Pandemic Proof Your Food: Grow Potatoes at Home

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🥔🌱 Simplify Gardening here, and I'm Tony O'Neal! If you're looking to pandemic-proof your food supply, you're in the right place. In today's video, I'll share my top-notch tips for growing potatoes that'll keep your pantry stocked and your family fed, no matter what the world throws at us. From choosing the right varieties to the secret of harvesting and storing, we've got you covered.
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We'll dive into the advantages of growing potatoes in containers or buckets, ensuring you can maximize your yield even with limited space. Plus, I'll offer exclusive tips and hacks to make your gardening journey easier and more successful.
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Soil, spuds, and a sprinkle of Simplify Gardening wisdom - let's grow some potatoes! 🌿👨‍🌾
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction to Potato Gardening
1:26 - Selecting Potato Varieties
3:42 - Potato Chitting Process
4:56 - Optimal Potato Planting Time
5:52 - How to Plant Potatoes
7:21 - Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
8:35 - Potato Trench Planting Technique
10:33 - Ruth Stout Potato Growing Method
11:24 - Raised Bed Potato Cultivation
12:09 - Container Potato Gardening
17:44 - Huw Richards Book Announcement
18:31 - Potato Watering Tips
19:22 - Fertilizing Your Potatoes
21:02 - Potato Harvesting Time
23:34 - Potato Storage Solutions
25:05 - Conclusion of Potato Guide

Пікірлер: 2 700

@renaldolama9517 Жыл бұрын

This is the only guy I trust for potato advice. He looks like he comes from an Irish family of farmers that survived 7,000 years of potato blight....

@simplifygardening Жыл бұрын

Ha ha I know I’m getting on but 7000 years? 😂😂😂

@joshuahoyer1279 Жыл бұрын

Actually, we use determinate and indeterminate for potatoes the reverse of how you described this in the video. Just like with tomatoes here, determinate varieties grow to a specific height and no higher, putting out all of it's crop at once. Indeterminate varieties will continue to grow throughout the season, putting out produce as it grows. So at the end of the season, indeterminate varieties will have some big ones at the bottom, and smaller ones as you get closer to the top.

@skiprye9618 Жыл бұрын

I was like, am I going crazy? It's nice to get confirmation on this, thank you!!!!

@pantameowmeow.s.1149 Жыл бұрын

YES - that is what I thought! I'm in Germany and only learned of these terms for tomatoes last year.

@bluereign 10 ай бұрын

It's the same in the UK. He just made an error here. In all his other videos he states it the correct way around.

@joshuahoyer1279 10 ай бұрын

@@bluereign yeah, after watching some of his other stuff, I noticed that he had it right all the other times. Maybe I should retract my post 😆

@larrymarcum1673 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying something I thought I was losing it!!!

@Barbara95688 3 жыл бұрын

He is SO EASY to listen to and learn from! I didn't know about removing chits (or not) to determine ultimate potato size. As a new potato grower, it's great to have a teacher who truly TEACHES and not 'showing off' how much HE knows and we don't.

@davemwangi05 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh you're cute, are you single?

@Barbara95688 3 жыл бұрын

@@davemwangi05 Why, THANK YE, kind Sir! Hahaha oooh no, I'm not single. We were married 8 years and 3.5 months ago. We're well-matched and super happy together. Thank you, though, for ye kind compliment. By the way, I'm 75 years of age.

@joemercieca4794 2 жыл бұрын

@@davemwangi05 Hey, hands off. l saw her first!!! 😊

@blinkspacestudio8892 3 жыл бұрын

Usually I know when the potatoes are ready because there is a massive one bulging out the side of my grow bag. The leaves go yellow no matter how much you water them and you just know its time. The great thing is that you can just leave them in the bags until you are ready to eat them its brilliant.

@zpoedog 4 жыл бұрын

This is the most valuable video I have ever watched on growing potatoes. learned a lot ! Thank you from an 82 year old life time gardener.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Zpoedog, Thank you for that. I am glad you found this informative. I try to help as much as possible in the videos

@potattoggled 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, I use the chitting method every time i plant potatoes, and I get great results.

@davemwangi05 3 жыл бұрын

@@potattoggled are you self sufficient?

@weirdheathersgarden 4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know that removing/leaving chits could affect the size of the potatoes you get. Thanks for the info 😊

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Yes when I am growing for the world record attempt. I grow from just a single chit that was removed from the potato. it can make a world of difference

@allanpennington 4 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening Im in NZ and this season just completed I used some Agria spuds for seed left over from last years storage. They were very small and only had one chit on each but wow did I get some huge spuds this year, although not that many. I wondered why and now I know, I use felt bags sometimes called root pouches. Made from recycled plastic bottles otherwise destined for landfills. I use 113L huge bags for Main crop Agria spuds. Holds moisture and drains well, although I do get scaly mottled skins. Is that scab??? Am I not watering enough? Probably. First year I used sheep pellets and grew too much green top, next time I just used the special potato fertiliser which has plenty of potash. I use plastic tubs 30L for my earlies and always get plenty but need to plant successively as they are best when young and don't store well enough to eat throughout summer, so next year I will start them in the poly tunnel and plant a pots worth every couple of weeks.

@allanpennington 4 жыл бұрын

Ok after reading up, the scab is a streptomyces scabies bacteria. Likes dry conditions. Doesn't like acid soil. Probably was in soil from year before as I dumped the soil after first years harvest in the compost bin. Plus the root pouches probably had traces of it from first year and the seed spuds I used too. So, wash the pouches for next year and use new soil. Keep moist especially in hottest summer months during growing. Don't compost potato peelings with scab otherwise you may spread it throughout your beds and ruin other root crops. Rotate your root crops season to season to avoid. Use new seed potatoes bought disease free unless you are sure the ones from last year don't have scab. Summary, my own fault really!

@YT4Me57 4 жыл бұрын

Summary: It's only your 'fault' when you continue to do the same thing expecting a different result. When we know better, we do better. It's trial and error until we get it right. Hope the next harvest is abundant!

@allanpennington 4 жыл бұрын

YT4Me57 thanks

@angietaylor5311 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos on growing potatoes have been a game changer, thank you. Our first homegrown spuds were the best I’d eaten, thank you 😊

@simplifygardening 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Angie and I am so glad my videos have been able to help you to grow your own. There is nothing like home grown potatoes

@SuzyTopAgent 4 жыл бұрын

This was so in depth, I learned so much. I'm excited our plant is about 5 inches tall! I'll be sure to follow your tips.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Suzy. Im trying to nail every video atm

@marchetaalbert7050 4 жыл бұрын

I have been planting potatoes 50 yrs and learn about chits related to size of potato. I will apply this knowledge this year. Thank you ❤👩‍🌾

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thats great let me know how they do for you

@ronaldandsusanshaws-growing 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, As usual, another great informative video, Keep em coming, Take care.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronald appreciate the comment as always :)

@marijanabahun3884 3 жыл бұрын

This was the most comprehensive video I ever have seen on potatoes! Thank you!

@Hennie588 3 жыл бұрын

The best information I've ever seen on growing potatoes. Learned a lot. Thank you, Tony.

@clairme_5865 4 жыл бұрын

Cracking video. Best one I've seen on growing potatoes. So glad I subscribed when I first found you!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ClairMe i really appreciate that and am glad you found value in the video :)

@BarryCrawley 4 жыл бұрын

That was so educational. Everything about spuds growing spuds in the one place. Thanks Tony

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry. Im glad you feel that way. Just what i was hoping for

@janicejurgensen2122 2 жыл бұрын

As always very clearly explained! I rewatched this and used this method last year. They grew very well! Thank you!

@joechristy8494 3 жыл бұрын

I live in North Carolina just started growing in containers. I've looked at so many different videos on how to do different vegetables. I've chosen yours for my potatoes and am excited to learn the best methods from you

@pondguru 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff, man I will definitely be revisiting this video when I get my raised beds finished - and just in case you don't upload another video in the next week or so congratulations on 100K subs. Your channel is blowing up and well deserved since it is perfect for this time of social control.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard. I appreciate that mate. Its nice to finally get some momentum. A week might be a hard hit though but I wont complain pal.

@terryjanssen316 2 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening You said in this video Indeterminant are 1st and 2nd earlies? And Determinant as later main crop?

@sarahmcgregor9505 4 жыл бұрын

This is my first time attempting to grow potatoes, thanks for all your videos

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck Sarah. There are loads of links in the description to other videos that will help you have a great crop :)

@carmellayates2503 2 жыл бұрын

I must admit this was so far the best presentation so far , you've answered all of the questions that I had. Thank you .

@jodalry 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony. I’m just getting into growing my own (various - mostly in containers as don’t have too much ground for beds) and I’m finding you videos fantastic. There’s so much great information here. I’m subscribed and looking forward to working my way through all your previous videos and reading your blog. Thanks. 👍

@simplifygardening 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon. Welcome to the channel and hope you enjoy the videos. always happy to help

@judithbeavis8449 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely to have all the different ways to plant potatoes in one video, most of us would know how to do them but the reminder is great. Looking forward to getting mant more from you. Thank you

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Keep tuning in Judith Its on the way

@dorothysullivan9655 4 жыл бұрын

I've watched several potato growing videos and this is by far the most complete and informative. Thanks for making it and sharing your knowledge!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dorothy. I am really glad you enjoyed this video. I put tons of work into it. It took 3 days just to film it. the fact people are getting benefit makes it all worthwhile

@lindamulinix8602 4 жыл бұрын

agree

@WiseWomanEvolving 2 жыл бұрын

Only recently found you, but am loving the detailed info you provide. Thank you for all you do!

@nicolehale4337 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of useful tips in this video! I've been growing potatoes for many years, always looking for improvement, and this video taught me several new things!

@valeriemeehan5172 4 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness you're still going. I'm delighted as I'm a complete beginner and now I have avocado stones in the jar of water. Waiting patiently. Keep up the great work.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Valerie. Plenty of videos coming :)

@aliliveswellonless 4 жыл бұрын

I've grown potatoes for a few years now and I still learned loads from this video! Fantastic info!! :-)

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ali. Glad you got value from it

@wellsaid9663 4 жыл бұрын

This is by far the MOST thorough, easy to comprehend and simplistic of "any" gardening video I've seen to date … a BIG ty for your time and for sharing with myself and sooo many others - I've seen your videos off/ on over the last year, today I'm subscribing & liking.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome to the channel

@sonjalaurellek5305 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, I learn something from every one of your videos, they're wonderful!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

@stephaniebryant2958 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for so much information just what i needed to hear as this is my first year at growing potatoes.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thats great Stephanie. Glad its of interest to you

@BoTinaBina 4 жыл бұрын

I am growing potatoes for the first time this year. 64 yrs old and just starting! ! You are very informative and I will continue to watch

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Christina. That is excellent that you are starting to grow potatoes. I would really appreciate it if you would keep me informed of your progress over the season. tony

@CodyCole80 4 жыл бұрын

I just planted mine for the first time yesterday. 👍🏾

@Barbara95688 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in my 75th year and FINALLY have time and space to garden myself SILLY! Growing potatoes in buckets calls sooo sweetly to me now. Easy, fast, EFFECTIVE! Thank you!!

@lesliewatts2878 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Tony. Thank you. Most informative. Keep well.

@janicejurgensen2122 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Ty I feel like I have a much better understanding and respect for potatoes!

@Canna1d 4 жыл бұрын

This is the most comprehensive video I've seen on growing potatoes. I've been growing them for a few years and this explains so much. Thank you.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Canna1d im glad you got some value from it

@bredasneddon8304 3 жыл бұрын

Now I understand why I’ve been getting so many small potatoes. Thank you. Fantastic information and very well presented

@simplifygardening 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you got value from it

@user-hz7kv6js6l 3 ай бұрын

Wow I learned so much from this video thank you.

@whatintheworldtruth2184 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT info!! ***** Subbed! Thank you!

@juliefleming6165 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial! Thank you! I very much, appreciate your attention to even the smallest detail. That you have taken the time to identify, and break down each segment with a time stamp, is above, and beyond what one might expect to get from any listed videos. I especially appreciated learning about planting in containers. No longer able to plant in the ground, this method allows me to plant, to my heart's content. Again, thank you!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thats excellent Julie. Im in the middle of filming a video with miracle grow about patio gardening

@BrainStormAcres 4 жыл бұрын

Last year’s experiment following your bucket technique worked so well we’re doing it again. Just got some new tubs set up with the compost mix in the greenhouse. Planting will happen this Wednesday or Thursday. Very glad that you’re continuing to publish! Take care and stay healthy Tony!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. im glad you got good results. hope you and your family stay safe

@BrainStormAcres 4 жыл бұрын

Simplify Gardening Tony, planting potatoes in buckets also helped us diagnose a hidden problem in our garden - June bug grubs! We have a plan to deal with them now. Take care and stay healthy friend.

@davemwangi05 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrainStormAcres Wow you were a newbie? which variety did you plant and how much yield?

@barbarasweatt247 4 ай бұрын

This is my first year trying to grow potatoes. I am enjoying watching your videos they are very helpful!!! Thank you!

@JulianneDavies-q7c Ай бұрын

Jus watched my first clip love the potato cheats 👍🏼

@deborahralph6147 3 жыл бұрын

Priceless video, learnt so much from this, especially around the first, second and main crops covered. I grow my potatoes (and other veggies) in raised beds due to back issues where I can't bend for long periods of time. For me containers and raised beds make it so easy to continue enjoying gardening, I liked the idea of the sturdy containers you used so followed the link to the containers you have included in your video to Oakland Gardens and found the link is no longer valid (they may have changed the name of the actual container since you posted your video). I searched their website for potato containers and it took me to the product you were using, very reasonably priced too and you can purchase whatever quanity you need, thank you for taking the time to share your very valuable knowledge :)

@luckyladyo68 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. Even though I grew up in a family who always had a large garden, I still learned a lot today about growing potatoes. Very informative.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thats great. No matter how good a gardener any of us are every day is a learning day

@daviddouglas7228 3 жыл бұрын

Quite possible the best potato growing tutorial on the web. Huge thank you.

@tracyroberts6800 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from the UK, living in Seattle and my friend here at the p-patch (equivalent of an allotment), told me about you. Learning a lot already. Thank you so much.

@lisahall4367 4 жыл бұрын

I too wasn't aware of the Chittling amount effecting the size of the Potatoes. I learn something new every time I watch you!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

I am glad you get something from my content Lisa. Appreciate the feedback :)

@colleenjerns9239 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Washington state in the US. I only recently found your channel and am loving it. Our climate her on the coast is similar to your so your advice is gold for me. I did not know the different potatoes (determinant and indeterminate . I’ve planted some early potatoes in five gallon buckets this year a week ago and will plan on doing a few more buckets end of April after this video. Thank you so much for your experience and encouragement

@jeanettemartin7063 4 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! New at growing potatoes! I get so excited when I uncover those little gems in my soil! So happy to learn how to grow bigger ones now! Thanks! 👍👍👏👏👏🙋🏼‍♀️

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Glad its heloed you Jeanette

@threewillowsfarm7779 4 жыл бұрын

Love the potato info. Chit info was awesome!!!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather. I am glad you got some value from the content

@charmainemrtnz 3 жыл бұрын

You have such a pleasant voice! Thank you for your expertise and for sharing.

@simplifygardening 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Charmaine :)

@sarahodonnell6957 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant I didn’t know you could remove some of the chits to have bigger potatoes Thank You for sharing 🙌🏻❤️

@simplifygardening 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it gave you some tips Sarah

@bargata 4 жыл бұрын

Best compilation of information on potatoes I have seen; thank you!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate your comment and am happy it was useful to you Bargata :)

@katrinagarland5219 2 жыл бұрын

Learning a lot from you... thank you so much!

@marshallmarshall78 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding job at providing a full array of knowledge with regards to potatoes. Thank you very much for your time, effort and diligence in educating individuals such as myself, that are beginning to grow gardens of our own. Kind regards from Texas

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thanks for taking the time to leave me your comment. Stick around I have lots more on the way :)

@chelinfusco6403 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful information Tony. I've been so confused about the first and second earlies I keep hearing in the British gardening videos, but know I understand. Also, I didn't know removing the flowers help with the production of tubers. And finally, the harvest method, I didn't know that either. I will put these into practice this year because we really need larger yields on tubers. Thank you Tony. I will save this video for reference.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chlin glad you got value from the video :)

@LindaPenney 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome update Tony

@jaymeproctor2475 3 жыл бұрын

I am definitely using the containers next spring!!! Thanks for all the info!

@shericemcanerin1042 4 жыл бұрын

I love your explanation on First, Second and main crop potatoes. This has helped me to choose the appropriate type of potato to plant. I am always searching for ways to improve yields of vegetables and garden space.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@RoseThistleArtworks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was very thorough.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

I aim to please Rose :)

@lavernebufmack5091 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! I will keep this video and refer back to it often I’m sure!

@roserobins9175 4 жыл бұрын

I started growing potatoes in dustbins for the first time this year and I just found you, fabulous information, thanks just what I needed. I very much enjoyed listening to your welsh accent too as I live in France and don't get to hear that anymore, lovely, (said in a very strong welsh accent of course).

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sandrarice5575 4 жыл бұрын

I learned a thing or five even after years of growing potatoes in the ground. Growing in a box garden this year for the first time. Very helpful! Thank you from Texas

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandra. Every day is a learning day especially for me :)

@mjk9388 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, I'm from San Antonio, TX. Is there a special variety you like to grow? This is my first year growing potatoes, so I'm trying learn as much as possible. Also, a couple of days ago I noticed cabbage worms eating the potato leaves and destroying the potatoes. Do you have any solutions I can use for this? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks Sandra.

@sandrarice5575 4 жыл бұрын

Mj K we use red potatoes and you can mix a small amount of seven dust with flour. Sift it on the leaves of potatoes and tomatoes. Most vegetables. It cuts the seven dust but still very effective.

@mjk9388 4 жыл бұрын

@@sandrarice5575 Thanks Sandra! I was actually looking into Sevin dust last night, but didn't know if it was safe to use on Potatoes. What does the flour do?

@sandrarice5575 4 жыл бұрын

Mj K makes it stick really well and stretches the seven dust so it’s not unnecessarily strong. I would use a cup of seven dust to 4 cups flour. We put it in an old fashioned flower sifter and sift over plants.

@cindysayavong8672 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I just learnt about potato in one video! Thank you 🙏. I will always have some potatoes in my house just incase we are running out of food during Pandemic so we don’t go starving. “The power of potato.” You are genius!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Cindy they are so versatile as a food. Great that you got value from my video

@maureencallahan8618 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! So much information I haven't gotten from any other site!! It's been wonderfully helpful!

@SmallTNHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such perfect details. You have really helped me. Have a Blessed Easter.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Mary. I am glad you found it useful :)

@HomesteadDIY 4 жыл бұрын

This was the first time I heard how determinate and indeterminate potatoes relate to 1st early, 2nd early, and main crop potatoes. Thank you! I now understand how best to choose my potato varieties here in the U.S.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it has helped you. Thanks for the support :)

@terrim.602 2 жыл бұрын

What potatoes did you choose for your earliest in the states?

@HomesteadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@terrim.602 I tend to grow Yukon Gold, Red Nordland, and White Superior for my earliest potatoes. I grow my potatoes in 5 gallon buckets (I have a video on it!) and going with these varieties seems to work best though the yields from these varieties aren't the biggest per plant.

@movednorthhomestead7244 4 жыл бұрын

I am growing potatoes for the first time, in self wicking tubs, so I am following and watching all your potato videos especially! Thank you for showing all methods!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Hey. Welcome and thanks for your message. I hope that you get a great crop. I would be interested in learning how they do in the wicking bed if you wouldn't mind keeping me informed :)

@movednorthhomestead7244 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I will let you know!!

@apachetrail6232 3 жыл бұрын

@@movednorthhomestead7244 and? How did the wicking work? If i may inquire

@movednorthhomestead7244 3 жыл бұрын

They did great, we think! With 6 potato 🥔 slips (two potatoes cut into 3 eye sections-2 slips per tub) we got enough potatoes to can 4 quarts, and 2 smaller ones were already sprouting so we stuck them back in for “batch 2”. They are growing and up above the soil at least 2 feet. Will harvest for a second time when either they die back or just before first frost! Since we were testing the method, we only did 3 tubs- but will do more next year!

@davemwangi05 3 жыл бұрын

@@movednorthhomestead7244 You must be a master now. Teach me this stuff daddy.

@rocdiva530 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel!

@magirusdeutzjupiter2234 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic detailed video Tony, and very inspiring for many out there who would never give it a go and they will benefit so much, by not just the harvest but the whole experience. I have watched a lot of your videos, and I make sure my soil has loads of rotted horse muck, leaf mould, home made compost dug into it, which gives me so much confidence. Cheers and thanks again matey.

@simplifygardening 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@undernetjack 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to planting some potatoes this month. I just wish it was not because I am concerned about food availability. Here we grow, uh Simplify Gardening!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Wes. it would be nice not to have to worry about things again

@jeffmartin693 4 жыл бұрын

this was the best, most useful tater vid ever made!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff. I really appreciate that. it means the world that you enjoyed it

@sarahbailey177 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I have run across your videos. My family decided to start a garden this year and I have a lot to learn. Thanks for all the info!! I'll be watching you a lot more.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. there is plenty on the channel and im making new videos weekly so make sure you keep coming back. Welcome to the channel

@carolbeers4208 2 жыл бұрын

Love your response of planting potatoes to turning soil

@mariaolson5808 4 жыл бұрын

All that time I used to spend chilling up potatoes with lots of compost. Well, my gardening just got easier!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

The maincrop still require it so dont forget to do those Maria :)

@jim8577 4 жыл бұрын

I use chopped leaves and sawdust with blood/bone meal and I get large potato's with the Ruth method. Great video!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Jim. Thats something that I will have to try. Thanks

@judyhowell7075 4 жыл бұрын

jim beer planted some in wood chips last year and it was a huge success

@jim8577 4 жыл бұрын

@@judyhowell7075 awesome! may need to give that a try.

@davemwangi05 3 жыл бұрын

I thought Blood/Bone is a monster. Where do you get this raw Blood and Bones from?

@jim8577 3 жыл бұрын

@@davemwangi05 lowes, co-op store amazon. It's easy to search for blood, bone meal!

@pamelah9093 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you from USA, my first year at growing potatoes. Looking forward to your videos!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

So nice of you Pam. I look forward to chatting with you more in the comments section :) Welcome to the channel

@marilousopocado9429 Жыл бұрын

Been looking for vlogs regarding potatoes n how to grow them..thank you for this very informative episode.

@cindyskillman544 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your videos! So helpful, even though my central west mountain climate is way different from yours. Thanks so much for producing them. 💕 Just one minor correction. You've got our determinate/indeterminate definitions mixed. Determinate varieties are the ones that crop all at once, on a single layer, then quit. Indeterminate are the ones that crop on two layers and need hilled or, in the case of tomatoes, keep producing until/unless a frost kills them. In the case of alligators (I grew up in Florida), they keep getting bigger until they die, which can be a very, very long time.😳🤣 That's indeterminate, too.

@michelearmstrong4060 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. He should amend his video. The determinate grow in one layer and do not need hilling.

@1justpara Жыл бұрын

@Cindy Skillman, I was making notes throughout this vid and from what Tony was saying I got the definitions right and he said what you say. Determinates are our 'main crop' and indeterminates are our '1st and 2nd earlies'.

@MRumfelt 4 жыл бұрын

I have seen several methods used. The one I’m trying is earthing up as the plant grows. Should I just fill the bucket with dirt and mulch? Or is that determined by determination?

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Just fill the bucket completely and allow them to push through

@almostoily7541 4 ай бұрын

The reason I hill as I go is because I don't plant my potatoes all at once. I have a long growing season. I start potatoes whenever I have ones that sprout. Except in spring I can get regular seed potatoes and I don't have enough dirt to start all my containers at once. So I hill as I am able to get more. I mulch with dried leaves and then I just add the compost or bag dirt on top and mulch with more leaves. I'm sure once I get enough containers then I can just plant it, mulch it, and forget except for watering. All I'll have to do is refresh the compost every year but not have to make or buy enough to completely fill the containers.

@heathermacdonald6404 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so helpful. Thanks!

@deleenaroberts2150 2 жыл бұрын

I've learned more from you than any other site I've been to. Found you through someone r else's comments on another site. I'm so very glad!!! TY for your time and knowledge!!!!!!!

@TheHappyGardener 4 жыл бұрын

I believe Ruth stout was a genius ahead of her time And methods like the back to Eden gardening are little ripoffs

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Yes she was a great gardener.the thing os she didnt stick to the rules and experimented. Some worked some didnt

@JulieMikalson 3 жыл бұрын

I think back to Eden gardeners generally give credit to Ruth Stout, the o r grandparents culture, and the modern Permaculture movement.

@ianthebastard8128 4 жыл бұрын

Question, Tony I've got my buckets but because of the current situation I'm struggling to get the amount of compost I need. Do you think it it would be okay to do a 50% compost x 50% coco coir mix, I can ad some worm castings along with the BF&B.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Ian it will be fine. Add just a touch more feed. the compost is just a growing medium mate

@ianthebastard8128 4 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening Thanks Tony, I know coir has no nutritional value however I have 5 blocks of it, I bought it to build some no dig beds but needs must !!!

@katemorris7691 4 жыл бұрын

Ian, are any of your local garden centres offering delivery in the current situation? Some of ours are, so worth a try.

@ianthebastard8128 4 жыл бұрын

@@katemorris7691 Not that I know of Kate, to be honest I haven't checked any of their websites, I had no idea any would be offering that service.... Thanks for your input.

@What..a..shambles 4 жыл бұрын

Check ebay for pallet load of compost 🤔

@Whistlewalk 3 жыл бұрын

Great video - lots of valuable info. Thank you.

@jamespagdon2998 2 жыл бұрын

An amazing treasure trove of knowledge i have never heard elsewhere.

@davidwands1899 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent as always. I have 2 questions for you; 1. Is it ok to use potatoes that have sprouted in your fridge, as seed potatoes ? ...... 2. When growing potatoes in a container, is it alright for the dark containers to be hit directly by the sun, pushing the temperature of the soil right up ?..... Once again thank you, I have just learned, at 57 years of age, how to increase my crop, better late than never.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

David yes to both questions. if the chits are long and white rub them off and re-chit them. depending where you are in the world if the sunlight gets too hot try burning the container about a third its height, this will help the heat dissipate

@davidwands1899 4 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening ....and here's a 3rd question. 3. Is it possible to cut a large seed potato in half 2 grow 2 plants, or would that allow disease in ?

@kristelkane3782 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidwands1899 yes you can do this. It won't affect the growth.

@abundleofmyrrh 4 жыл бұрын

David Wands hi David, you can do that but you must dry the cut edges out before you plant them or they’ll rot 😬

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

PLEASE NOTE: In this video, I mentioned indeterminate and determinate back to front. trying to remember what I wanted to say I got these mixed up. However, the info for each is the same. Folks I hope you got value from this video. now you just need to know how to keep them after you grow them. The next one you should watch is how to store them long term and you can view it here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aKuYibOFtbzaZok.html

@alanharrison5262 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony great video but I noticed you said for maincrop potatoes that you only plant two seed potatoes in a container then fill it up but I recall that last year you posted a video that demonstrated sowing maincrop potatoes in a 30 ltr container using 4 tubers per pot. I used this method last year and had great results so can you clarify if you no longer advise using 4 tubers per container please.

@thelittlefarmersfarm5706 4 жыл бұрын

Hitting every Happy Thumb I can Tony... ATB Mate. :-)

@possums1010 4 жыл бұрын

I've used the 'above ground/no dig' method for many years, sort of a modified Ruth Stout, where I mulch them with mainly grass clippings & leaf mulch. , & some compost. I get great yields of large potatoes, & harvesting is super easy. Very clean, fewer damage when 'digging' up.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

@@thelittlefarmersfarm5706 Cheers mate

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Alan 4 potatoes is first and second early. Maincrop 2 i did try 4 to see if u can get away with it but it cant

@JackieRobson Жыл бұрын

what a relief to get clear, concise, knowledgeable information.

@simplifygardening Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jackie. I released a new video today on first early or determinate potatoes

@selfhealherbs13ms 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! just come cross this 📹 video as I am growing & planting potatoes 🥔 just absolutely love all your info on potatoes, 🥔 that i wasn't aware of, thank you so much🤗

@bjnorto 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the content; I've already got my containers and will be planting potatoes very soon. I think your explanation of determinate vs. indeterminate potatoes was backward in the video. Determinate potatoes are grown in one layer (usually lower yields) while indeterminate potatoes are generally larger and have higher yields. Great video...subscribed!!

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

It was and I did put it in the comments section I was trying to do to many things and I also missed it in the edit. but caught it when I watched it after it went live so added a pinned comment

@mr.tidygarden 4 жыл бұрын

Tony thank you for an amazing vlodd. I am a new youtube Gardener from Ireland.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mr Tidy Garden. So glad your started to grow and join us here at Simplify Gardening. Welcome to the channel

@mr.tidygarden 4 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening glad to join your epic community😊

@lyndaturner6686 3 жыл бұрын

So informative, I keep referring to your videos to remind me of these excellent methods to achieve the best yields. Thanks again Tony couldn’t do it without you.

@simplifygardening 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lynda glad you found value in the video

@vh2337 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea on the time stamping, love it. Thanks.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helps

@dimpletoadfoot8631 3 жыл бұрын

Drinking game: Take a drink every time Tony says "potato" ...LOL

@carolsloanes4938 4 жыл бұрын

Im sure the scare crow's eyes moved, I'm finding it difficult to concentrate.

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

lol Carol. well Worzel Gummidge used to come to life and walk around. Its what my scarecrow was made to look like. So who knows, maybe they did lol

@carolsloanes4938 4 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardeningoh no not Worzel Gummidge, you'd better keep him away from Aunt Sally, I've heard he's a randy old devil, flattering all the women with those Roving Eyes.

@stanleypennock2118 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing to worry about there, but if he asks you to go out for coffee I suggest that you take a chaperone! LOL

@juliaroberts9215 4 жыл бұрын

Carol Sloanes Lol

@carolsloanes4938 4 жыл бұрын

@@razor654321 nah scarecrow reminds me of Sean Pen in his Madonna days.

@heathermacdonald6404 Жыл бұрын

Best video about potatoes. Thank you. I love the way you teach. You remain on topic. So useful. Thanks.

@leopardwoman38 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you! 😀👍💕

@derekcox6531 4 жыл бұрын

I’m confused. I thought that early potatoes were “determinate” and grew only on one level and can’t be hilled. And “indeterminate” were main crop and must be covered as one goes?🤯 no wonder I can’t grow potatoes ...I’ve been doing it all wrong 🤦🏼‍♂️

@Tara-sf7uu 4 жыл бұрын

Thats what Ive read also, I believe its the same as with tomatoes, indeterminate grow all season and get large while determinate stay smaller, and are earlier

@Tara-sf7uu 4 жыл бұрын

I think maybe he just said them backwards

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

They are I mixed them up in this and didnt even notice. Thanks for setting folks straight. Bloodyhell typical

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Tara as above

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I said them back to front. damn sometimes your concentrating so hard u get things wrong grrrrrr

@MartinPHellwig 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many takes it took you to do your new line "I am Tony ...." correctly with your new channel name :-)

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Martin you don't want to know lol. It took a while and I will get it, but after so many years of saying this is UK Here We Grow. it was hard to forget that

@sharistafne4632 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your videos. I can't wait to try this.😁👍Thank you!

@simplifygardening 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see your enjoying them

@suzanneholman5991 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! This is my first time trying to grow potatoes and i am using the container method. Your videos are so educational and easy to follow. I appreciate the information!

@simplifygardening 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!