How to Grow Potatoes in Buckets: Planting Techniques!

[@allengainzmma]

Commenting for the algorithm. This video is 5 years old but it will help any beginner looking to grow potatoes. You’ve 100% been the most helpful gardener on KZbin for me for the last 4 years and some other gardeners may not be as lucky as me finding you when I started my first year of gardening. Much love and thank you brother!

[@butywbrainz]

I really appreciate the drawing. A mental image makes understanding easier.

[@lynnlegault9297]

I did also

[@SerendipityRules]

Me too! I LOVED IT

[@karenmorgan5175]

Same here. Good job!!

[@stephaniecarlos195]

OMG ! Your drawing on the bucket made such an obvious impact to my understanding of how a potato grows… I have a sneaky feeling your instructional video’s are going to make me look like I knew what I was doing! Truth is… I’m brand new at this. I honestly enjoy everyone of your video’s Thank you so much for sharing the love.

[@bobbipearcey2059]

I KNOW….best video I have EVER seen ♥️

[@chickentender4037]

Vxxxx

[@aliciadeffes9959]

I’m doing this with my middle school club- happily screenshot that part for the visual aid. They’ll get the video in Google classroom for reference. 👨‍🌾🎉

[@lilyli2460]

I used to be a Chinese farmer. After we cut a pile of potatos , we mixed them in ashes, then bury the little piece potato into soil right away. The ashes would seal and dry out the cutting wound.

[@epicgardening]

I've seen that technique before! Thanks for sharing, I haven't tried myself though

[@Pockymuncher888]

What kind of ash? Just any ash from burn paper or charcoal?

[@Neyobe]

Dingleberry jeff yeah

[@Neyobe]

Straight up ash and charcoal is a really good fertilizer, so it’s a bonus

[@Tri7on]

@@Neyobe I like to have fires in the evenings outside! im a new a gardener, can i put the ashe in my soil???

[@Wesdotcool]

Two things about that bucket: 1: Ace should sponsor you 2: You should make and sell your own bucket with that drawing on it. It's so helpful!

[@joyhan9279]

Your illustration on the side of the bucket it the best thing this city girl has ever seen. I know it sounds impossible but I had no idea how potatoes grow 🤦‍♀️

[@ThePinkBinks]

Oh. Wow. I don't mean to be mean but... That's kinda frightening. 😶

[@dcwatashi]

@Joy Han if you want a real detailed diagram go to the channel called: Hollis and Nancy homestead. He goes into a lot of detail

[@margretacarr8484]

Over the last few weeks of enjoying your videos, it crossed my mind what a wonderful thing it would be to give children something to do while confined to home over covid, and even before watching this video I was convinced you are really the perfect person to do it. It is not solely your lovely, engaging, unaffected manner, but the wonderful clarity in the way you describe every process, and interesting facts about *why* we need to do a particular thing. You really are a natural, and I hope you will give some serious thought to the idea. A whole series, specifically for school-aged children: you wouldn't have to do anything differently, just a nice series about, say, "the wonderful thing that can happen on a windowsill". I think it would be a wonderful success. And while I'm here, huge thanks

[@stephanienewhouse2056]

I really like the grow bags with a velcroed on 'garage door' in the side. Then you can check the potatoes and carrots and dont harvest too soon or too late. Also, I fill my raised beds with chicken manure and the chopped straw bedding and the year before leaf compost. I fill the beds in the fall and then it's aged just right come spring!

[@ld5287]

PERFECT! I’ve watched soooo many videos on how to plant potatoes. You explained it best and your diagram drawings on the side of the bucket helped me to understand how to start using 5 gallon buckets (which is what I want to do). Thank you.

[@barbarahockman234]

Love this channel. Not only am I learning from Kevin but from all the amazing comments. Thank you so much!

[@theclayhouse4462]

So glad I found your channel!!!!! First time trying to garden🥴 So far green peppers sprouting leaves, green onions, potatoes and a mango tree.🥰🥰

[@journeywithnichole]

Wow good for you! That’s great. I am starting my first garden soon

[@caseycarkuffwilliams143]

A friend works at a bakery. He gets me food grade containers that they normally discard or hopefully recycle. I sanitize them and use them for my gardening.

[@gavinduplessis481]

Amazing video 👏 for those of us who are visual learners, this has been massively informative! Cheers Kev

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[@berenicedagamarose8263]

I just LOVE this video. Have just made the holes in the buckets and filled them up with this soil mix. Waiting for my potatoes to get their "eyes" sprouted so I can plant them like this. Fingers crossed!

[@MelrosePlays]

The drawings on the side of the bucket REALLY helped/helps a LOT !!! Thank you for your detailed explanation always !!!

[@skatingcanuck9837]

This is my first year growing potatoes and your video answered all my questions in helpful and succinct way. Loved the diagram! Would love to see more of them, especially for root vegetables. Thank you!

[@joyclymer7377]

That’s the best explanation of how potatoes grow that I’ve seen. Thanks!

[@bluelilly6124]

Your explaining was very understandable. Thank you.

[@epicgardening]

You're very welcome!

[@Rzn8B58]

Seeiously, that drawing is what made me finally understand the whole process of growing these. How would you know if there is rot or the potato harvest is umsafe to eat?

[@DanceintheRaine666]

I agree with respondents who really enjoy your content. One rather "shops around" when searching for advice on whatsoever subject one needs more information...and I personally reject any host with a massively irritating tone, manner or condescending attitude as well as those who preface their videos with uninteresting and irrelevant preamble before getting to the meat of the issue. Conversely, some hosts refuse to take the time needed to thoroughly explain the reasoning (or experiences) in more complex subjects, and fail to provide the wealth of information gleaned from a topic, such as this, that you presented in multiple videos. You have struck a perfect milieu. I have found, in life, that (much as I love science & peer reviewed data) when an experienced enthusiastic and passionate individual shares the secrets and small tricks of the trade gleaned from YEARS of experimentation, that information is INVALUABLE. I feel such gratitude you are sharing the wealth of your experiences. I also talk to gardeners in my area, AS ALL THE RESEARCH IN THE WORLD can not replace a lifetime of local experience. Micro biomes vary from lot to lot given what structures one has (or lacks), the quality of one's soil, and a myriad of other details...and LOCAL anecdotal information in the form of "secrets" can greatly impact which varieties or cultivars THRIVE in one's soil. I love talking to those more experienced than I as they tend to be so kind and pass on local and/or general "secrets" to those who express genuine interest. I encourage people to TALK to/question/interview other gardeners...I have yet to interact with a gardener who was not delighted to offer such help. It is but one way that kindness given repays itself many times over, as STRANGERS will go out of their way to HELP (or mentor) those who eagerly seek out such help.

[@imalwayslast3170]

I followed your method(my first year doing potatoes) and I didn't even have to go to step 3. They were ready to go after about 2 and a half months and I had a ton of potatoes. I was kind of surprised...maybe my climate had something to do with it. It definitely worked though. it makes for a nice little treasure hunt when you dump them. I am gonna let my son do that part next time so he can have some fun.

[@dgesner54]

Just found you today! A great video on potatoes, very clear and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@Goldeneyes2534]

Wow. 5 stars for this video. Love the diagram. Really made my understanding click. I am with the previous commenter. Selling a bucket with that diagram. Thank you.

[@stoptheinsanity]

We've used buckets, but I prefer grow bags. I don't bother with seed potatoes, I just use organic potatoes that have grown eyes. Works well.

[@SWPG]

me too, organic taters from wholefoods or local farmers markets grow fine !

[@beltathomas1837]

Best demonstration ever... It gives me a full understanding of what I need to know. Thank you.

[@GoboBox]

What an EXCELLENT video! Thank you Epic Gardener.

[@veronicabalderas4067]

Excellent diagram of how potatoes grow. Thank you for sharing!

[@soitsmelaura]

Excited about starting to grow some of the smaller potatoes

[@ozarkmountaingirl7070]

Thanks so much for this video! I failed last year. This helps me understand the process. Fingers crossed for this year.

[@bobbipearcey2059]

Best video EVER for a container growing “newbie” like ME🤦‍♀️

[@FairyFrequency]

Oooo are those purple potatoes? Thank you for these awesome tips. Wishing you a beautiful day x) 🦋.

[@epicgardening]

They're a variety called all blue 😍

[@cherylwillingham4955]

Thank you and appreciate the diagram!! I get my buckets from the bakery section of Walmart $2 and sometimes $1 depending on who the clerk is, I even check my local deli stores

[@QueenSammie]

I love your videos! They have really helped me with my gardening. Thank you and keep em coming!

[@gamingwithmarz8691]

love the summary at the end, great vid

[@So0nerMag1c]

That illustration though 👌🙌 exactly how I learn. Need to see the whole process explained like that

[@kzamora2548]

This was so helpful and can't wait to get this going in July.

[@ronaldbailey7334]

Very helpful for a first timer!

[@SAH_Productions]

I have recently discovered your channel and it really helped me so much!

[@dadobawomazomba1240]

you have made it so simple and inspiring thanks for sharing 👍❤️

[@susanlongaphie9636]

I just found your channel. Lots of excellent info and topics. I am really enjoying the content and you are an excellent host. Thanks so much

[@Bucks-vw1lo]

Always wanted to grow potatoes. Thanks for the lesson.

[@lucyw.mcmellan7274]

Appreciate the illustration. Thanks.

[@michaelmcbride1198]

Great video man, very informative and helpful. Great on camera very engaging

[@annefitzgerald9706]

New viewer. I plant to grow in containers this year. Good explanations, good quality video. TY

[@lewisrigby2999]

excellent help for complete beginner. thank you so much.

[@uchennaW]

Awesome video. Hope these potatoes I'm about to grow turn out okay. 🤞🏽

[@carmenortiz5294]

I will be trying this in the next few weeks, yes, December in Minnesota, indoors. I do have system with lights, which will not be needed for one or two months. I'm already doing Taro and a Fig tree, so far so good.

[@camso6]

mmmm taro for poi 😋 just need kalua pig and cabbage, rice, chicken long rice, Okinawan sweet potato, haupia, and all good 🤤 now I'm hungry 😂👍

[@debbysoldan4951]

Are you using food grade pails? If they are not food grade, the chemicals from the plastic will leech into your potatoes. The number in the triangle on the bottom of the pail should be 2, or 4, or 5. 2, 4, 5 keeps us alive; 1, 3, 6, and 7 puts us to heaven!!! PLEASE ONLY USE FOOD GRADE PAILS!

[@epicgardening]

I am yes!

[@Atlanta-bjj-clips]

This was super helpful. I was wondering which ones are ok to use. Thank you!

[@1papester]

thank you for that question. I was wondering about that. Now I know to look for a food-grade pail.

[@debbysoldan4951]

@@1papester You're welcome! I actually use 2 pails, one inside the other. The inner pail has cut-outs in it. I can pull the inner pail out and pick potatoes for my meal. I then put the inner pail back in the solid outter pail. This method does not disturb the plant so the rest of the potatoes keep growing. I'd be happy to send you a picture of my pails if you would like. Email if you would like the picture/instructions. [e-mail]

[@1papester]

DEBBY SOLDAN I just emailed you.

[@nildacaballero2168]

Thank you. Love your explanation. I'm just beginning to plant.

[@truthviolatescommunityguid3019]

Thank you. This is what I needed to learn.

[@stuartdoran7626]

great video and great idea to explain things artistically on the bucket. Simple, yet ingenious.

[@davidscalzo4040]

How often do you water the potatoes in the bucket? And how much sunshine should they get? Thank you.

[@victorwadsworth821]

Grocery store bakeries have buckets free or cheaper than ACE or many other places.

[@randomness8819]

Thank you for this thorough vid and the drawing!!!!

[@galaf9790]

Your videos are soooo helpful and informative!! That drawing and explanation really helped a first timer like me.

[@ltlbnsgarden]

Excellent video! Loved all the great tips and advice. I will surely be watching for the progress updates 😊

[@epicgardening]

Gracias!

[@ltlbnsgarden]

Epic Gardening de nada 😉

[@vickialm2596]

You demonstrate so well ,love it !

[@anonymousapocalypse247]

Thanks, u really know your chit! 👍

[@motz_dotz8928]

Hey Kevin! Thanks for the demonstrations. How long does it typically take for the potatoes to scab over after you cut them?

[@Edaryion]

Thank you. I just planted whole potatoes. I suppose I will remedy that now. 😁

[@susanbritton-giza5054]

Great video ! I grew some potatoes last year ! But not knowing what I was doing … ..I lucked out ! 🤣 but this year I want to be more educated!🤓 your video was very well made and I totally understood what you were talking about ! I mostly grow greens, so this is a totally different concept ! Root veges 😍! Thx so much 😍

[@davidjohnivers]

Nice work buddy.. lovin your channel and content. cheers from Australia mate..

[@theresakelly1915]

So I started my first batch of red potato chits almost two months ago. The foliage is well above the 5 gallon bucket rim right now. I’ve had to add additional soil multiple times. The plants look beautiful thus far! I don’t know what my end result will be however....I started my 2nd batch the same way in 5 gallon buckets but instead of hilling I filled with soil two inches below rim of buckets I’ll let you know the results if and when they come up.

[@tinagodsey1023]

This video was very nice! Thank you for all the details!

[@chuckp3335]

I drill 1/2in hole about 1" from the bottom on the side so that way you don't have to water so often

[@LorienGreen]

LOVE how you drew on the bucket, best whiteboard ever!

[@VelvetCrone]

the diagram on the bucket is brilliant.

[@intentionallyleftblank7286]

You're very good at this. What an excellent video.

[@CreativeDesignbyJessica]

WOW WOW WOWWWW... TFS Be Blessed

[@wadehiatt928]

Seriously thank you. You made this crystal clear for a dummy like me. Idk why but i thought the potato went just beneath the top of the soil

[@Biggregdxb]

That was a well made video.

[@FidelCashflow13]

Due to there not being much good soil where I live,I only use enough to bury and cover them in the bottom and Ruth Stout them with Hay/Grass Clippings to the top

[@presidentoxford]

Love yr stuff. Always leave me on a high.

[@ElizabethMaina-l2x]

The shades r dope. Lo❤e them,I hot me some blue😂😅 Great 411,& always been planting in my head buh this time round will grow in the nxt 2 weeks coz I need 2 look for gewd soil & may be some manure coz am far away from the country side. To me it's v. Healing + grou ding 2 farm ( put my hands 2 dirt)😂😅Thanks & stay blessed Y'all

[@muzza1683]

Just found your channel in Uk great videos

[@lindafogarty3924]

Well done! I’m a new subscriber and gardener 😀

[@jcastro905]

Did you ever get around to doing a harvest video? I cant seem to find it?

[@Ms.Byrd68]

Me neither!

[@spaceyrogue]

Check his post apocalypse video. He briefly mentions them there

[@colenielsen5112]

Awesome video, thank you!

[@ramthian]

Thank you again ❤

[@bill5444]

Great job explaining the process! Love your videos. Learned alot. Ty

[@alisakimi1]

Thanks for the video. Is there a video showing the results? I did a quick search and didn't find anything.

[@politicalpartyagnostic268]

Outstanding instructional video!!!

[@ritabaker7847]

Great video! Thanks!

[@livebyccrochet505]

Hi kevin, I'm very new to gardening and love your videos I would love to see some videos on the best time and seasons for them and my biggest question with potatoes is what is the prime season for them

[@ThatGardener]

Great idea and not expensive as well. Thavjs

[@agskater1914]

At the hilling stage, do you cover the potato leaves as they come up? Thank you

[@kbalaz]

How much do you water, how often? First watering I soaked till soil at bottom of bucket felt damp. How to keep it moist without causing rot?

[@generationvegan]

Thank you! One question - if I have a taller container (larger than 5 gallons), if the dirt layer on top of the potato is larger, will I get more potatoes because there is a larger area for the potato to grow into? Or should I leave that initial layer at 6", and provide more dirt for the successive "hilling"?

[@haroldcarlson2775]

Great information!

[@brandyzepeda6270]

6:08, felt like I was in school and should be taking notes. Haha. But for real, super helpful! I just started my gardening adventure and have some in the pantry that I didn't use. I always just threw them away but why not try to grow some of my own now?! :D

[@cherylbibbee2143]

Dude! Your knees! Please take care. Also there are numbers inside a triangle on the bottom of the bucket. Some numbers you should not use with food. Please put disclaimer. I really enjoy learning from you. Very useful vid!

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

Thanks so much.

[@ricktruman1416]

I just got done harvesting my 5 gal potatos 35 total. Average 1lb 5oz per bucket. I used all sort of combination of soils and potato breeds. I live in norther Minnesota. Just as a reference. Also I'm new to gardening and my watering wasn't perfect.

[@Ashley1982TN]

I liked your video!

[@marklaney3726]

Great video...however I have watched some other container potato growing video and they plant the potatoes with a few inches of soil and they fill the bucket up with soil and don't use the hill up method and they have great success

[@FinznFowl82]

I'd like to reccomend growing taters in a bucket. I planted some in the ground and some in buckets this year. The last month it has rained almost every day and the ditch off of my property is blocked up so its flooded my garden. I had to pull my potatoes early and some were already rotten. The plants in the buckets are fine.

[@mikebainter8917]

Can you do this method in a 30 gallon plastic can, if so what would be the new dirt ratio and how many potatoes can I plant at once? So I can harvest a higher volume of Taters. Keep up the great videos I have learned a lot over the past couple of months and will be trying new veggies soon.

[@susiea1419]

Just come across your video. Really great and helpful. Perhaps update to only use peat free compost as peat is becoming endangered and as it locks up carbon we shouldn’t be using it anymore.

[@Spushed]

2:03 back at ya buddy! 😅😂🤣

[@K11rroL]

Thanks, excellent information. I am planning to do some planting of potatoes