Setting Up An Indeterminate Potato Bed: How They Grow, Maximizing Yield, Fabric Pots & Soil Set Up

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[@pameladeweese9585]

looking forward to the March 21 planting

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[@AAHomeGardening]

Potato is a very good stable food indeed Well done We all need to plant more stable food

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[@AAHomeGardening]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN I have most of my seeds already, but will pop online now, to see what you have on offer

[@MeandYouHello]

look forward to seeing how the potatoes grow up the pots thanks for sharing this video

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Not sure but if frost isnt an issue, that really anytime. But I would look it up. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@jackiehorsley9263]

that's a cool fabric pot I did not know they made them that big

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[@UrbanGardeningWithD.A.Hanks14]

You can get your indies a little closer together if you start every other one at your normal level. Cover everything with three inches of soil and plant in between the first ones at the second level and cover those. Now, you have every other one growing in a split level, so they aren't competing as much for space. It's not much, but it helps.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

Harvesting potatoes this weekend🥔💕 9b I grow them all year Salinas Ca 👍👍

[@KARIS1961]

Santa Cruz here. Just dug out 2 red potatoes. It was just an experiment, and I was thrilled! We have the best weather. 👍

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yeah people have been asking me if I can grow them year round. In Maryland I cant. I am jealous My New YT Channel with Garden Videos 1 minute or less it is called... 60 Seconds or Sow Gardening Shorts: kzbin.info/door/qCRvbBUYBcPqZTYWax86aw

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[@eriklane4808]

Great idea, Gary! Can’t wait to see the harvest!

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[@musashinagatsubo9574]

Thanks for the tip on Chip Drop! Just signed up for a load.

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[@Annekarla]

I had a huge load of cedar chips delivered. We had to pick out some small sticks but it was free! Christmas in July.

[@markblumhardt]

Im in Colorado Zone 5b at 6000 feet. I have had good luck putting the potatoes at soil level and then covering up with at least a foot of wood chips and other garden debris like leaves, old vines, etc. Year 1 I planted with seed potatoes in the spring and it was pretty good. Year 2 I planted with potatoes from year 1, half in the fall and half the next spring, and I couldn’t tell the difference and the yield was a little better than year 1. I’m in year 3 and I planted all this fall, again at solid level covered up with at least a foot of what is now nice compost from the previous wood chips and another few inches of debris. As I harvest in the fall, I’m also planting, so it saves me from the spring rush. We will see how planting 100% in the fall works. But I think I have so much insulation that I will be fine even though we get down to sub zero temps

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That is a great method and like the previous year pile turns into great stuff. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@Just-Nikki]

Well I put giant radish in my potato grow box because I didn’t consider growing potatoes this time of year. I haven’t tried that before. Good thing I have grow bags ( I got them from you actually ) looks like I better get me some potatoes. Thank you so much for your time and valuable information 😀

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks for the order btw. This is the set up for Spring in Maryland Zone 7 but if you have non frosting winters, you can plant potatoes at different times. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@urbanohiogardener]

Glad you posted this, I was just thinking the same -my garden needs potatoes to be more self-sufficient. I tried sweet potatoes one year and it was so bad, I put off growing any kind of potatoes 😆

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I think indeterminate potatoes are the way to go for space and production. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@politicalpartyagnostic268]

Brilliant!! I will duplicate your system to have it ready for my spring garden 2021. 👍🏻 Thank you!!!! 💚🌿🥔🥔🥔

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

This will be my practice for indeterminate varieties. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@whitestone4401]

I’m following your lead and started my potato bag today. I’m really fighting the desire to put my potatoes in. It’s been in the mid 60s in Michigan and like all gardeners, my green thumb is itchy.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Im fighting that today to. Potatoes can manage since the are buried nicely if the urge gets too strong. Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications & Please check out The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for all your gardening needs: www.therustedgarden.com

[@SpiceyKy]

Been planting new crops of potatoes about once per month. Hope that keeps us set for the winter.

[@hopegardens]

Where do you buy seed potatoes? I can't find anyone that ships now.

[@SpiceyKy]

@@hopegardens Look for organic potatoes. I do my LOCAL Farmer's Market.

[@hopegardens]

@@SpiceyKy I will try it. Thank you

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[@michaelmorgan5714]

The guy with Garden Fundamentals just came out with an article on neem oil that went into detail about the types of oil and effectiveness of them. Thought you might want to check it out. he goes into great detail. Mike

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks for the info. Just read it. It is right on. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@michaelmorgan5714]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Glad it was helpful I'll be catching up with your videos this winter. Love the new house and property. Are you still here in Maryland?

[@sn232]

Set this up in October then plant in March/April so it has 4-5 months to age and break down. 2" bottom AGED/OLD double shredded hard mulch. Then 4" mix peat moss + other soils (5.5-6.5ph).

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[@sn232]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN This video is SUPER HELPFUL!!! Where are you buying your seed potatoes? Do you plant them as a whole potato or cut?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So I will order online at times but a local place sells them. I also used bagged potatoes from the grocery store. Chill them a couple weeks then sit them out till the eyes starts growing. Good luck. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@roserizzo3094]

Great info thank you!

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[@brettchampagne4440]

Way down here on the gulf coast it is fall potato growing season.

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[@leticiagr2222]

Very helpful. Thank you 👍🏻

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[@tamarakosusnik2090]

Please could you put the link for this fabric pot, I want to expand my potatoes next spring to get more potatoes next fall, and I want this big one! Thanks by the way, I used a wood box last year and plastic tub,and 5 lb. bag of indeterminate kennebuc potatoes and got about 15 to 20 lbs of potatoes, I was so excited! First time ever planting potatoes!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Root Pouch doesnt sell direct. Search Root Pouch 150 gallon. Youll find sellers. And congrats on the potato harvest. I want to figure out how to get 100 pounds out of this. But as you noted, you dont need to start this large. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@carlross555]

Hello Mr pilarchik Carl from Northeast Ohio I am right on the Pennsylvania Ohio line about an hour and a half from lake Erie should I or should have I plant my garlic yet I love your channel I've learned all so much from you I've been following you for a long time pal okay with that thank you for your time I really love for you to get back to me about the garlic God bless you sir stay safe

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You can plant it now for sure. No worries. October November is a good time. Good luck and thanks so much for watching. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@Marcy824]

In zone 7B can I plant potatoes in grow bags now?

[@dianac5130]

I'm also in 7b & would love the answer to this question

[@scrapykat3028]

Me too

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well I dont know. The greenery will get frosted out and die. So I dont think it will get you potatoes any sooner then planting in the spring. Any places that doesnt get frost, can plant indeterminates whenever really. Maybe skip super hot months. I have some growing since August 1, going to let the frost kill them then harvest. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@dianac5130]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN thank you Gary

[@tobruz]

What are some named varieties of indeterminate potatoes?

[@akrealestatebroker]

You can google it. Best to check with cooperative extension service for best varieties for your state if in US.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Ill be making a video. But search google. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@edwrobel6662]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN I just Google red pontiac potatoes and it said it's a determinate plant not a indeterminate plant as you said it was. Is there different varieties of red Pontiacs that are indeterminate?

[@Kluetone]

In my experience here in Australia, peat moss is not cheap at all! Difficult to find in a bulk bag also

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Garden is global, love chatting with you all while we are in winter. Resources vary greatly. Compost is always perfect. Hope you have a great season. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@ARLITAGARDEN]

Thank you soo much for your tips it help me cuz I love Gardening

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Glad to share. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@Annekarla]

Where do you get your potato starts? How many fit into bag. I found 100 gallon bag on Amazon.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You order seed potatoes. I also use grocery store potatoes but you have to let them form eyes. Our grow bags are getting listed this week and will be under $25 a bag for 100 g. I tend to pack my potatoes more close together. I am think 10-15 Check Out our Root Pouch products with a special discount package for the 100 & 150 gallon fabric pots, seeds and organic oils for pests & disease that will be used in this series: www.therustedgarden.com/products/trg-raised-bed-home-garden-kit-standard?_pos=6&_sid=adccc162f&_ss=r&variant=32954466959414

[@AP530]

GARY PILARCHIK (THE RUSTED GARDEN) - do u recommend using the hydro perox spray on potato leaves to treat fungus disease?? Please let me know your opinion and also this topic could be a possible video you could do at some point if its a valid topic. Thanks!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

In theory it would work. I haven't tried it yet for a video. But you would need to test spray your leaves and wait 48 hours and you test out the spray. Make sure you can a good mix. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@johnruckman2320]

Can you nearly bury your potato plants to increase yield? What do I use to kill whatever is chewing my potato and squash leaves?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I haven't found minimal increase in harvest during the potatoes stem. The theory is right and some varieties do well with it. But the info is limited on which varieties do it. Insect dust is effective. vPlease visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@barbaraperry2796]

Hi, what type of fertilizer was that you were using? Thanks.

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[@barbaraperry2796]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN is 10-10-10 granular okay?

[@childofyah-u-ah1370]

I'm in California zone 9... should I plant at the same time as you?

[@kathsflowerpatch5220]

Same here Sacramento valley zone 9b, and I quite don’t understand why should be doing this now, when is almost winter.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I gave you a quick explanation in your other comment. Good luck. My New YT Channel with Garden Videos 1 minute or less it is called... 60 Seconds or Sow Gardening Shorts: kzbin.info/door/qCRvbBUYBcPqZTYWax86aw

[@mikeadams6538]

What is an indeterminate variety of potato that is purple/blue?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@kathsflowerpatch5220]

Just wondering if is possible to grow potatoes in the winter in Southern California? Please explain why are you doing this video when fall is almost over?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

For me... to set the soil up for 4 months. Plus... our winters freeze so in March it is harder to get resources and fill the raised bed. I do it now. They bed warms quicker as it is raised, and I can just plant. I think you can do winter potatoes where you are. I am in Maryland. My New YT Channel with Garden Videos 1 minute or less it is called... 60 Seconds or Sow Gardening Shorts: kzbin.info/door/qCRvbBUYBcPqZTYWax86aw

[@kathsflowerpatch5220]

Thank you Gary! My go to for gardening tips is calikim but she does not grow potatoes.

[@carolpettengill7690]

I have two questions How do you know which potatoes are indeterminate? I saw a video with someone growing sweet potatoes suspended by tooth picks to grow slips. Being a total rookie never planted potatoes I did this as a project with the children using red potatoes it looks like the, what I call eyes are growing roots. I was wondering if I just scratch the whole project with them or if I can plant anything? Sorry for the long question, they are so excited I hate for them to be disappointed but would rather not try to grow something for an entire season.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Sweet potatoes arent potatoes and they grow differently. It is hard to figure out determinate and indeterminate potatoes. You have to look up the names and see what you find. I gave up on it LOL. I am going by how fast they are ready to harvest. Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications & Please check out The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for all your gardening needs: www.therustedgarden.com

[@wendysgarden4283]

Coir comes on container ships burning diesel, so it really isn't all that sustainable. I live 300 miles from the source of my peat moss, so it's actually a much more sustainable choice for me. Homemade leaf mold would be best by that measure. Less than 1% of peat moss ever used has gone into gardens.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I know what you mean and I agree you have to consider carbon footprint and green verses sustainable and ecology at times. I would love real packaging that provides info on that. Plus Canada mines peat differently than how much of Europe wrecked their bogs. I finally go to point where I can make massive amounts of compost. And our County specializes in leaf molds. But I also know everyone has access to different resources... so I present options. Stays safe. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.

[@akrealestatebroker]

Red Pontiac potatoes are determinate, not indeterminate.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Ugh... I have a list LOL. And an old brain. There will be a video with an accurate list. And I double check before ordering. Thanks. Please check out my seed and garden shop. Here is my new Logo Rusted Garden T-shirt. 20% of all proceeds go to helping Freetown Farm build a teaching greenhouse www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=shirt.