Containers For Growing Potatoes


Picking A Container For Growing Potatoes
You can grow potatoes in almost any kind of container as long as it is big enough. It needs to hold at least ten gallons of potting soil to have sufficient room for a decent harvest of potatoes.

Fabric Containers – We show below a number of fabric containers designed to grow potatoes.  These fabrics allow air into the root area and drain so well it is impossible to have water standing in the container.

Potato Planter Bag

by Bosmere

  • Ideal for decks and patios
  • Dimensions: 18" H x 14" W
  • Drainage holes in the bottom of the bag
  • Each bag can hold 3-5 potato plants
  • Easy storage!

Potato Planter Bags are ideal for anyone wanting to grow potatoes in very little space. They are easy to use, simply add container mix and seed potatoes, then at the end of the season, dump a bag full of potatoes out onto the ground.

 

Potato Grow Bags Made of Double Layered Felt Like Fabric. 18 Inches in Diameter 14 Inches High. Fabric Allows Air to Circulate Around Roots. Two (2) Bags in This Package.

by Eco-Friendly

  • Size 18 Inches Diameter x 14 inches high.. Two (2) in package
  • Felt like fabric material for aeration of potato plants
  • Bag holds 15 gallon of soil or 60 quarts
  • Porous fabric allows excess water to drain and roots to breathe
  • Plant up to 5 Seedlings in this lightweight Fabric Bag

Plant a potato plant anywhere and make the most of limited space! Potato Grow Bags are made of patented, double-layer geotextile polypropylene fabric instead of plastic. This felt-like fabric allows for great aeration so your potato plants will not suffer from heat build-up, overwatering, or poor aeration. Prevents heat build up in the roots due to good air flow coming through the fabric. Potato Grow Bags have a porous fabric that air-prunes plant roots, resulting in a robust and healthy root system. Plant up to 5 seedlings in this size Potato Grow Bag! There are two (2) potato bags in this package. Each bag weighs less than one pound when empty. Can also be used for tomato plants, peppers, melons, and more. Holds up to 15 gallons of soil or 60 quarts. Can be used for more than one or two seasons. Made in USA

Jumbo Potato Grow Bag

by Gardener's Supply Company

We grew potatoes in a number of different fabric pots, and this one came out the winner, producing a big, 13-pound harvest. The porous fabric of the Potato Bin® aerates roots, prevents heat build-up and allows excess water to drain away. Its compact size lets you grow your own potatoes in just about any sunny spot. Grow potatoes anywhere — no garden required! Designed to provide the best growing conditions for potatoes Porous fabric allows heat to dissipate and excess water to evaporate Choice of two sizes Our Container Mix is the perfect planting mix! See all of our Grow Bags

 

Plastic Containers – 10 to 20 gallon plastic garbage cans or large plastic storage tubs work well for growing potatoes. Plastic garbage cans and storage tubs can be covered to store the soil in for the next year. Simply take your plastic garbage can or tub and drill several holes in the bottom for drainage.

Proper Soil For Growing Potatoes in Containers
You don’t want to use plain garden soil exclusively in a container; it is too dense and will compact.  You can find potting mixes in 40 lb. bags in most garden centers. 

A good mixture is

  • 1/3 real soil,
  • 1/3 soilless potting mix, and
  • 1/3 finished compost. 

Add ½ cup of granular organic fertilizer to every 10 gallons of container mix. 

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