I asked at the Garden Centre, the chap said I was too late for seed spuds and that I might be able to grow some from normal spuds, I am trying to get the kids interested in veg etc the toms and strawberrys I have managed ~ help please
2007-05-11 07:07:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Yes - but the spuds need to have sprouted or " grown eyes" before planting them. You need to put them in the tub (as large a pos) with a little soil at the bottom and cover the spuds with some soil and as they start to sprout leaves then add more soil, and continue this way as the new growth shows through. The more you add soil/let the potatoe grow under the soil will encourage more potatoes to grow.
2007-05-13 01:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by bridport 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use garden soil and mix in some straw. This makes it easier to dig them at the end. Let the potato sprout it's eyes. When they have good size eyes, cut 1 inch cubes with an eye in the center of each one. Plant it 2-3 inches deep, about a foot apart. Water. Some people like to mound soil against the plant as it grows. When the plant starts to die back, pull them. If your not going to use them right away, hang them to dry for a few days. It thickens the skin.
2007-05-11 14:24:06 · answer #2 · answered by mamapig_57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of the reasons for planting seed potatoes,is they are disease free, so yes you can plant what you have make sure they are well covered up at all times under ground and as they grow keep piling more earth on top or grass cuttings if skins are green do not give to your little ones, you will get most people telling you to chit the spud that is let it grow sprouts, this is a waste of time as recent rhs trials have proved so no need
2007-05-11 14:22:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they will grow but although the stems and leaves will be quite prolific you may not get much in the way of potatoes as a crop. That is why serious growers use seed potatoes.This will not detract from the educational aspect for the kids. You could try other veg from seed, carrots,onions,and lettuce to go with your tomatoes.
2007-05-11 14:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could, but treat it as an experiment. Bought seed potatoes are certified virus-free. Yours may not be so there's a possibility that they may become diseased. By all means grow in a tub. If they are diseased you won't contaminate the garden soil.
Why not try fast growing crops as it's for the kids. Radishes, lettuce and sweetcorn are quick. - Happy growing.
2007-05-11 14:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by Michael B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you're doing this with your children and you're growing tomatos also try this:
Take a small tomato plant, core out a potato and plant the tomato in it! You will get a 'pomato' that will be tomatos on top and potatos underground. I recently did this with the children at my church. It's a fun way to get kids interested in gardening and grafting.
2007-05-11 15:06:40 · answer #6 · answered by tropicalturbodave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your potatoes at home for "eyes". Usually they will sprout on their own. Cut the potato so that there is an inch or so square with the eye in the center. Plant them during the dark of the moon.
2007-05-11 22:09:34 · answer #7 · answered by legityeti 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the potatoes go to seed, cut them in half and leave them then, put them in a dark place they will turn to seed when they have turned plant them in your tub and you will grow some potatoes, hope you all have fun
2007-05-12 11:53:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and why not get a few shallots from your shop and put them in aswell. You can also grow garlic,
2007-05-11 14:15:17 · answer #9 · answered by micky blueyes 100% organic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you plant them in the right season and if they have sprouted shoots.
2007-05-11 14:18:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋