How to Plant POTAOTES | 6 Varieties

[@lorenstribling6096]

Good morning. Time for coffee and a few minutes of calm.

[@billhunt892]

Morning Y'all , Danny this is the way I look at it... you have more experience than most of us, I am here to learn, I don't enjoy negativity and you say you're gonna try fertilizer, then I'll try it ! I appreciate Y'all's channel ! Grow Grow Grow !!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We don't have a choice. All manure here is contaminated with Grazon and other chemicals.

[@billhunt892]

Deep South Homestead ... ours to Danny , we lost a lot last year , I just don't like people being negative towards your decisions, like I said I am here to learn from ya ! Thanks

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

@@billhunt892 Thanks.

[@idahohoosier8989]

So much fun watching y'all. Y'all give me hope. I bought green stalks in the fall after leaving a communist state and moving to a very conservative state so wasn't able to use them yet. So excited for spring which will be way later than I'm used. Haven't been able to get out and meet folks do to the plandemic. Growing will be way different. Thx for y'all's continued support. I'm the one who fell 10'. Got the staples out of my head yesterday. Still have vertigo so I have to use Lyft to go to the dr. Weird times. God surrounded me when I fell. No broken bones and only the back if my head and a bruise from tge back of my elbow to my shoulder. Blessed. Thx for y'all's prayer shout out for prayers on Saturday's live. Peace and blessings

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Still praying for you.

[@DavidWhosoever111]

My potatoes grow under 12” of clean wood chips. I’ve never fertilized, and barely water. 105 degrees in California sun. My potatoes are very happy

[@judyhowell7075]

I’ve done this too

[@melissab8500]

Trying that now in Florida

[@sharlenejustice7700]

I am so jealous! We are a month away from planting here in East Tennessee! You guys make such a great duo! ♥️🥰♥️

[@GrowFamilyNetwork]

Planting fingerlings because of yall❤💯

[@annieyolkley2208]

You are doing the right thing with fertilizer. It's about growing food, not fad. They contain the same compounds as organic but are already broken down and ready for consumption by the plant. ps, you are a pro at dropping those potatoes just right, lol.

[@gerrymarmee3054]

Using store bought fertilizer isn’t a horrible thing, used correctly. You used it just right. No pollution. Good growth.

[@willow8094]

Love the start of video saying plants don't know the difference between synthetic fertilizer to organics . Gary from the rusted garden says this and people get very upset and unsubscribe and this blows my mind that one cannot just learn what he is teaching and he definitely puts his time in to teach . Looking forward to see them growing up.

[@scottmac007]

only the Liberals act that way. Fact!

[@NS-pf2zc]

Danny, I don’t till, or use synthetic fertilizer, but I’ve come to realize I should never poo poo another and how they grow their food. My way works for me alright, but it doesn’t mean it works great for everyone. I’ve learned a ton from y’all! ❤️

[@robertazapfe7585]

Wanda my late hubby gave me your job in covering the potatoes. But he said he didn’t want me to work so hard so he gave me a hard rake to use. I would flip it over and drag the soil. A lot less pulling of soil. How I miss working the soil in the garden. Thank the good Lord my sons follow in their daddy’s footsteps. Happy gardening! Blessings to you both.

[@barrypetejr5655]

Have always had really good luck with kenebec potatoes......i also like green mountain potato too. Looks great guys...love that sandy loam soil !!!!😊💕

[@wandaturner3618]

Good Morning lovelies! 🙏

[@alanacawker-therusticwife]

I really enjoy your content Danny And Miss Wanda...you all are so humble, yet full of great knowledge. Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@nancygould6789]

I grew a 50 lb bag last year. Because of you, I'm gonna try again.

[@bbhills1734]

I remember when I was a child we would fertilize the potatoes like that and dad would pick out the smallest child and let him drag a chain down through the furrow to help mix that fertilize with the dirt

[@lynettetucker5236]

Good morning 🌞 Wanda and Danny you know your Land and what it needs at any given time just do what you and Wanda no what is best for you 🙂 I'm waiting to plant myself I got my seeds and pots and a small garden area I'm just waiting for the right time 👍❤️

[@Longsnowsm]

There are books that are public domain now that show at the turn of the century they used manure and they layed it on in feet in depth. It is fascinating reading talking about proximity to population centers and being able to get their crops to market in good condition. We will need to go back to these references in the not so distant future if we want to have sustainable agriculture in the times ahead. Loved watching the tractor work. I get excited and want to run out and buy some tools, but then I remembered I don't have something you do. DIRT! We have rock and clay... If I want to grow something it has to be done in raised beds or truck in a LOT of "dirt" to cover an area that I want to garden. Raised beds are the only realistic way to do it here. Sure would e nice to have the mechanical advantage. Thanks for sharing.

[@ceroe123]

AWSEOME!!!! I am going to try my fingerlings in this tower!!! It looks like the perfect set up for my back deck!!! By the way, Wanda, I LOVE THAT SINK!!! I'm hoping y'all are going to find a home for it inside!!!! LOL

[@paularizzo5217]

Watching ya'll this morning was so much fun. I wish I could have been there to help cover up the potatoes. So many varieties, that's going to be fun to watch harvesting. Thanks for another fun video. I am going to enjoy seeing what the Greenstalk potatoes do.

[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

Can’t wait to see how the do in the green-stalk🥔🍠🥰🙏🏻

[@joanxox4191]

Here in Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 I keep my own seed potatoes and they have lots of sprouts and long like yours. We won't get to plant to May here minus 30 C and not sure what it is with the wind chill today did chores fast. I also plant potatoes only about 8 inches a part so its solid potatoes and raised up rows like yours because we get a lot of rain. Potatoes grow well here and store well in cold rooms for us.

[@shirleybarber9735]

Good morning Danny and Wanda. You getting ready for plant . I got wait in N.C we start in April. I am poting in March

[@hollys87]

I can't believe how Danny is able to just toss the potatoes in place and they are just spaced so nicely. If I tried that they would be bouncing or rolling everywhere but where I wanted them. 😄

[@conradbaker985]

Good vid conrad from Spain

[@NickRichards7]

I didn't know you could grow in sand! That's awesome

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

It's called sandy loam soil it's what soil is supposed to look like. It's the best to grow in.

[@rickkube4608]

I'm taking it you sell spuds!!...😉, that's a darn lot of taters for 2 people!!... 😂 my garden is 1/4 that size, and we feed 6 with plenty to give to friends!!... I've learned a lot from watching your vids ... been gardening over 30 yrs!!....keep up the great work!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We do not sell. We store them and can them to use all year. We eat potatoes every day.

[@slickbaby726]

Morning guys. Great info

[@midsouthhomestead7527]

Thanks for sharing your experiment. Rhonda

[@grannyprepper1181]

Taders, taders everywhere!!

[@leslieharrell5776]

Great video..now I want a green stalk! I appreciate all the informative videos you guys offer.

[@tonyaromans2086]

Great idea for the potato plants for container type garden. I’d love to do that. Thank you for sharing.

[@amilynnstapay796]

I am intrigued by the green stalk idea! I have grown in 5 gallon buckets before. Remember to put them on wheels before you fill them! Lol!

[@candacethompson2521]

Wow..so many potatoes!! This is you guys cutting down on your planting of potatoes? Here in Indiana our rule of thumb for planting potatoes, is to plant on Good Friday. Many blessings for a wonderful crop of potatoes,!!!!!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

This is half of what we usually plant.

[@KatInTheNorth]

You have a great garden size there and you’re going to have some wonderful potatoes! It will still be a few months before we can begin planting, but Spring is coming!,

[@THEGROWITS]

Those long shoots are like growing good transplants. !

[@cheffy101]

I have a foot of snow on the ground and more coming. All I want to do is get out there and plant stuff lol. Excited to see how your experiments turn out.

[@noworries7617]

I love watching ya'll. Excited to see how the potatoes come out. I'm ready to plant but we getting so much rain.

[@jtharp9265]

Great video, Danny & Wanda, I'm putting in a 2nd round of fingerlings & red potatoes, im in Montgomery County, Texas so gonna see what we can get b4 we get cold .. What's so weird 11 yrs ago it was 89-90 degrees on Christmas, now it gets down in the 50- 60's .....

[@RanglingRutherfords]

Thanks for this video. I'm planning on planting my seed potatoes this weekend in SC. I've never grown potatoes before and I've been researching all the info I can find. I love that everyone has a different way.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Thanks for sharing your insight. I don't care for the purple potatoes, I'll stick to fingerlings & a some russets.

[@susanwilliams768]

Awesome

[@kathyyoung3484]

Living in Vt, it was zero this morning, with 18 inches of snow on the ground. It was nice watching you enjoying your early spring weather, maybe a little jealous too.

[@theIAMofME]

I love the greenstalks. They have so many possibilities and offer so many options. I had one. But, then I ordered a second one and roller for it and a roller for the first one. I LOVE THEM. I'm interested to see what happens with the potatoes. Waiting to do anything with them until this long cold spell passes. We are having 10 year lows right now and have an approaching ice storm. I got three trays of seedlings started under lights in the house. Can't wait for the end of March here. I've got row covers ready. First year I have had them.

[@allenbuck5589]

Thank learned a good bit. Old school

[@gerrymarmee3054]

I just love my day starting with you.

[@allmantree]

Something new I'm growing over here on the edge of Georgia is mirliton and seminole pumpkin. Y'all keep it out the dirt!! 🇺🇲🦅🪂👍🏼

[@johnnytyson8645]

Good to experiment thats how you learn new things. Bull tongue havent heard that in 5o years. Lots of luck danny wanda god bless the both of you.

[@shirleyhall2716]

We've started planting. The go-to fertilizer our parents used here in coastal South Carolina is 10-10-10. Can't wait to see those seeds and slips popping up. 🤓

[@reneebrown2968]

Lol. Mrs Wanda if you wear some high top boots you can save yourself alot of work. How i cover my seeds or potatoes i just straddle the row and use the side of my feet to scratch like a hen. It covers them without any real work at all. Depending on how deep you want them is how much dirt you kick.

[@ForkinAllotment]

Oh man, I so want a farm or homestead, lol

[@ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune]

Great information y’all thanks

[@chrisyoung732]

Since potatoes grow between seed and the greens you should put them pretty deep when putting them in containers.

[@oldnanz]

Nice will be interesting to see how they do in the green stock.

[@WVPreparedMind]

Another great vid! Can’t wait to get my potatoes in the ground. It’s usually Mother’s Day weekend before we can plant. Much Wav Love! 💙💛🙏

[@beverlymichael5830]

Looking forward to see how your potatoes do in the Greenstalk. I have the original and I love planting in it.

[@wadeprior5203]

Hey Danny how you doing buddy hey I just remember when you got that rattlesnake now you were lucky that day he didn't get you come around that corner hey you guys are doing a good job I was just coming she shed or have you called and she said that she shed 10 x but all right you guys have a great day God bless you

[@rodneysnextchapter615]

Very curious about this comparison, this will be our first year planting potatoes we grew.

[@frogfoothollar5349]

Interesting video today. Thanks for the info on the gmo potatoes. The green stalk experiment will be fun.

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

Got me itching to plant but we are getting so much rain I cannot even think about planting mine yet.

[@bcrouch2626]

At least it's only rain . I am still getting snow ❄️

[@yeagsntoastable]

Ice here

[@shaeshae5610]

I would suggest you put your green stop with the fingerlings oh indirect sunlight that way all sides can have Sun if not why you have it on that porch like that the one side it's going to be shaded and will not grow at all if it doesn't have sunlight Mrs Wanda

[@TMesser74]

That’s why it has wheels so it can be turned

[@debbyatwell7851]

good morning

[@Emeraldwitch30]

I love planting chitted potatoes with the huge long chits(runners) they tend to do a lot better harvest wise than the ones I don't get nice long growth. But I love to experiment too.. last year I had a few growing stems get broken off while moving my big buckets (I have scab in the soil so most of my good potatoes are in 4 to 5 gallon buckets) I took those 3 stems and dipped in a bit if root-tone hormone and waited to see if they would root. They rooted so fast that by the end of the first week I had lots of white roots. So I potted them up to see if they would produce potatoes. Now they did and avfew nice sized ones but more small. I'm thinking if I had made cuttings earlier (this was late June or early july) they probably would have made taters just as nice as the original plants. So this year I'm going to start a few cuttings on purpose and plant out the same time as my seed taters and see what happens. I have a few sprouting chits right now so they might be under the grow lights soon. I like trying things that everyone else assures me "just can't be done" lol Beautiful potato bed!

[@1972BRJ]

Danny we've planted potatoes like that all my life, using the 140 Farmall makes laying off rows and bedding easy, I have no problem using synthetic fertilizer, we've been using it for years.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

I wish I had a Farmall for planting.

[@janetpaulsen195]

Good morning. When you snip the runners can you plant the runner?

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yes.

[@SandysAdventures]

You have a great start on Spring! I bet those potatoes Danny fertilized good will be done by St. Patty's Day. Lol🤗❤

[@shaeshae5610]

Good luck, I want a green stock plan or thing I think those things are so nice

[@vanbly.1479]

Great video and I applaud yall for you work ethic. The greenstalk planter looks to be a good growing idea, but the height and the very narrow footprint looks like it would be very unstable and apt to fall over or be blown over.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We've used them for a few years and never had one blow over. They're pretty heavy with all that dirt in them. D

[@RoneysPlayNcreate]

Hi I’m late. Twins taking a nap now so I have video watching time

[@saraimata06]

We used commercial fertilizer also. But in a pinch I use instant coffee mixed with Epson salt.

[@wandaduckworth1357]

Wow ! Ive never heard of using coffee an epson salt together ,tku !

[@katespencer4038]

Thank u 4 the information. I am new to vegetable gardening I had never heard of fingerling potatoes. I live in an apartment with a small outside space and regular sized potatoes r out of the question but I think I can grow these in a good sized flower pot. Much appreciated

[@kellyfarver3261]

I use a tall laundry basket to grow my potatoes in 😊

[@katespencer4038]

@@kellyfarver3261 thank u I never thought of that i have a cheap one I got from Aldi and will try it

[@kellyfarver3261]

@@katespencer4038 you're welcome we are in this together 😊 i used a garbage bag as my liner.

[@wandaduckworth1357]

@@kellyfarver3261 did you put drainage holes ?

[@kellyfarver3261]

@@wandaduckworth1357 no i didn't . 😊

[@jettyeddie_m9130]

Great video guys, all fertilizer organic or not at the end of the day feed plants the same thing nitrogen ions phosphorus ions and potassium ions and the plants take in the micronutrients as they need them which are ALL CHEMICALS .

[@whiskeywomanwhisks]

I ordered 4 varieties from Hoss- wish me luck I’ve never planted potatoes before🤞🏻 I can’t wait to see how this year’s experiments do! I love watching and learning from y’all and I appreciate very much you sharing your knowledge and experience!!!

[@sheilaarmstrong2743]

WAnda last year I grew both sweet potatoes and purple potatoes in my green stalk and they did OK , not as good in the garden or larger pot but they did alright

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

I'm in the third year of a potato experiment. Potatoes evolved in the mid plateaus of the upper semi-arid Andes. I'm trying replicate those conditions as best I can. Planted organic russet potato 3 seasons ago in a large tub. Tried to replicate the soil, lightly adding modified wood ash fertilizer to replicate the volcanic soils washed in every season, letting the soil dry out a bit during the hot drier summer periods. I've had plant growth every year so far, don't know about the tubers since I've not disturbed it. Potatoes used to be a tough plant, humans have babied the plants to increase production, which is good, but have genetically created a weaker plant. Plants can't move like animals, so they either need to adapt to conditions or perish.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Be careful with the ash it's hard on potatoes.

[@CultivatingCountryLife]

Hello this was interesting as I get bad blight I struggle to grow potatoes. Jared from Fluty Luck homestead sent me.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks

[@jtharp9265]

Mr Danny , I got some sweet potatoes from our Farmers market , when should I plant to get slips? I ordered 150 onions from hoss tools with your link & im gonna plant garlic this weekend or when they ship my onions in November, I'm gonna order your sp manual today , I already ordered the Cherokee tan pumpkins ,they came so fast .... Just curious as to when I should start making slips to plant in Feb right ? Thank you & God bless u & Wanda Josette Montgomery County, tx 🙏🏻

[@violethomesteadgeorgia7278]

Thank you, very timely. Getting ready to plant my first potatoes. Worried about mice and squirrels

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Mice can be a problem never had a squirrel problem.

[@BootsandBountyHomestead]

We plant ours next week!! Yau

[@lilliewilliams3331]

Hello, I am a new subscriber and am enjoying your videos. I live in Louisiana in an 8b gardening zone. I was hoping to follow along with planting veggies and may need to adjust my planting schedule two or three weeks to take into account for a difference in zones. I read that you are on the Mississippi coast, so I'm guessing that your area is possibly zone 9 and may be planting on a schedule two or so weeks ahead of zone 8a and 8b. Thank you.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We are in zone 8 B.

[@elviramack1864]

So the lime makes the peaches sweeter when put around the tree or mix into the soil and do the potatoes have to have eyes before planting them

[@MayshaSingh1]

Great experiment with the green stalk tower. I am thinking about planting strawberries in one. Just wondering how it would hold up against wind? I have had containers tip over on me.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We haven't had any problems in 2 years.

[@carolmalko615]

Since I don't have a homestead (city girl), THAT looks like a lot of potatoes!! But I am fascinated with this lifestyle and admire it. How many pounds might you get from 1plant? And how many pounds might you get from the whole harvest if all goes well? It seems like you're gonna have hundreds of pounds! Do you sell some at a farmers market? If I could do it all again I would have a farm/homestead.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We harvest several hundred pounds. And eat them all. Most people don't realize how many potatoes they eat in a year.

[@GypsyBrokenwings]

When I drove truck, we'd drive potatoes from Simplot in Idaho to LA...for McDonalds. They went through tons of them!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yeah most don't realize that they're eating GMO potatoes.

[@opalezell319]

I wish we could still get that old black Joe.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Me to.

[@trevapowell7699]

Mr. Danny sure I want to grow some potatoes in a 5 gallon bucket how many potatoes do I use in or they cut up or they just are they just left in the dark to be root bound can you please comply God bless you

[@dennisreeves244]

Love you all, great Video, where abouts in Tennessee are you?

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We are in south Mississippi.

[@dennisreeves244]

@@DeepSouthHomestead ok,I thought you said you were in Tennessee, Now the fire ants make sense, Love your videos, use a lot of your info on my farm, did a great deal to help increase my production. And love the smoke house!!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

@@dennisreeves244 Thanks.

[@crrc250]

Interesting info on the russets. Did some reading and find' all russets today are gmo'. So now I'm wondering if the russet norkotah sel 8 I just bought from tractor supply, even though the bag states 'non gmo', are or are not gmo? Really makes you wonder who to trust~ Maybe I'll just buy potatoes I know from the store that always have bruises and sprout before I use them in a month............

[@getitright5863]

Put in a fireplace, the bar b que can be on rollers so you can move it with the wind.

[@trevapowell7699]

Mr. Danny I just love your potato KZbin I have a question sir only have those non-GMO 5 gallon buckets and how many potatoes are you said someone was sliced and someone we’re not what do I use sir please help me because I want to grow some potatoes really really bad

[@eric4946]

Organic requires lots of time and stable ground with minimal till. If you feel you need to till and plow and don’t have access to lots of compost to lay down they don’t work well on their own in my opinion. Also 600 lbs an acre of nitrogen or 600 lbs urea ? Either is more than needed but the former is insane lol! I think commercial AG nowadays targets around 100-200 lbs of Nitrogen (about 200-400 urea or 250-500 AN) depending on residual nitrogen levels.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yeah my dad was an overdoer on a lot of things.

[@bizzybee6342]

What is your soil like? We have (Oklahoma) red clay soil and we don't get very many potatoes from our Yukon Golds either. We add organic material to our garden every year.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Ours is a sandy loam.

[@jerryprewett5294]

Great experiments I’m thinking the greenstalk might burst if it has good growth ?

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We will see.

[@Jomama02]

Do you ever grow anything like a Idaho Russet or is that one of those white potatoes you were talking about? I'm really curious if they will grow in the green stalk. I seriously have my doubts about potatoes in it......but it's worth a shot just to see.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

They don't do well here.

[@boydchapman5660]

Danny how did you save/store those year old potatoes to keep them as viable seed potatoes?

[@boydchapman5660]

The reason I ask is because I would like to save some of my potatoes from this year.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We keep them in our root cellar.

[@tinnerste2507]

When i harvest mine, i get a bunch of good looking smaller potatoes and directly replant them at harvest time. Mine are in a raised bed, so they are not sitting in water over winter. They are happy to overwinter in zone 6 for me.

[@boydchapman5660]

I have an unfinished crawl space I would like to keep mine in but I am concerned with the humidity, bugs and mice. I thought about putting them in 5 gallon buckets w/ lids to protect them?

[@tinnerste2507]

@@boydchapman5660 id need to know the conditions to help, like temp and humiditx. ive had rats, mice and wood mice steal potatoes in the house . I think they are safer frozen outside. If you put cloth on the buckets instead of lids then they wont mold, but they could dry out. Potatoes need high humidity, so maybe pack them in moist sand in the crawspace? But you also need to check through them to make sure they dont rot, especially if the lid is on. Mine go dry in my kitchen at 70 percent humidity, and i get the odd rodent in my root cellar, so i just dehydrate mine if they start to go soft and leave next years seed potatoes frozen in the ground. I sugest a making a clamp, Just dig a hole outside and bury a trashbin or rainwater barrel that has a secure lid and put some hay ontop. Its probably closer to the ideal temp and you can control the humidity in one go insead of opening a bunch of buckets. Maybe, if your zone 7 or up you could just use an unplugged fridge or freezer left outside.

[@robinbrown378]

Thank you so much for your guidance. Question: Can you give the name of the white, wrinkly potatoes again? I listened several times but couldnt catch the name. Thanks again.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Kennebec white

[@robinbrown378]

@@DeepSouthHomestead Thank you so much for the answer. Good luck on all your gardening this year! God bless.

[@roniniowa1661]

Danny, I raise rabbits and primarily use rabbit manure in my entire garden. I have never been satisfied with my potato harvest. I don’t know if it’s my soil or I should use a commercial fertilizer. Have you ever tried rabbit manure as a fertilizer. My potatoes have not ever had a disease problem, just always a light harvest of small potatoes. In in a zone 5B

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

I've used a lot of rabbit manure in the past. Problem is it dosent have much nutrition for potatoes. Potatoes are very heavy feeder's.

[@roniniowa1661]

@@DeepSouthHomestead thank you

[@bbhills1734]

This will be a good experiment between the cut potatoes and the whole potatoes my experience is when you plant them whole it throws more growth to the greens at the top and does not produce as many potatoes leastways that's what I've experienced

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Same here. These are just to shriveled to cut.

[@prepperkween3354]

Dr. Earth has the best organic products you should try them

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We use Dr Earth products in our greenhouses

[@kennywilliams3632]

When should I cut my potatoes before planting

[@lisacastano1064]

A day or two before and you can dust the cut edges with a little ash to help them dry

[@kennywilliams3632]

@@lisacastano1064 thanks

[@lisacastano1064]

@@kennywilliams3632 you're welcome

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

A few days to a week is okay

[@kennywilliams3632]

@@DeepSouthHomestead thanks guys. Love what you do