Ultimate Potato Guide: Master Container Growing for an Unbelievable Early Harvest!

[@rhinothumping]

Excellent video Tony! I’ve been enjoying learning from your experience and experiments the past 3 years. Love seeing your new videos come out, and I’m glad you keep doing more!

[@nickmckee9399]

Thank you for such a comprehensive and detailed video on growing potatoes!

[@simplifygardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suzanneseely7167]

Thank you for this very informative and helpful post. It is so explicit and leaves no room for doubt. Usually after watching a gardening video, I have many questions and so I don’t do anything. This video gave me the confidence to try growing my own potatoes. I like that you included American varieties and showed us how to store our harvest.

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks Suzanne I try to write my scripts for everyone it can be a challenge at times but it’s worth the wffort

[@MuddyBootz]

Hi Tony, moving to growing in containers from open ground was a big success for me 👍🏻. I decided to try after watching your original video about 4 years ago.

[@simplifygardening]

It’s such an amazing way to grow and makes sowing and harvesting so much easier

[@dogslobbergardens-hv2wf]

@@simplifygardening I originally embraced container potatoes simply because we get so much rain in the spring, I lose too many to rot if I plant them in the ground. The ease of weeding, sowing and harvesting in containers is a huge bonus.

[@clivesconundrumgarden]

Its nice that you gave a few varieties for us, over here :) We followed this method pretty closely last year and we had great harvests. Made compost with seaweed this year, specifically to add later in the season. Cheers Tony 🌱

[@simplifygardening]

That's great! I’m sure your gonna have another great year esp with all the compost you been making

[@clivesconundrumgarden]

@Simplify Gardening thanks for all the help Tony, we appreciate it 🤜🤛

[@tanyareilly8807]

As a gardener going into their first growing year on the allotment this video is so helpful- thanks!

[@cindyjohnson5242]

I'm terribly sorry for spamming your thread. The phone was in my pocket and somehow typed away!😢

[@simplifygardening]

Glad it was helpful! Tanya hopefully it will be a great year

[@InArcadiaSum]

Had 15 of the Oakland containers from last year, but bought 5 more for this season. Rocket and Arran Pilot already in, with some Sharpe's Express. I have but a small greenhouse, so it's a wait before going on with the rest of Sharpe's and then seconds "Kestrel". Great method, and thanks for showing it.

[@simplifygardening]

Great to see. Such a great way to grow them

[@budj13]

Wow, you outdid yourself on this video, Tony. I liked your other videos on growing potatoes, but this is a very complete and succinct guide. I'm still refining my process since I have not had access to your great 30L pots and have been using grow bags. I need to water a LOT and I'm going to put drip on them this year. Thanks for your excellent content and guidance.

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks bud. Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@dogslobbergardens-hv2wf]

I use old feed bags for mine. It works perfectly fine, they're already paid for, and so far I'm getting at least two seasons out of them without them breaking down at all. I've seen others have success with taters in cardboard boxes and even plain black trash can liners.

[@ecologytoday]

Thank you for another informative gardening video. I always learn a few extra tips, even after decades of gardening.

[@simplifygardening]

So nice of you Jay thanks

[@christinebrooks6364]

Hi Tony, I grow potatoes in 30L tubs and have been successful in my first season using this method. I watched your video last Year and bought the 30L tubs with the discount too. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊

[@simplifygardening]

Great job! Hopefully have a great harvest again this year

[@tassiegirl1991]

Here in Tasmania I love Dutch Cream definitely my favourite. Followed by King Edward my late mum loved them (UK) now available here. Once I stop coming over for 5months I’ll get my head around early late planting as it’s been I’m here late spring to autumn. But your container method is what I use with success. Thanks Tony.

[@simplifygardening]

Yeah the information is relevant no matter where you are, the timings will be different for everyone though

[@davidmiller6504]

Great advice particularly the support frame idea. Thank you.

[@simplifygardening]

Glad it’s if use David

[@lorisaunders176]

Great video…I used your framing method around my potatoes last year to keep them up..worked great! 🇨🇦❤️

[@simplifygardening]

Excellent! Lori its a great way to support them

[@gazzertrn]

This guy is the best . just ordered his new book .

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks so much really appreciate the support

[@ufoman4468]

Its always a great pleasure to watch your videos Tony. Everyone's circumstances regarding growing vegetables ie space temperatures climate is different. I know if i follow your instructions as closely as possible i will achieve great results . Thank You .

[@simplifygardening]

So nice of you glad its helping you

[@melsibley5191]

Thanks for an excellent video Tony , last year was my first year growing potatoes, and I made a lot of mistakes, had I seen this video first, I don’t think I would have made these mistakes. I was so disappointed, all my potatoes were tiny and I was very disappointed and almost annoyed. I felt I had wasted a lot of time , energy , money . Nevertheless, I was determined to see some decent results and am growing again this year . I’ve followed your masterclass to a “T” . Only time will tell. Greetings from north Lincolnshire, may we all follow your excellent guide to a happy harvest .

[@isleofwightingrid2474]

This is excellent. I’m definitely going to grow potatoes next year following Tony’s advice to the letter. Such clear instructions for the nervous novice! 11:38

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks very much

[@Yankeesista203]

Thanks Tony! Beginning to end precise info! I have some planted now in an inexpensive little green house! I'm in Ct 6a, last frost May 15th (climate similar to the UK). Yukon gold and red potatoes. I will use the tip of layering. I have some seed potatoes from last year's harvest and will use your methods! Blessings

[@simplifygardening]

Perfect hope you get a great harvest

[@marktoldgardengnome4110]

I just spent 2 days studying fertilizers and what's available in the states. One meets with the criteria, balanced N & P, and about double the Potassium. 3-4-6 But it also has 8% calcium, and 3% sulfur. Slow release. Reasonably priced. I hope it helps/works, because I finally found a source for Sarpo Mira seed potatoes here in the states. I NEED to have success with them this year to produce my own seed for next year. $20/lb, but had to give them a go. Bought 1lb. Very nice video Tony, TYFS

[@richardjohnson3463]

Planted mine this morning, British Queens 👍

[@simplifygardening]

Perfect Richard

[@myrustygarden]

Excellent advice as always Tony 👍 I’ve got some Sangre a red variety chitting for planting out soon. Have a fantastic weekend, Ali 🇨🇦

[@simplifygardening]

Thats awesome. and thank you, you too.

[@joannejensen4369]

Great video Tony. Well done.👍🇨🇦

[@simplifygardening]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fr.matthiasdeclercq6682]

thank you very much! please accompany us through the year! Thanks and greetings from Holland

[@simplifygardening]

That's the plan!

[@DarraghMcGannSinger]

Tony, I have been watching your video's for quite some time and I find them amazing. Sadly Oakland don't post to Ireland however that hasn't stopped me from planting my first and second earlies. Thank you for everything you do.

[@simplifygardening]

Glad you like them! Yeah it’s a shame Oaklands aren’t delivering outside the uk I’m trying to figure out solutions

[@marymbogeoyedele6602]

Thank you for great videos!! 🤩 I keep coming back for more and rewatch "oldies" 😊 I do cross my fingers for delivery outside UK as I'm in Sweden and haven't been able to find buckets like theese here.😢

[@Carl_from_plot_to_plate]

Another class video from the potato king 👑 😊

[@simplifygardening]

Thank you 😋 glad you enjoyed it

[@andywalsh4577]

Thanks Tony Been watching your videos since the beginning of lockdown and now as a family we will be using your tips in our first full veg garden. Just used your promo code to order tubs, cheers 👍🏼

[@simplifygardening]

Perfect Andy thanks for watching and I’m sure you will have a fantastic crop

[@dottydee4107]

Again Tony, thank you for this video. I grew the salad blue second early potato variety. It's not the most beautiful, but it has amazing purple flesh and makes excellent mashed or roast potatoes. I looked dor them late this year, so was not able to find seed potatoes. But I attempted to do my own seed potato (from last year's small container crop) that looked abysmal, but my friend put it in water, a la 'hydroponic', attempt to give it some life. Three 'survived' and were planted in a tomato planter, and now shoots are appearing, so there's hope!!! So, we are hopeful😆

[@simplifygardening]

Hope all goes well Dotty, Just be mindful that ideally the crop would have been good to take the seed from, taking them from something that didnt do so well might result in a poor crop, but a poor crop is better than no crop

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

ooo i do love potatoes in pots! we grow them like that for years, now we have a little more room we plant them in deep multch. i cant wait to have new fresh studs!

[@simplifygardening]

Nor me such exciting times

[@mmm-uw1ep]

This video is packed full of great information. Thanks.

[@simplifygardening]

Thank you I am glad you enjoyed it

[@CoastalGardensNW]

Nice one Tony once again plenty of information

[@simplifygardening]

Glad you enjoyed it cheers pal

[@wolfaestheticsltd]

Nice amazing video thanks Tony looking forward to getting your new book

[@simplifygardening]

Awesome, thank you! Watch for next weeks video because there is a few things I need to say before folks buy it

[@elainewilliams3025]

Thank you. I was about to refer to your potato advice I used last year. Much appreciated 🌱🌱🌱

[@simplifygardening]

You are so welcome Elaine

[@LukeTuttlebury]

Hello great video I am 13 years old and I love farming, Gardening is also my hobby which I like to do and grow lots of fruit and vegetables.I have applied for an allotment near me so I can have more land for growing fruit and veg on,how long did you have to wait for your allotment ?

[@Pixieworksstudio]

Wow, fab load of advice, thank you!

[@pajcka]

Sir Tony, this is an excellent guide.

[@simplifygardening]

Glad you think so! I appreciate that :)

[@pajcka]

@@simplifygardening And one more thing, 20 containers of 30 liters arrived today. Regards

[@pidpit4397]

Thank you!

[@simplifygardening]

You're welcome!

[@williamread5652]

Absolutely superb roundup! Thank you 😊😊😊

[@simplifygardening]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lexington476]

Most of those potato varieties that you listed I think are European varieties. I've never heard of some of them. I have grown dark nordland and Yukon Gold, both are excellent and I will grow them again this year. Other varieties I typically grow are red Pontiac, kennebec, and Irish cobbler. The red Pontiac is a very prolific early season potato, it grows a lot of potatoes.

[@simplifygardening]

Yeah it’s difficult to include them all maybe I will need a variety video

[@Katya-zj7ni]

Coconut coir is not a sustainable medium for UK gardens. UK is a nation of shopkeepers and gardeners so we shouldn’t rely on foreign imports re soil or imports.

[@dogslobbergardens-hv2wf]

@@Katya-zj7ni I love how coir works, but I can't ignore the fact that it's not really "green" or "sustainable" when it's being shipped across oceans burning up diesel. I'm trying to get away from using any purchased inputs at all, but it's difficult.

[@citylotgardening6171]

Wood Prairie Family Farms out of Maine offers some certified seed potato varieties from the UK we ordered Sarpo Miras this year and they look amazing growing in containers the foliage is twice the size of our Yukon Golds but we haven't harvested them yet 👍

[@Cici1791]

I'm in NA too, and have tried all in your list except the Irish cobbler. Will have to give them a try next spring. Have you tried Warbas? I love the Warba: they're high-yielding, cute as a button (marbled with pink) and seem to be insect and disease resistant. And they always come out of the ground perfectly formed and so clean they appear pre-washed.

[@robertsmithshair4199]

Great info as per usual. I've gone 50/50 homemade compost and Melcourt all purpose peat free, I'm going to add the potato feed in about 6 weeks time though, as there should be enough in the compost for that period i think - wish me luck!

[@simplifygardening]

The slow release takes about 6 weeks to become available which is why I put it in now

[@CrazyCatWoman1]

I tried peat free last year, it was useless, just got 40 spuds, about 10 were goofball size the others were marble size. This year I have proper peat and made my own compost. Have bought bags of seeded spuds and also chitted my own, which are a lot stronger. Have planted pink fur Apple so far, the others will be planted every 2 weeks intervals. Hope I get some lovely spuds this year. Excellent video, as always.

[@simplifygardening]

Let’s hope we get a better year but my chosen location might be an issue

[@GARDENER42]

I'm experimenting this year, using Swift on those 30l containers. All grown in a 50/50 mix of Growmoor multipurpose/homemade compost. 5 containers had 100g of potato specific organic fertiliser. 4 containers had 100g of blood, fish & bone. 4 containers had 100g of 10:10:10 Growmore. I'll let you know how they do. Next week, it's my Charlottes going in (they get stored by cutting off the tops, then leaving them in the tubs in the garage until needed - they keep till Christmas & supply the next year's seed potatoes too).

[@simplifygardening]

Yes add great way to store them

[@sharon1615]

Brilliant vlog Tony thank you 🥰

[@simplifygardening]

Glad you enjoyed it Sharon

[@markshaw5835]

I've added coil to my mixture this year. Although I've done a few different mixture of compost to see and compare. I remember one year the harvest u got from the potatoes was crazy lol

[@simplifygardening]

Yeah 15 pretty much for every bucket

[@mikecooke7744]

Thank you for the reminder, just bought supplementary 30Ltr pots

[@simplifygardening]

perfect and at that price a complete bargain

[@honeybee6674]

hello! Mr. Tony, I planted the potatoes and could not wait for the coconut coir I ordered a raised bed: Quictent Raised Garden Bed Galvanized Raised Beds for Gardening Vegetables with Cover 6x3x2 ft Tall Metal Planter Box Outdoor Use (Clear) that was put together the other day. I poured in two 1 to 1/2 cubit feet of cypress chips for the bottom layer then lined it with 3 cubit feet of organic soil and a half bag of Black Kow compost and 3 cup of 4-6-2, Dr Earth fertilizer however, I don't i buried the potatoes deep enough. as they grow in this bed can i just keep heaping soil on them?Thanks, Annie

[@MK-ye1wj]

I love your channel and gardening advice. have you thought of indicating varieties that grow best in other regions?

[@simplifygardening]

It’s a video I’m thinking abiut

[@greengardenideas]

Welldone Brother ! your job is great ❤

[@simplifygardening]

Thank you so much 😀

[@nitelite78]

Thinking it would be nice to have a container option at oakland gardens that has no holes at all at the bottom perhaps with drill mark points. I often find I need tubs for water or other things but sometimes might need another container with holes so I end up just drilling holes in a flexi tub or bucket. Just a thought.

[@simplifygardening]

I will put it to them. check out todays video on potatoes I think you will enjoy it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmLVl2R8jdl8b9U

[@Andrew-eo2cw]

Big fan of your channel. Just one thought I have on the coconut coir. As its a bi-product it has sustainable qualities but it has surely travelled many miles to get to the UK. Would untreated sawdust or straw mixed with homemade compost give similar results?

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

Makes me want to go back to potatoes...😊🥔🥔🥔💖

[@simplifygardening]

I love growing them chris

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

​@@simplifygardening You should always do what you love!!🥰 Your expertise in it helps so many others do the same!!👌

[@MaliksGarden]

wow that's amazing...🤗🤗😊😊

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks 😀

[@MaliksGarden]

@@simplifygardening 😊

[@L_Martin]

Do we still need to cover up the leaves with more compost when they first appear?

[@jamesBissett-kh4jb]

earley 1st potato casiblanca is scotlands fav Jim

[@simplifygardening]

A great variety Jim. I will be doing a video on varieties shortly

[@fizzyfozbuzz874]

Excellent video! Can I ask, which peat free compost should I buy for my potatoes that I'll be potting in containers. So many on the market it's confusing. Thank you.

[@simplifygardening]

ATM im not a lover of Peat Free they are still struggling to perfect it. but the best i have found is Sylvagrow

[@nickthegardener.1120]

Hi Tony do you ever add sulphur to the container? Thanks Nick, really enjoyed the video.👌👍

[@jpc1779]

I put coco coir in my 1st earlys last week looking forward to the results.

[@simplifygardening]

Let’s hope it’s a good year

[@jubbajabba07]

your videos are the best on youtube for potato growing. thank you for sharing all of your knowledge! my only question is on watering before emergence. does the 1-2in a week rule still apply? ive seen some info saying that this encourages the seed to rot, and would love your opinion on this. thanks again, tony!

[@simplifygardening]

So nice of you really appreciate that. check out todays video on potatoes I think you will enjoy it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmLVl2R8jdl8b9U

[@FrankCaddy]

Great videos Tony, just found them. A question..how do you deal with slugs in your containers...do you use nematodes for instance? Thanks.

[@simplifygardening]

Hey Frank. I use nematodes around the garden so the pots dont tend to get them. i dont treat the containers themselves

[@allanroberts4387]

Hi Tony,How many seed potatoes would you use in a 30L container,planting charlotte and Maris Peer in late July.Any advice would be appreciated.

[@davidmullarkey4316]

Hi gonna plant early potatoes next wk bought 10 containers your recommendations very happy with them . When harvesting what do you use old compost for is it suitable for raised beds or compost bin ? Dave co Donegal 🇨🇮

[@simplifygardening]

You can reuse it by adding feed or use to top up raised beds or improve soil in garden

[@davidmullarkey4316]

@@simplifygardening thank you will use in on raised beds have 3 .help much appreciated

[@AudreySokolowski]

Fantastic videos Tony! I am giving your method a go this year, down here in Australia. I was just wondering how often you need to feed the potatoes after the 6-8 week top-up? Or is only one top-up needed? Thanks!

[@adrianwood4661]

Hi my king Edward potatoes are going in this weekend there doing very well

[@simplifygardening]

Adrian I’ll be getting main crop in this week

[@derekemerson8053]

I use a mix of homemade compost and leafmold(I live near a small wood and a couple of neighbours gardens are below the trees) plus b f b and potato fertilizer seams to work well, do you think it is ok, from Co.Down

[@simplifygardening]

Yes that will be fine for them

[@jellyfishsalad5926]

What do you do with the soil after growing potatoes in pots? i understand that potatoes cant be grown in the same soil over and over so i presume you cant use it again for another crop of potatoes? do you put it somewhere in the garden where there are no solanums and start over again with fresh soil? thanks

[@eliev7844]

Such a helpful video. Who would’ve thought about removing the flowers? Thank you 😊

[@simplifygardening]

Glad it was helpful Elie Hope you have a great harvest this year

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Very useful, thank you. Greetings from Pontypridd :)

[@simplifygardening]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers Chris

[@clairegarnham2742]

Excellent video as usual but I don’t like the way it looks as though you are using an auto que thanks Tony brilliant x

[@lorraine4143]

What time of year should you buy the potato seeds and then plant them , also what variety of potatoes yield the best please

[@jordynporter430]

I don’t see the link for the fertilizer and for some reason I’m having a really hard time finding a fertilizer with those ratios. I’ve only found one that’s 4-4-6. Maybe because I’m in the USA?

[@gabrielmarques1111]

Im using 55l containers. How many potatoes should I use?

[@fizzyfozbuzz874]

Can I cover the tops of my containers with a sprinkling of wood shavings. They are fresh, very dry and not treated.

[@michelep4340]

How tall is the frame you made for the potatoes? This is the best potato video I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching, thank you for sharing the information.

[@simplifygardening]

Bout 2.5 ft off the ground

[@simplifygardening]

Glad you found the video informative

[@ebxo269]

Great video, slightly burnt out. you can insert some pipe down through the container with holes drilled in to water equally water it instead of just pouring it on the top.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes but it’s not required in these containers

[@ebxo269]

@@simplifygardening ok

[@susanelwood5794]

Hi, where do,you get the chopped straw from and what is a good price? 😊

[@simplifygardening]

Its about £8 a bag and lasts ages it comes from a farm store sold as horse bedding

[@markdavies6790]

Tony, I have some cattle fencing on my plot. Can you recommend a height for the cattle fencing above the Oakland 30 litre containers that will be effective against wind but won’t damage the haulms as they grow through?

[@simplifygardening]

About 2.5 feet

[@Blxz]

Never heard of any of these varieties in my part of Australia.

[@MotosAllotmentGarden]

😊👍

[@RachaelHarney]

Hi Tony I’ve planted Charlotte potatoes using the two layer method and they are coming along nicely. Can I use the same method to plant second cropping Charlottes for a Christmas harvest. Thanks. Rachael

[@tparentful]

Any companies you recommend in the USA for those containers? Oakland doesn't deliver to the USA

[@MssDona]

Another experiment idea… I’ve been watching potato videos for over 2 years now-I bought a piece of property that was ALL rocky. I used it for several things, but potatoes… I went with containers. The videos I watched, it seems like the ones that do the best (size and amount) have either no bottom or a cheap grow bag that was falling apart so they couldn’t pick up…. Have you tried these methods side by side!

[@simplifygardening]

check out todays video on potatoes I think you will enjoy it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmLVl2R8jdl8b9U

[@chrishamilton-wearing3232]

Hi Tony. Not a potato question but seeking advice regarding a raised bed and Hugelkultur. My raised bed is deep- 600mm , and my idea is to build up the bed in layers. We are blessed with plenty of hugel so the first layer is sorted. The subsequent layers will be grass clippings, hay, and topsoil mixed with compost. Now , I have some well rotted moo poo and plenty of wood ash from the log burner. So the question is : where would you suggest I add these to the bed ? My first thoughts were to add some wood ash onto the bottom layer ( the hugel ) , the moo poo mixed in with the topsoil and a sprinkling of wood ash to finish off. What do you reckon ? TIA.

[@simplifygardening]

Below the soil layer and above everything else check out my video a few weeks ago on it

[@sueguidry4216]

First time ATTEMPTING grow potato. What size container do i use

[@simplifygardening]

30 litres or 8 gallons

[@VENZUL0]

That's a great deal on containers, do you know of a US-based provider? Or will ship to US? Thanks!

[@simplifygardening]

They can’t ship there I’m trying to find a supplier there but no luck so far but any 7 or 10 gallon bucket will do if u add drainage

[@VENZUL0]

@@simplifygardening yeah but they won't be as cool as yours 👍🏼. I'm moving from bags to bins this season & I want ones with proper drainage grooves. I think poor drainage was part of the cause of my low yeild last season.

[@jimandrews1011]

I want to do container potatoes in Florida. We get some freezing temps but not much. will potatoes grow in any season? Can I stage plantings every couple months to to have a continuous harvest as long as I protect them from freezing? The high PH sandy non soil only grows weeds so containers are attractive. I've been very successful with hydroponics, indoors with lettuce and outdoors with tomatoes and cucumbers.

[@simplifygardening]

not if there is frost. check out todays video on potatoes I think you will enjoy it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmLVl2R8jdl8b9U

[@VistasdelMar2008]

Hi Tony, would like the links to the feed you use as per the section on feed. Thanks, in advance!

[@wardsdotnet]

For the watering instructions can you give those in terms of gallons per hour? That's how drip irrigation emitters are rated in the US

[@nalinapatel4881]

Tony. If I was to plant some sappo Mari in container and leave them outside over winter. Will they grow from spring onwards. What do you think?

[@simplifygardening]

not if u plant in a container the liklihood is the tubers will freeze and turn to mush, the ground is somewhat protected, even then only if we have a mild winter

[@Kanel__Bulle]

wish oakland gardens shipped to EU. the only thing close to their 30l containers locally costs me 18 euro/per container! not feasible at that price

[@simplifygardening]

Wow me too I am exploring options for this in Europe and USA but red tape is causing issues

[@markwiltshire1852]

I first started growing in 30 litre buckets two years ago. I’ve not had great success. I use a fairly decent compost, add BFB. I think it’s down to the watering, I’m watering every 3 days?

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks for sharing and 3 days is about the ideal time

[@robert4027]

Overnight low temps in my area are 31 f. On average but next week it's warmer . Is it safe to start planting or should I wait lil longer ??

[@tabathv1]

I’ve not got room for a compost heap, which bagged compost would you recommend instead?

[@FreedomandRights4US]

Thank you!

[@simplifygardening]

You're welcome!

[@Mischiou]

Old post, but dear Tony does this work with 10 gallon buckets as well? Stupid question, I know.

[@simplifygardening]

yes 8-10 gallon is ideal

[@Vinyl-Sloth]

Do you need to support them?

[@simplifygardening]

Yes check out the video I grew 450lbs of potatoes the lazt way. never dig again. it will show you everything i do

[@davidwootton6287]

Have just acquired some 15Lt pots. Would these be ok for 2 potatoes at different levels.?

[@simplifygardening]

They would work but water would need be kept on top of and prevent them getting too hot

[@davidwootton6287]

@@simplifygardening Thanks. Will trial a few pots this year to see how they grow.

[@homegardens7682]

Alright Tony. You got a new camera or lens? Great video quality and of course great content.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes I have Dan but the exposure was all over the place due to a software issue. It was saying exposure was perfect when it was blown out. I have updated it so hopefully now it will be good

[@homegardens7682]

@@simplifygardening It will look great. Nice and sharp.

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

EXCELLENT.

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks for listening

[@stewartmk7]

Hi Tony, very informative video. I've grown potatoes (Charlotte) in pots for the last 3 years now, and had some great crops from them. But I have found cooking them to be difficult.. last year and other years, after only about 5 minutes of boiling, they start to fall apart. The outer half inch or so comes away and the rest goes to mush...any suggestions would be much appreciated, ie would inconsistent watering cause this?

[@simplifygardening]

Yes stewart because the potatoes go through a dry spell then take on moisture to quick and this causes cracking on the inside of the tuber. be more consistent if possible

[@stewartmk7]

Thanks for that, I watered them every day last year, sometimes twice, in an exceptionally hot summer. But I went away for a long weekend and asked my neighbour to water them for me, but judging by the wilting tops, I guess they didn't.

[@RachaelHarney]

Is it ok to mix the coconut coir with shop bought peat free compost and if so what percentages would you recommend. Thanks for such informative videos

[@simplifygardening]

You can but may find it already has it in check the ingredients first

[@RachaelHarney]

@@simplifygardening Thanks