PLANTING POTATOES IN CARDBOARD BOXES

[@suejohnson8451]

Last year I used dollar store laundry baskets that were on sale for $.50! I lined them with paper saved from shipping boxes that was used as packaging. It worked wonderfully! i used the same method that you use. When it was time to harvest I spread a tarp next to the basket and tipped it over (to save the soil so I could reuse it). There they were, all the potatoes!!!! So easy to harvest! (I used potatoes from Aldi's that had sprouted). Thank You Lord!!!!!!!

[@janiewoods510]

It's great that you thanked our Lord. He truly deserves all praise and glory!

[@suejohnson8451]

@@janiewoods510 Yes! Always! I also thank our Lord for you! I love watching you and I'm always challenged, encouraged, hopeful and joyful. Thank you for overcoming and getting your videos to us!

[@revoltiz1]

When you harvest them, what next? I’ve heard not to let them get too much light. All the videos take you from harvest but what next?

[@ptcreations8947]

​@@revoltiz1 I am curious about that too.....my first time growing them this year. ❤😊😮

[@NarcSurvivor8]

​​@@revoltiz1 I brought mine indoors and put them in the net Potatoe bags from the store and put it out of the light in a basket 🧺 mine are okay 👍🏽

[@intentionallyinpired]

If this lady is not the most adorable boss ladies I don’t know who is !thanks for great info yessss❤️💋👍🏽.

[@lolaoh2001]

Absolutely 👍🏻

[@genamueller]

Haha I literally just commented how adorable she is and scrolled down to see your comment. I’m gonna be watching more of her videos. She’s a great teacher.

[@sfurlong0712]

You said it!!!!❤

[@mariae6942]

This woman was born to TEACH! I am learning so much from you Mrs. H and I thank you and appreciate not only you but Mr. H as well.

[@LorenaWade-p7o]

Hi ! Mr and Mrs. Homestead family it is a blessing to see our people work together GOD is Please. GOD BLESS

[@lisaisbell3473]

I just planted my red potatoes in my cardboard boxes this morning. This is the second year I've done this. Mine looked just like yours! When I started digging them up last year I kept coming across oodles of earthworms! This year I'm going to use those free worms I'm digging up to make a worm composting bin to make my own fertilizer! Love your videos!

[@mindwaistline1457]

Hey u can use them for fish bait 😑

[@lisaisbell3473]

@@mindwaistline1457 That too!

[@robiny.4395]

How cool, I never knew this.

[@fitgirlism3038]

Earthworms are signs you did a good job, mate!

[@marianne3024]

All I grew were small potatoes and tons of millepedes lol

[@cherilynne1946]

I’m sitting here listening to your instructions while laughing at your kittens stealing the show! 😂

[@mj-ls7qr8xp3n]

I'm thinking, ok it's not a litter box! :/

[@Daniel2Ghost]

😊😊😊😊

[@MsNappingcat]

LOVIN' the kitties!!!

[@sblaine3529]

I just love the way you said, "Come with me. Don't be afraid." You always give me a smile. Thank you so very much!

[@penniecurrie2424]

I have been growing potatoes in LG.pots for many years my sister saw one about the sz.of a need size orange that blew her mine I have been growing potatoes in pots since the late 80 it's a hobby and something to eat

[@LosaliniRadinikoro-jq4eq]

I really like you,the way u explaining everything,always laughing ❤❤❤❤❤

[@bettyirvin3756]

I absolutely love the farm sounds going on! Guineas chirping, turkeys gobbling, cats jumping around

[@alejandraparker6110]

I have been trying to have a sustainable garden for the last 6 years but to no avail. Last year I started throwing my fruit and vegetable scraps in plastic containers and boxes.. On Christmas morning I fell down and I wind up needing a Pacemaker on December 26 ...I went thru therapy and when I went home I mostly stayed in my bedroom. Two weeks ago my housekeeper opened the patio door to let some fresh air in and to our surprise every box and plastic tubs had plants growing out of them She pulled out avocado and mango beautiful 1 ft. plants. there were also small lemon, potatoes, watermelon mulberry , strawberry, chili . banana, bell pepper plants growing. My whole back patio is full of plants...I am so excited..I still cannot go outside so I will sit all day and watch them grow. They are growing with no soil...amazing! I suppose they will wilt if they don't get planted in dirt somewhere .. Whatever will be will be. YAHWEH IS GREAT THERE IS POWER IN YAHWEH'S ALMIGHTY BENEVOLENT MERCIFUL NAME. The plants and I are regrowing together.

[@reneesouther6076]

I love this!❤

[@chifundomwangolera]

Plant them in the soil

[@sherrikarlstedt6442]

Glory to God!

[@MonicaSmith-i8k]

Hi Mrs H and Mr H thanks 2024 18 10 😊

[@beth4059]

I planted potatoes for the first time last year in 2 large $6 plastic pots from Dollar General. I got over 12 pounds! Best potatoes I’ve ever tasted! So fun and easy to grow. Plus the flowers were so pretty.

[@carolynking3318]

How many potatoes did you plant in each pot? That’s amazing!

[@beth4059]

@@carolynking3318 it really was amazing! I used 5 per pot. They were just seed potatoes from Walmart.

[@elle1014elle]

Awesome! Seed potatoes? How long did it take to grow?

[@beth4059]

@@elle1014elle the best way to explain a seed potato is that are guaranteed to grow. You can find them in garden centers. Grocery store potatoes don’t always grow. I planted in May in zone 6b and they were harvested in the middle of August. Plant them just as Mrs. H did.

[@noeldeal8087]

Thank you, Beth, for the inspiration! 😚 Do you know what potato variety they were?

[@TheMargo420]

You are adorable.... and wise! Thank you!

[@pjpalmer6922]

Such a joy to watch you all! Love the animal sounds and the realness of it all!

[@LelasHome]

I love that your garden looks homey and like mine. It's not "perfect" but perfectly enjoyable. Keep it up, girl. You are doing great!

[@lorettabachman5834]

Love all your kitties running around your garden. Thanks for being an animal lover. God Bless you 💕

[@franbeller5897]

So glad I found your channel. You explain so well and have an adorable personality. It's as if you are casually speaking to your friends, and you really are!

[@BlancheHinckley]

Love the cats 😺❤ and thank you and GOD BLESS ❤️

[@lwallace3842]

Place lavender or fennel or peppermint around your boxes to keep ants away

[@RNOiLCouple]

Cinnamon works very well also

[@daniellehaggard7401]

Peppermint will take over. I plant mustard and marigolds because of deer. And lavender.

[@malissawhite4569]

Do you sell “luffa seeds?”

[@odeemom]

Is someone saying use Cinnamon for ants ? Or did I muunderstand. Ants r killing me in my potato buckets. Thanks for the video .. I scooped up hay from around our hay rings and out in my potato buckets. Hopefully it helps

[@nancywest1926]

​@@odeemom I get cinnamon oil and use that, it's potent and ants hate it--mix it under mulch so it won't dissipate quickly in the sun.

[@ruthmiller5588]

My brother was a gardener extraodinaire. He taught me that every eye on the potato is a seed. He cut up each potato with an eye in each piece and planted the pieces eye up. He grew beautiful, tasty potatoes.

[@sallykeindel8703]

I had deer last summer come and trim my potato plants back faster than they could grow...any suggestions.

[@sjt4689]

@@sallykeindel8703 Plants Russian sage plants around anything you don't want the deer touching. They grow beautifully, attract bees & other pollinators, and deter the deer. They also have beautiful purple flowers similar to lavender & smell AMAZING. I put in 45 Russian sage plants this year because of the deer. They decimated everything I planted last year. NOT this year! 😂

[@debcushing2184]

😅I​@@sjt4689

[@susangreer3719]

My Dad always cut up the potatoes too, having one eye on each piece.

[@colleenhefner7885]

Mrs H you’re always informative and encouraging! That’s why I love to watch you.

[@katkinslow]

Yay I thank You for the nice idea and I loved seeing Your Kitties! Between them and the chickens it was excellent entertainment!

[@katkinslow]

Oopsi think that's turkeys!

[@lindaaldridge5165]

I love That I found your podcast! I really appreciate all the knowledge you share and your happy spirit. I have been reading my Bible and I came across a passage that says let Jesus shine through your words and heart, I had trouble understanding how that would be. It’s you ! The sunshine sparks right off you. Thank you for that! I can’t wait to see your potatoes! God Bless!

[@tammydavenport8228]

You said that right she has the sweetest spirit and so informative

[@EyeAmCoa]

It really does

[@marshabanks2297]

Amen you let your light shine and its bright! Love your sweet spirit!

[@crwest2012]

Does she have a podcast too? Or are you talking about this KZbin episode? I just came across her channel today. Love it!

[@veronicacarrington5824]

Mrs. H. we are Blessed to have husbands like we have I'm talking about you and l just dig it farm and there are some others that helps us on the farm Thank God the Father in heaven for them ,my husband works a job but I'm at home I'm the farmer and gardener and he helps know matter Thank God for good husbands they are Godly husbands 😊❤

[@viktoriavida6977]

What a wonderful person you are!❤Thank you for your lovelyness!❤🙏✨️😇

[@trishagusler8985]

Thank you for taking the time to show people how to do these things. You’re a blessing 🙏

[@deirdrewhippen4575]

Don't kill ALL the ants. Sugar ANTS open buds on peonies and a ton of other buds . Without them you have nothing

[@lisalafont7252]

@@deirdrewhippen4575 I usually FEED any ants that come around in my house or garden and they won't come back to that area till next year

[@Brenda-pk9js]

Thank you for the homestead kitty show.

[@EvettesGardenTales]

Thank you for teaching me something new! I never knew you could grow in cardboard boxes.

[@tammy5666]

Thank you, lovely lady, for sharing your knowledge 🍀

[@paulaanthis4031]

Felt like you were talking directly to me as a valued friend you are wanting to share your secrets to success with. You have taken the mystery of planting potatoes and replaced it with logical, simple hints, facts AND your personal experience. God bless you for having potato planting info I needed right now!

[@dreamqueen9909]

What a beautiful host! Thank you so much to present this video

[@UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm]

Hey Mrs. H, you kill me always findin a new way to do the same thing. Clever idea to compost waste and use it as a container as it breaks down! I haven't planted potatoes because 2 feet of snow on the garden today. So I will save out a box to whack some taters into. I was hearing those turkeys gettin louder over by Mr. H. then somebody musta done something wrong cause he called out once and that was that. This year I'm gonna trench some, hill some, use a grow bag and now cardboard box. I might even try to grow one in my pocket.. Thank you for the video today God bless y'all love

[@fancythat5136]

Me too! I’m gonna try to get good at this thanks to Mrs H....😊

[@angelamurphy6233]

So how did your taters do? All methods. Which one seemed to do the best?

[@oohyllab]

Thanks for the upload. Learned a lot, but always wondered about growing stuff in plastic. Was worried chemical would leach into the produce. Great stuff there & your kits were sure having fun. Wish we could live like ya’ll are.

[@CarlosSejas2007]

Planted potatoes a few days ago as well Mrs. Heart! One bed full, and the leftover in containers. Seems like every homesteader channel is planting potatoes, so exciting.

[@msbrown8344]

when I was growing up a baked potato had a great taste but today I cannot find a good baked potato. is it the soil that is the key to great taste or is it the potato seeds? To me if I plant a potato that does not taste good, how will I grow good tasting potato? thanks

[@CarlosSejas2007]

@@msbrown8344 so I've read that soil can have an effect. But it also may be the variety of potato. there are varieties better suited for baking (such as russet) but really any that are low in moisture and high in starch. Hope this helps, ma'am.

[@vickigonya9432]

I love the cheapest most valuable tips for growing food❤❤❤❤

[@sylviafellows5473]

Mrs. H I LOVE your farming and planting! Thank you for being you! And I love the cats, too.

[@debbieapperson3026]

Girl you are the BEST!! Thanks for sharing with us all. Keep these videos coming.👏👏

[@frenchysandi]

I have indoor cats and buy kitty litter in plastic buckets. I have used for potatoes for years. Works great. I too love Azomite.

[@tomfromoz]

You are such a joy to visit! I am 65 years old, been gardening all my life, and I learned something from you. I was _always_ taught to put the chitted potatoes roots down, but now Ima try your way because once you explained how and why it makes perfect sense. (((HUGS))) *Tom's wife Pam*

[@gailmoore833]

Hello Mrs. H, Did you know that potatoes are determinate and indeterminate like tomatoes. Keep reference to know the difference, keeping in the body part theme. If the eyes develop look skinny like fingers they determinate. If eyes develop look thick short like toes they indeterminate. Determinate grows down under & wide of the seed potato. Indeterminate grows above & close to the plant stem as soil is added. Fingers/determinate plant high on a mound or hill. Toes/indeterminate plant deep in shallow soil,add soil as the plant grows to increase harvest. I ain't telling you what to do, but I'm in the strong suggestion business! Happy growing, I already know you will research this information. Just wanted to share with you, because I was so frustrated with previous harvesting and now this information improved my yield. I love watching y'all.

[@MamboDogFace]

Kitties are like, "Nope, that's MY box." This is the kind of gardening help I love. You are so easy to watch and learn from

[@savedbygrace5152]

Oh my goodness, you are such a sweetheart! I loved watching and listening and learning. May God truly bless you! I love Hollis and Nancy homestead too. I learn so much from them.

[@briantruth1463]

Loved your video and your cats will save you tons in gardening. My cats bring in anything messing with my stuff to show it off. Moles, voles, birds, even small rabbits. Pound for pound cats are the ultimate predators!

[@cynthiadebeau4230]

Also owls are exceptionally efficient hunters 🦉

[@nancyholloman5484]

She is a star at planting instruction. Love the kitties also lol

[@chris109]

Thank you so much! I don’t have room to plant potatoes in the ground, but was thinking of planting them in boxes. And I found you, showing me how! So again, my thanks for your teaching!

[@hawkrose8403]

I planted potatoes that were from the grocery store they started growing roots or maybe eyes 👀 but anyways I’m a first time potato grower and they are coming up really well. I never knew that growing potatoes was this easy! I only planted a few because I wanted to see if they would come up. I want to plant MANY more!

[@ljmike5519]

I was just about to plant my taters and I watched this video. I've been planting trees and used up most of my boxes but I'm going to use what I have left. I'm tired an chicken wrangling so this will be so helpful. Your laugh is so uplifting and I sure needed it today. Blessings

[@cynthiadebeau4230]

Love hearing that owl chiming in the background 🦉😊

[@bAnt2601]

Thank you. I’m happy to see this on your KZbin channel. After seeing your potatoes in a egg carton n bag. I followed suit and I am doing this with my Kroger red potatoes in a grow bag and now in a box too. FYI This is my First time growing potatoes ever. 2nd Spring Garden. I live in zone 8. I think😂. My box potatoes are ready!!!😊

[@ByDesign333]

Good high nutrition potatoes with all that good as stuff in the dirt! 😊

[@catherinefrye7269]

Thank you Mrs. H for sharing all of your knowledge on growing your own garden! I really appreciate all that you do. Peace and Blessings to You and Mr. H. 🙏❤🙏

[@noeldeal8087]

You're adorable. Thanks for helping this Yankee. 😘

[@virginiawestcot3111]

I just absolutely love your down to earth way of presenting your channel. All your excellent information about planting makes gardening FUN. God Bless you and your family.

[@cynthiaklug6020]

You are such a beautiful lady with a lovely personality! Thank you for this video! ❤🪴

[@nicolemaddison2945]

Sending love from Australia. Our seasons are out of whack but the advise and techniques are universal. Thank you

[@cindyott4614]

I love watching the kitties playing behind you. But I did manage to stay focused on your instructions too. I wish you were my neighbor… thank you , I can’t wait to try your box potato methods.

[@Ann_Palmer]

Best part is the background entertainment: playful kittens. I have seriously been thinking about planting potatoes in boxes/ now I gotta try it. Thanks - great video

[@tammyhuntsman3269]

You just gave me a great idea to start my watermelon hill! Thank you ♥️ Keep on doing what you're doing!

[@KimMorse-fx3fv]

Would love to see a follow up video when you dig them up!

[@sheilagilbert3742]

You’re so smart!😊😊😊😊😊

[@joanies6778]

I'm planning to plant my potatoes in boxes, too. I watched a progression on planting potatoes this way from start to harvest on another channel, and I waa shocked how productive they were! He just turned up the flaps from both enda, put 6" planting mix, plant potatoes, then covered with straw or leaves. He put more straw or leaves on as the plants grew. I forked too many in the garden bed last year! Boxes it is.

[@Enelra32]

I'm glad you mentioned your cats because they're so funny to watch in the background!

[@djmamal9801]

This is a great video on planting pototoes, but I may come back from time to time to watch those cats. They're adorable!🥰

[@tessjones5987]

I saw native Andes people growing potatoes in the rocky soil of the Andes. Their potatoes are so small. That is all they have and guinea pigs to eat. Guess they need some good soil without rocks. Great idea . Thank you so much.

[@cassandrassouthfultongarde8253]

This video is right on time. This is how I planned on growing my potatoes this year after hearing about it but wasn't sure of how to start. Thanks for sharing this information!

[@LGAussie]

Flap each lid over the next box if u want them close to each other. Flap one side over. It should make it tight together.

[@evamcinnis-w6o]

Than you sister Highest Energies 💯🙏👐🤗 Thank you Yahova and Bosky for all you do through her life as well.peace and blessings.

[@Katie-q9y]

Thank You! So helpful and Fun and Sweet. Thank You

[@JUPANDY]

I don't think I have seen you before. I love you plating. I think I am going to try. You are funny and great. Thank you very much, Judy

[@HOMESTEADHEART]

Thanks so much 😊

[@KimPhoenixRising]

Good Morning, Happy Mother's Day, My mothers day gift is finding this video. I always save boxes. Always know they will come in handy. Stay blessed. Happy Mother's Day to you.

[@Mr.old-school545]

I absolutely love learning new tips and tricks from you guys! I'm in my late 60s and I have been gardening since I was preteen. The source of relaxation there ever was. Thanks for sharing

[@bradchristy5002]

I sincerely enjoy your positive attitude. Nicely done!

[@slowlivingjane]

Good evening my lovely Mrs Heart. Sending love and light to you and the fam. ❤❤

[@sunnym2227]

Man oooh man I enjoy watching and learning from you guy's, easy to follow...thanks for sharing!!

[@spincyclemt]

I'm a new listener! So glad to find you. I am limited as to what I can do right now up here in Montana as it is still snowing every day and I'm going stir crazy! Your video is wonderful friendly and satisfying that green thumb itch till the weather breaks for me. I'm going to try out your box method this year for my potatoes.

[@nickotasla3091]

👍Love the channel. GOD bless you.

[@dragonslayer7587]

In my area of Florida, between Hurricanes and summer rain, we need to grow almost everything in raised beds or pots. All the boxes are great as they break down!

[@genamueller]

Omg! You are adorable! This is my first time watching your channel. I feel like you were a teacher in a previous life. 😂. Great video and very informative. Thank you so much for this! 😊

[@jenniferstewart1499]

Your cats stole the show!I've been saving boxes...now I know why🙂

[@wildflower3517]

Hi from Florida ❤ Gratitude!!!

[@edwena6297]

Just luv your videos. I learn something new from every video. I have grown potatoes for several years. Last year I used any container that would hold dirt. Feed bags, old buckets, cloth grocery tote bags. This year I'm going to use cardboard boxes too. Thank you Mrs. H. 🧑‍🌾

[@karieberry1070]

She’s cute! I just bumped into this channel - since I have potatoes growing in my pantry and they need a home now!! Thank you darling !! Grow on!! Bless y’all . From So Cal.

[@debbiemarshall3748]

"Come close, dont be afraid". I just love you guys. I have a box, some 5-way soil, and as many potatoes as you do that are also over-ready to get in the dirt. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@enkidu2488]

So many cats shows that lady must be a good person😊

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Kitty's having a good old time. I got 4 hanging around me sleeping and getting spiffy. They know when I'm not well anymore. My potatoes are looking like that. Hope I can hold out a few more weeks.

[@leeward2702]

Father Creator GOD, J. Moore is ailing and fearful of dying. We beseech you to heal the body of and cleanse the soul of J. Moore, with the sacrificial and sin-cleansing blood of our Savior, Your Precious and Only Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ (YESHUA). All praise, honor and glory be to Thee. Amen.

[@tracy85777]

By His stripes WE ARE HEALED! Proclaim The Word of God! Find every Scripture about healing that you can and use your voice, your tongue to proclaim your health. Life and death is in the tongue! We have authority in The Name of Jesus! God days My people perish for lack of knowledge. Pray for knowledge and understanding. Seek The Lord. NEVER NEVER NEVER give up! That's exactly what satan wants you to do. Say "I will live and not die to proclaim the goodness of God, the exploits of God, The answers from God". Whatever your heart tells you. God is absolutely good and this sickness is a direct attack from the enemy. Jesus has given us ALL authority over the enemy/ the devil! Fight in the Spirit! If you pray in tongues then get busy. If you don't pray in tongues pray to God in Jesus' Name. We have not because we ask not! Don't give up on God's Grace Mercy and healing. I am praying for you 🙏 🙏🙏

[@lolaoh2001]

Enjoying your video.. and am learning so much. Thank you 🙏

[@valeriejensen983]

Thank you, such a wonderful idea to use boxes. You all are beautiful, knowledgeable people. God bless you both and your homestead! ♥️🙏💯👍

[@rochellewilliams2382]

Thank you for all the good veggies growing.

[@shelleydawson2435]

Wish there was more "great" people with great personalities like this ... awesome video, awesome shine

[@sharonstory6479]

I love your cats!

[@melodeeplath8002]

I LOVE this idea about using boxes as raised garden beds!!! And,those cats playing around are Adorable ❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnbeard7404]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@Thetimecapsuletx]

I did this a few weeks ago and planted yellow potatoes. I just used dirt and materials that I had around. The plants are up and growing, so I am adding straw, leaves and more dirt. I can’t wait to see the results. Thanks for reminding me to add bone meal. I haven’t done that yet.

[@momkraft]

Your cats are too cute!

[@suegeorge998]

Mrs H, I'm so glad that you're explaining this because I have 4 different kinds of potatoes. I've only ever grown 1 kind at a time. Still planning the largest garden of my life. It's so exciting. I don't think that there is too much that I'm not going to grow.

[@IrishStock3]

Great idea, never thought of using cardboard boxes... thank you.

[@elisabetk2595]

I did this during the pandemic with big Amazon and Walmart boxes from grocery orders (anymore they break up the orders into smaller containers, bah). I folded the bottom flaps up and the top flaps down so it was sort of a ring, and set directly on the dirt. A few inches of reused potting soil, then layered leaves from our leaf pile with light layers of green weeds and a couple of handfuls of alfalfa pellets we had on hand with living dirt from good spots in the garden. At the top I put a few inches of potting soil and planted peas, added a little mulch. The peas have time to grow before the potatoes make their way up. The peas were not for production so much as just nitrogen fixing and keeping the soil alive. Anyway, it worked great. I use this to rehab spots in my garden plot where it's been hard to grow anything due to rocks and clay. It does require more water than in-ground, but putting boxes side-by-side really does help with that.

[@Private2024.]

U-Haul sells a variety of boxes. I enjoy watching your channel.

[@larryslaughter1451]

You and your concept are totally awesome! Love the organic approach that's what I do in my garden! Keep up the fantastic work! 🌟❤️

[@zebra96011]

Love your idea. Your voice and kitties. Thank you for sharing.

[@melaniesilas9313]

I just love, love, love your channel. I love your gardens. I just started a small garden and loving it.cant wait. For everything to grow. I have some neighbors who wants the fruits of my labor I told them "no". Thus person is "lazy."

[@StaceyP23]

I really enjoyed watching you today 🙏