No dig Potato Gardening: Expert Tips from Charles Dowding

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See the whole process from sowing to 'earthing up' to harvest, by pulling not digging. Potato plants easily root into undisturbed, no dig soil, while developing potatoes need soft, surface material to grow in.
It's often assumed that potatoes just won't grow in soil that has not been thoroughly loosened, but this video shows the opposite.
Filmed at Homeacres April to July 2018 by Josh Rogers, in a spring that started cool and wet, then turned hot and dry after 3rd May. South West England zone 8 climate, last frost mid May.
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@brianbishop2803 3 жыл бұрын

I 've been a traditional gardener for many years , but at the ripe old age of 76 was begining to find the digging hard work so decided to give no dig a try. I was very suspect about the potato growing, how can it work without ridging up?? Well, I've just lifted 35 1st earlies plants it took only 40 minutes including hand weeding, a good crop , a few green ones ( but probably less than when I ridged) so I am now a NO DIG CONVERT.!!!!! thank you Charles

@CharlesDowding1nodig 3 жыл бұрын

So nice to read this Brian. I'm delighted to have saved you that work, and your soil will be healthier for it.

@martinvera4567 2 жыл бұрын

I’m just SO encouraged to hear you going strong at 76 years, you are my goals. I hope to do this till I physically can’t anymore lol

@mayshomesteadchronicles Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I guess I’m a convert as well hahs

@andy1way Жыл бұрын

@@martinvera4567 76 is a young man

@howardchambers9679 Жыл бұрын

Just put my spuds in before watching this. I won't be digging again, at 65 it's getting a bit much. So, no dig here we come!

@ann7318 3 жыл бұрын

If my bought potatoes start sprouting, I use them for seed potatoes, and they do well.

@debbiep99 4 жыл бұрын

Bob Ross of the gardening world. 😊

@byEnTaze 3 жыл бұрын

YES :)

@minastirith997 3 жыл бұрын

definitely

@dimemega00 3 жыл бұрын

facts

@JosephE-yd6ks 3 жыл бұрын

He's a legend

@firehorsewoman414 3 жыл бұрын

@ Liz P I laughed when I saw this because not only do I agree, but I just used that description on Prepper Potpourri’s channel. I absolutely love watching Mr. Dowding’s videos - so much to learn and melts the stress away at the same time.

@ale189251 3 жыл бұрын

I find myself back to this video every year when spring is about to come.

@veronicavatter6436 3 жыл бұрын

True story

@StayPrimal Ай бұрын

And here we are again haha.

@brendanpayne115 4 жыл бұрын

My girl is 4 years old, we are in a pandemic and we're planting potatoes. Armageddon isn't so bad after all!-) Thanks Charles and stay safe and busy everybody!

$@inphiknitfractal$

@inphiknitfractal 4 жыл бұрын

The pandemic is not what it seems..truth will come out soon.. Remember appocalypse means "truth revealed".. The truth that has been hidden is, Pasteur was a fraud..viruses, microbes etc are part of the body's natural healing process. Western medical using antibiotics etc destroys the bacteria that are there to help us..just like chemical farming. Look into Dr Hamer's research for more info..(Caroline Markolin is a good presenter of it)

@sergeisukhoruchenkov2915 4 жыл бұрын

Watch a channel - Epic Sellouts ! Good luck !

@jenniferjarvis1207 4 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the little forager girl on facebook, "Nora_on_food"? Gorgeous wee gal doing videos on foraging for edible weeds and nuts etc, cooking etc. Might be something your little girl and you enjoy watching

@BlackDragonWitheHawk 4 жыл бұрын

@@inphiknitfractal you do know that antibiotics have their roots in fungy, and at least some of them are still naturaly produced and farmed? (Though the majority today is syntheticaly produced) And to say that (basically driving your remarks into a pointed version) "there is no virus" is a bit harsh against all the people who died or lost loved once due to it. Also I think politics and theories that are in no way factual and or profable about such stuff should not be discussed in the comment section of a gardening channel, even if a commentator remarques that he is planting potatoes because of this pandemic. The first is an unnecessary form of atention seeking and spreading of mistrust and probably false information, the second is a fair statement about a special situation currently going on. Political rant closed.

@undernetjack 4 жыл бұрын

Inphiknit fractal First apocalypse from Greek means uncovering, Latin - revelation -from the bible. Not 'truth revealed' The truth cannot be hidden , though ignored, twisted, sure. Pasteur was not a fraud, (expletive deleted). Get an education and get off youtube. Find some books, in a library. People can literally say anything on youtube, does not make it true. Any good debater can make Anything sound believable, if not like unassailable truth. Always view unusual opinion/statement with skepticism, find several sources, especially contradictory sources. Understand your brains bias toward only looking for validation of your opinion or ideas. The sad truth usually lies in between one side, the other, and your own take on any matter. Do Not blindly parrot 'what I saw on youtube one time' as the end all beat all Truth. That only makes you look like a kook. Plus, this only serves to galvanize opinions against your claim, for example, you cannot convince someone the sky is red merely by claiming it. Instead ask, what color is the sky? Some say blue, some say baroque, some green, I've even seen red and purple near dawn and dusk. Is it really just blue? No, you have seen many colors , as have I. See? I did not challenge your belief, merely caused you to question it. Then stop there. They will do the rest. Come to another conclusion, new belief. Your calling someone a fraud because someone else told you so only makes you a different kind of sheeple. Do not trashtalk anyone. Its bad form, makes you seem weak minded. Instead , call into question their achievements...what did Pasteur discover? Has that knowledge been abused, twisted or coopted for some agenda? What is Agenda 21? Why does it outlaw homeopathic remedies? Vitamin supplements? Make vaccinations mandatory? All in the name of supposed 'sustainability', huh? The vaccine manufacturers know there are always some people that have side effects, some people die, but that is acceptable? It is not even hidden information. Yet the governments will pass a law making them mandatory, even if it kills thousands or tens of thousands, yet exempt themselves in the same legislation. Can't happen in America you say? Ask those who got polio from the vaccine, or anyone born before 1970 that has a smallpox vaccine scar on their left arm? Was that mandatory? Yes. Did people die? Yes. Will it happen again? Yes. Will you allow it to be you? I, for one, will not. No. Not for the current flu vaccine, not for some boogyman virus. I will protect me and mine. Shove that vaccine where it don't shine, commie bastard. Try putting that jackboot on my neck and you will loose the leg. Rights, Freedom, Constitution., Semper Fidelis, ''Merica f-yeah.

@mewendy1 6 жыл бұрын

I love harvesting potatoes. Idk what it is about it that's more satisfying than anything else I grow. Maybe it's like buried treasure! 😉

@ronevilla 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah.. Like treasures 😀

@ellenacrystal5108 4 жыл бұрын

iKR

@zetalivsanns5360 4 жыл бұрын

😊

@arriesone1 4 жыл бұрын

Rick Sanchez What nice memories you have. The older we get, the more we treasure our childhood days.

@ArtByEmilyHare 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, so much fun

@mike1968442 6 жыл бұрын

Please let the camera just roll. I will probably never make it in person to view this spectacular garden in person. Viewers can just zoom ahead if they dont want to watch. I truly wish you were my neighbor because of your ability to. Respond so calmly to each situation. Just love watching you roaming the garden. Your such an inspiring gardener and human!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Well thanks Sally. I have noticed that the longer videos are the most popular, like they are a story which people enjoy. The advice I often hear is "keep 'em short to increase viewer numbers"!!

@veganchiefwarrior6444 6 жыл бұрын

24/7 Home Acres live stream haha, we can be his security ;p

@davidesteven5467 6 жыл бұрын

Please consider not changing your editing methods one jot! The time lapses are well done and certainly better than having to fast forward. I don't even have a garden but I just spent the entire evening watching you garden. Excellent.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback Davide, I am encouraged!

@shakengrain1942 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidesteven5467 Agreed!

@maureenellison1042 5 жыл бұрын

I never comment, but you are great! Great advice, stage to stage, and your voice is calming to listen to. Mostly, just gardening,no music,graphics gimmicks... if you know what your doing, you don't need all that So Bravo!!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maureen, glad you like the content. Perhaps an analogy is how we find when eating these vegetables that their fine flavour means few other flavourings are needed!

@smathe3 6 жыл бұрын

Literally one of the most beautiful gardens on planet Earth. Order from chaos. Cheers from South Carolina, USA.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve, a lovely place I hear

@shakengrain1942 4 жыл бұрын

Ditto from another South Carolinian! I hear many other KZfaq gardeners referring to Mr. Dowding and his methods these days. Must be becoming the world's number 1 favorite gardener! Yes, certainly the most beautiful and abundant!

@barbaralangdon4984 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, from a South Carolinian in old Barnwell District, likely not too far from Mr. Matheny.

@constanceperkins2614 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have to use seed potatoes please

@wobblybobengland 4 жыл бұрын

@@constanceperkins2614 Supermarket potatoes have a substance applied that prevents them forming sprouts but if you leave them long enough and they do form sprouts then they should be fine.

@schrodingerscat1863 2 жыл бұрын

I have always had the best luck with potatoes planting in large black buckets. Makes harvesting very easy and always get a great crop, also makes watering easier.

@IsleofWightBushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll follow your lead on this Charles and do the same this coming growing season. As always, thank you very much for top quality content.

@zoeslovely7096 6 жыл бұрын

I look SO forward to your videos! Absolutely love how you teach.

@mreimi94 6 жыл бұрын

right now it's not dangerous to watch your videos, but i have to keep myself from watching them in winter resulting in me not being able to wait until i can get started with planting... you are truly an inspiration and so sympatheticly telling us about what's important! love your videos, thank you so much for taking the time!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Nice comment thanks! You can start now with new beds and sowing for winter - kale, salads, see this timeline for ideas www.charlesdowding.co.uk/learn/sowing-timeline-vegetables/

@GARDENER42 11 ай бұрын

@@CharlesDowding1nodig Hi Charles. Link is dead.

@GinaC4 4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic-thank you for measuring and teaching- fascinating to see no disruption of soil is actually good for plant and yield!

@lynn8524 3 жыл бұрын

I never grow tired of watching your videos. They always inspire me and I learn so much. Thank you!

@xcape2usa 2 жыл бұрын

How relaxing watching you harvest your spuds!! I'm getting ready to plant soon. Thank you. Beautiful video.

@joan66joshua 5 жыл бұрын

Just a delight watching you in the garden. Digging potatoes was beautiful. Joan India

@cironicholas526 4 жыл бұрын

These videos aren't just informative, they're also excellent to nap to.

@ronnymoffatt1038 3 жыл бұрын

21qq1+!

@kehnili9363 3 жыл бұрын

Calming voice and birds chirping

@Nitecrow314 2 жыл бұрын

@@kehnili9363 if livin is without yoouu, Kehni Li, can't give any more...

@carolynmoody9460 3 жыл бұрын

your videos continue over the years to help us learn a sustainable life thank you for all you do

@giovannifiorentino8947 4 жыл бұрын

Have seen some of your videos so far and every word you pronounce is a treasure.

@loucarter3034 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for changing my life........ I love the no dig concept.

@sallyhenry1716 4 жыл бұрын

I ❤️🥔🥔🥔! I enjoy eating them in anyway! And now I can NO DIG them in my garden thanks to you Charles 👍🏼🤗😋

@SonShines1 2 жыл бұрын

Thx Charles. U definitely are onto a simplified system for growing. I can see there is great reward in your efforts. Many will benefit from your vids

@patilkranti1 5 жыл бұрын

This is so satisfying to see harvesting potatoes.. lovely garden:)

@user-xg8qf1dd3b 5 жыл бұрын

nice garden ! no weeds! everything is clean and beautiful!

@russruss2446 6 жыл бұрын

I watched your clips and planted potatoes on my lawn, newspapers over and under compost, small holes for the seed potatoes. They’re growing great! No digging, no problems. Thank you!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear Russ Russ

@sandraruggeriisthehouseamo946 3 жыл бұрын

@Kelly Clyde 5?58085

@madresefonoon 2 жыл бұрын

@Kelly Clyde Hi.newspaper under compost??? doesn't forking damage to newspapar?

@Nitecrow314 2 жыл бұрын

@@madresefonoon What the fork are you talking about?

@madresefonoon 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nitecrow314tanx for reply. i mean deep shovel and cultivate and forking.does not penetrate in newspapers?

@catwoman7462 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I'm a beginner with a new allotment and I find your videos extremely educational.

@elduderinouk 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comprehensive video, which has been extremely helpful. From watching this video, I have decided that I will use the no-dig method for growing potatoes in my garden.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын

Cool and I wish you a fine harvest

@barbarabolton1308 5 жыл бұрын

I adore the fact you garden in your Birkenstocks. Happy Gardening, from a midwesterner (Iowa) of the USA.

@mrjim7369 6 жыл бұрын

Getting ready to reorganise my one big veg patch into a few smaller beds later in the year so it is easier to manage and rotate crops, got all the compost brewing ready to go no dig (although I have been doing this anyway to a degree). Your videos have been invaluable as both a technical help and an inspirational one :)

@SteveDavies01 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff, and I am in sync with you. My leeks go in tomorrow. Thankyou Charles, for the inspiration and the knowledge passed on.

@SteveDavies01 6 жыл бұрын

Should add that next year's planning will be a lot easier - spuds again, after the leeks!

@jawanshen 6 жыл бұрын

I've just discovered this channel. Thank you for sharing your gardening knowledge, Sir!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Nice comment thankyou

@veradejong9437 3 жыл бұрын

Digging potatoes is such an exciting and satisfaction feeling

@debbienavejas9673 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@tophercIaus 6 жыл бұрын

130kg of potatoes in such a small space, no rotation, and leek harvests on top of that over just 4 years! That's amazing. I definitely need to water my spuds (potatoes), being in Australia, but I haven't mastered the timing. I really enjoy these sequential videos, showing the whole process. Thanks again.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris and enjoy that

@barbsnyder480 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for a great post!

@Floreypottery 4 жыл бұрын

Once the start blooming their making potato’s I’d water well they seem to just suck it right up

@jdeuts 4 жыл бұрын

Floreypottery I am in Australia too, and a novice so excuse the rudimental question. What do you mean by ‘blooming’ - the flowers that showed on the established plant or when the greenery first develops from the soil? Thank you for your helpful comments

@haggispixie 4 жыл бұрын

@@jdeuts 'Blooming' is always flower-related.

@beckym5730 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful garden love that it weed free so we can see better on what your talking I’ve learned a lot thank you.

@AtwoodKnives 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. I've watched a good dozen or so of your videos so far and your gardens are simply amazing. Thanks for the fascinating insights, great advice and interesting observations.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter

@magda191919 4 жыл бұрын

A piece of Heaven on Earth ! A real pleasure to watch this channel, it inspires me. Beautiful soul and work and video and ... potatoesl :) Thank you for sharing!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын

Ah cool thanks

@madhattersartstudio8344 6 жыл бұрын

I am in Texas, USA and love your garden, i hope one day visit your garden =) maybe next year.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

See you 2019!

@cata4ardeal 4 жыл бұрын

Watching your inspirational results while working my land, you have so many things to teach us and YES we are so teachable as your followers. Cheers from pandemic ITALY, isolation but didn’t quit to work , thank you for making our spring brighter

@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou and I wish you health

@Gigi-fv9ky 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful potato harvest! Definitely looks like the best way to go. And, it is a joy to watch you. Thank you!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gayla

@AwesomeK285 5 жыл бұрын

I love your vegetable garden. It looks so healthy, so neat and so clean

@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Crystal

@GreenEarthGardener 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful bedtime viewing Charles. Another lovely (20min) video 👌🏼 Tawny old outside sending me off to sleep. Wonderful combination. Thank you.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Nice thought!

@bradstodski2833 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and excellent content. Thank you for showing no dig and compost gardening. It has changed the way I garden for the better. Thank you!!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Good to hear this Brad

@nicevideomancanada 5 жыл бұрын

Viewing from Canada where it's -25C here today. I love your videos and Teachings Charles.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын

Ah wow I sympathise, and thanks pleased to help you through it

@rebeccashetter8389 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing all your knowledge; really appreciate all your hard work..

@miranduri 4 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Not only is the garden producing tons, it is also gorgeous. I am sure the plants know that Mr. Dowding is always smiling. What a treat.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@NoYes-gz7rz 3 жыл бұрын

Never more than two minutes before he makes me sleep. Thankyou Charles ,

@LegacyHomeandGarden 4 жыл бұрын

My husband and I are trying this. Thank you for the information.

@eliev7844 5 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful watching such a master at work! What an inspiration!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын

thanks Elie

@OrtoInScatola 6 жыл бұрын

I love these longer videos. I never tried potatoes because I figured they would need a very deep raised bed, but what you are showing here makes me believe that I could try next year in my 20cm deep long bed (4m long) sharing the space with carrots.

@markstevenson9080 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for running your scientific trials, sharing your knowledge and experience. What a great resource you have provided us! Thanks again.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you Mark

@aalusa7317 5 жыл бұрын

Great Harvest :). I love potatoes and can't wait to start growing them for my family.

@Mr.Pennington 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are a pleasure to watch. You have a child-like joy in the garden, and i love all the experiments!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын

thanks Mr P

@zaliabutler1544 6 жыл бұрын

Great great great video. You are a master gardener. I absolutely love watching you garden😆😇

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Zalia!

@m.lansley6590 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles. I have 6 buckets of compost from my potatoes. So glad I can re use it with some additional nutrients. You have had great results with your Charlottes.

@HelenEk7 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely way to spend Sunday morning, - watching some Charles Dowding videos. Greetings from Norway.

@CharlesDowding1nodig Жыл бұрын

Morning Helen (though Monday now!) and thanks

@tanyaratti 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy these trial vids as it gives me a good grounding on no dig. It proves the yield is better when leaving micro life alone. It’s the soil life that is the most import element.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын

You got it 😀and the life part has been so ignored. Even 'organic' farmers use tillers a lot, though less so now as awareness grows.

@Sandra-Armstrong 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome... thank you for the numbers!! It's so helpful to have that data to make realistic comparisons between one type of garden production versus another, for the most food output. 🙏🏽 Much appreciate it!!!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Sandra

@TopDingoMan 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful info. Very timely as I am looking to plant potatoes for the first time. Thanks so much.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@j.reneewhite915 3 жыл бұрын

I love to garden and enjoy teaching a bit. So when I say you are an EXCELLENT teacher I mean it! I think I'm going to sit dow and watch your video for enjoyment and find myself scrambling for a pen and paper every time. I have the month of January set aside to binge watch your videos and finally write down all the tips and tricks you so generously share with us. Thank you so much for all the effort you give for us!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 3 жыл бұрын

How nice, am happy to help Renee

@vickiburt2676 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Rogers & Mr.Dowding, you learn everything from these 2 men who teach you how to have the best life experiences.

@peace4peaceful 3 жыл бұрын

Who is mr Roberts?

@barbiemagnolia3943 3 жыл бұрын

Fred Rogers aka mr Roger's neighborhood children's television show😍

@peace4peaceful 3 жыл бұрын

@@barbiemagnolia3943 thank you 😊

@jondavies5814 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that Charles. I always look forward to your videos and I'm slowly turning my garden towards no dig. I couldn't help noticing your squash/pumpkins to the left. It would be great to see you do a start to finish on them please

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon and we are close to time limit now, I may well put more info in an online course

@stephkrunic3884 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charles. This is wonderful. We put our potatoes in last month here in Australia. There has been some sun AND some rain so hopefully we may get yields as wonderful as yours. Thanks again for producing high quality content. It's much appreciated.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steph.

@dianac2596 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating video. I’ve followed you for years and this is the first time I’ve seen no dig potatoes. I’m going to try it this year,2021. I love your videos. I learn so much! Thank you.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

@alexweedon1601 5 жыл бұрын

fantastic videos! the video work is lovely. the information is in depth and on topic. your garden is just glorious. i love the season long format. and i must say that as an american i find your accent absolutely charming. keep it up.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alex it's my pleasure

@notillgrowers 6 жыл бұрын

We've been looking at doing our entire potato patch this way next year after a devastatingly mediocre harvest this year. Your certainly gives me confidence. Thank you so much for these videos!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Great and I wish you well with it

@notillgrowers 6 жыл бұрын

Charles Dowding thank you!

@amandarozier6676 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Really lovely and informative film. Great presentation and very helpful. Not to mention the beautiful garden.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын

Cool and thanks Amanda

@opencoop4268 4 жыл бұрын

About to plant my first batch of potatoes. Thanks for the tips!

@mirandaf2112 6 жыл бұрын

That is Incredible! Love your comparison of the dig vs. No dig. Makes me wonder how many other things I do because that's what I've heard or read. You are inspiring me to do my own trials! I really like what you said in another video, about being a scientist. I have never thought of gardening as science - but i am seeing it in a new way thanks to you.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Great, we can all do with seeing things in a new way, myself included!

@lindaford3976 4 жыл бұрын

I believe I have found my TRUE Father!!! I have dirt in my veins!!Absolutely the most BEAUTIFUL Garden I have ever dreamed of having!!

@soulstalgiarecords77740 Жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant and very helpful video... I will actually come back to watch it over and over again as a reference for time to come. Many Thanks for such a great harvesting experiement with data of prior vs current years.

@CharlesDowding1nodig Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@rosehavenfarm2969 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful testimony to the "no dig" method, Mr. Dowding. Thank you for the inspiration and instruction. We have learned a great deal from you. We are in a colder, less mild climate than you (5b), there are many lessons and techniques we have taken from you, although we must tweak some of the timing. Thank you again.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks and I am happy to hear of success in 5b, with adjustments for dates

@squange20 Жыл бұрын

I’m watching this video just in time before I sow my potatoes, and your no-nonsense approach to sowing them is perfect. I sowed some in large pots a few months ago, but only got a handful, so hopefully this year we’ll have a better outcome. Thank you Charles for all the wonderful videos that really help new gardeners succeed.

@CharlesDowding1nodig Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate you commenting

@patgentry7268 4 жыл бұрын

I’m picking up 2 cubic yards of mushroom compost tomorrow! Thanks for the inspiration...it took current isolation for me to garden this well. Such an interesting outcome, and not all bad.

@kellyallen9732 2 жыл бұрын

This is so great. I have an allotment on quite heavy soil in Bristol. It’s amazing to see you harvest these potatoes as it can be back breaking work using the traditional method. Definitely going to try this.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it Kelly 💚

@ShanaRitter 3 жыл бұрын

It’s very satisfying watching you harvest potatoes!

@ericfulda4196 5 жыл бұрын

This video is rich with ideas to try (trial) on my new farm to determine what plants and vegetables will grow best to what planting method to experiment, such as till or no till. I love the fact that he discovered the bed where he did the least amount of digging produce larger crops than the tilled soil bed. His conclusion is: NO DIG IS WORKING REALLY WELL !

@susancaulton5470 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve just realised you lived in France, as did I for 8 years and that’s where I found Charlottes, I agree they are a lovely spud. Your videos are such an inspiration, thank you.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын

Susan Caulton yes we lived Astaffort 47, “pays de Cabrel “

@juneturpin2019 3 жыл бұрын

I understand that the key is the soil and your soil is right on spot! Good harvest friend!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you

@roseslink2000 5 жыл бұрын

You are my new favorite person. I start a new garden next year. It is currently very good grass, 120x40 feet. I plan to watch you during the winter and do exactly what you are doing come Spring!. Thank you!

@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rose and see my videos on clearing weeds, no dig abundance etc

@shannonhathaway4293 5 жыл бұрын

What a lovely, tidy garden! Quite inspirational! Here in NC I plant my veg directly in Soil3 compost and have great results. Next spring I will try your no-dig approach.

@psycroptic1984 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in sc and doing the same this year...good luck

@littlebee879 3 жыл бұрын

im looking forward to 2021 and growing potatoes the no-dig way!

@user-dp4bu8jy4b 4 жыл бұрын

Omg...seeing the green growth is so exciting. I cant wait to try here in NY even though its late

@drenchaquaculture2680 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching these videos Charles, even though we share so little in common, myself struggling with cold winters, sandy dry soil in zone 3. My bane, nonetheless is still switchgrass.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them, and sorry to hear that, wish you mulch success 😊

@CubasAutomotive 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! I like the fact you do your own trials, testing different ways of prepping the soil. You're very thorough in explaining why or your motives of doing things and I feel I absorb so much from your videos! Thank you Charles! 🤗🤗

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear: I am sharing a lot of experience.

@sorayamarriott9245 5 жыл бұрын

Very much enjoy watching your videos and I am taking a lot if notes .. I was able to get a allotment recently will miss out this year as I need to get the plot ready before growing anything..can I say your garden is amazing and I'm privileged to watch your videos .. keep up the good work thank you

@valerieann8007 2 жыл бұрын

@@CharlesDowding1nodig Do you add worms to your plant's soil right in the beginning to loosen the soil so roots can easily spread in the soil?

@mezmereyez6204 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. They're very informative. I use a lot of the information you provide...thank you for it! I live in the Deep South of the US, so we have a completely different gardening schedule than you do there, but the theory behind the no dig method works wherever you are. I've been using it for a couple years now and having great results. Just got to figure out how to up my composting game.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your interesting feedback, great results

@flowergrowersmith449 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Charles! Spuds have been a bit of a mystery to me and this sets it all out clearly. Thanks!

@marleneblanchet9464 5 жыл бұрын

FlowerGrower Smith a1q2

@simangelemariemkhize5831 3 ай бұрын

Awesome harvest of potatoes, from the no-dig method. I will definitely be trying this. Enjoy your spuds.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, I wish you success

@lindalinda1569 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, Thankyou so much! Great yield. Love your garden 😃

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda

@Gandalf-The-Green 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks to your videos I am not very much into crop rotation either now. I grow my potatoes on the same beds every other year, they do not seem to mind. I find it rewarding to grow at least one staple - a few bags of potatoes are a great food security, and homegrown potatoes taste awesome, no comparison to store bought produce.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely to hear, well done

@danielhawkins8174 2 жыл бұрын

I live in southern Spain and this year I'm trying no dig. In response BD bg your videos an excellent source of information. Thanks. I'm obviously mulching on top of the compost to retain moisture.

@tomfromoz8527 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely video to watch. Thank you so much for showing that we don't need to wait for the plants to die, and for demonstrating the easiest way to "dig" the harvest. It's also a pleasure to listen to you. >> Tom's wife Pam

@CharlesDowding1nodig 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Pam and i hope your harvest is good

@vitavinivideo 6 жыл бұрын

Nice piles of potatoes Charles, and the plants look good too 👍 I grow Patio Potatoes in a bucket of Sea Weed - no dig ... I just add some more, and more sea weed when the tubers form. I do pre-sprout in egg trays in order to have some early in start of June. I also grow some in pots, so I can transplant very easy, since I like the small new potatoes best.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely method and the flavour/nutrition must be superb

@evephillips6701 6 жыл бұрын

Nice info video as always Charles...love spuds!

@bchaney5402 5 жыл бұрын

A very informative video. I'm new to growing potatoes and still have much to learn. Still not sure about early, mid-season, and late varieties. Your video really helps a lot. Good luck in your endeavors. Thank you, and I hope you can make more vids.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@Pixieworksstudio 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charles, amazing video. You are the only person I have ever seen that has instructed how the shoots are the green tops of potatoes. Many moons ago, when I started, I couldn't find the info anywhere. So a big thank you from all beginners. All the best.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Jayne!

@caiphusmashao8760 4 жыл бұрын

I am an aspiring farmer and a gardener, I love how scientific you are about your experiments and the effort you take to make it understandable, thanks.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын

Best of luck and thanks :)

@Florestinhadamontanha 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful vídeo. Poetic. I even cried. You are an inspiration for me to continue planting. Thanks.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much you are kind

@TheSherrymohr 4 жыл бұрын

I have no words to describe how amazing your videos are. I wish I would have started gardening with your instruction first. I would have saved a LOT of money and back breaking labor.

@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын

So nice of you Sherry and it's good going forwards!

@karenrouth2056 4 жыл бұрын

Harvested potatoes here today! so fun to watch your process and compare lol! Due to crazy climate this year harvest is small, but better than nothing! great video Charles, thank you

@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear and well done Karen