sure the soil is well drained to avoid tuber rot.

Choose potato tubers

Choose certified potato tubers. Make sure they are healthy, with well-developed eyes.

Plant potatoes

Place 2 to 3 tubers in each bag, spacing them about 10 cm. Cover them with soil and water generously to promote germination.

Maintaining plants

• Keep the soil moist but not wet.
• Bite the plants regularly to promote tuber formation.
• Eliminate weeds that may compete with potatoes in nutrients.

Harvest potatoes

Wait until the plants are well developed before harvesting. When the foliage starts to yellow and fade, it’s time to collect the potatoes in a bag. Empty the bag to get your fresh and tasty potatoes!

By following these simple steps, you can enjoy an abundant harvest of potatoes in a bag and pleasantly surprise your loved ones with vegetables grown at home. Good planting!