Brother, I utilized the garbage bag potato system and holy f*cking roley poley! The system you showed on your "double your potato yields" worked out so well. I'm looking forward to next season as these were just a test run. Thanks again my friend, I've been watching my father-in-law try to grow potatoes for 3 seasons now to absolute failure as the result. He's gonna lose his mind when he sees these garbage bag potatoes 😂.
@gardenlikeaviking
Жыл бұрын
I'm happy you found success my friend thank you for sharing!!
@patriciarussell1177
7 ай бұрын
i’m trying to produce a large amount of sweet potatoes in Oklahoma. It is now a 7B and I’m doing them in raised beds meaning 32 inches above ground so I have 2 feet of soil to plant sweet potatoes in ,would it be a good idea to do this technique planting them different levels? and can I sprout my sweet potatoes, the same way you have done your potatoes? I have bought slips before and I haven’t been very successful with the size of my sweet potatoes. Mainly, it’s the size that’s a problem I get a massive amount of green from them but just not a massive amount of a sweet potato.!!
@bobsatterfeild9801
7 ай бұрын
Where can people get that much what you call compost?
@bobsatterfeild9801
7 ай бұрын
What ph do you have the compost
@senatorjosephmccarthy2720
6 ай бұрын
Holy What!??
@dopapier
Жыл бұрын
Very clear, very intelligent. Thanks and especially for not falling into the trap of amateurs -playing music while you’re talking.
@gardenlikeaviking
Жыл бұрын
thank you for the positive energy and feedback my friend!
@WinkTartanBelle
2 жыл бұрын
I use animal feed bags as planters, once a few cuts have been made in them for drainage. Large (25 pounds or greater) dog, cat, chicken, rabbit, whatever species. I collect them from friends and from my own animal/livestock feed. Also, the large plastic (food safe) tubs that horse and cattle supplements are sold in. Sometimes 55-gallon barrels that once contained food are available locally at less than $20 USD each. My rainwater catchment system is made up of these, some I got for free. Cutting these plastic barrels in half gives me two good sized planters and isn't a difficult job. I basically have trained myself to look at things with an eye to what I can do with them to grow food plants or livestock. It isn't always pretty, but it can feed my family, so it is a beautiful thing to the eyes of this beholder!
@gardenlikeaviking
2 жыл бұрын
I feel you!.. I have also trained my eye to see the growth potential... thanks for sharing!
@joannmcculley8253
2 жыл бұрын
Aman! I was thinking about that the other day as I was walking around the garden...its not picturesque but it is perfect because it's doing what it was intended to do! Many blessings
@debbiee6535
2 жыл бұрын
The way they are now going into your yards and telling me you can't grow this kind of stuff I'd be keeping a lot of that secret
@racebiketuner
2 жыл бұрын
I buy used 33 gallon trash cans when the price is right. Then fill the bottom half with wood chips, top with good stuff and leave 4" for mulch. It works great for old buzzards like me with wobbly knees and bad backs.
@ryanmay3022
Жыл бұрын
Microplastics
@denise6727
2 жыл бұрын
Your approach to “making due with what you got” is refreshing and motivating. The way you explain your techniques make s me realize anyone can do it (even me). In these tough times ( bout to get tougher) this channel will be my go to….
@Bob-gn8ph
Жыл бұрын
Luke 21,36 KJV
@HollyOak
Жыл бұрын
You probably mean make do with what you've got. Due is like when a book is due back at the library.
@anneiconex1473
7 ай бұрын
Correct.
@davidstanton2475
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the levelling tip on these. I'm about to grow a last crop of the season of some Yukon Golds and some Reds and will implement what you've shown here. One tip I could give you is that right when the potatoes begin to flower, step on them at the base of the plant and bend but not totally break it, but enough so that the plant is clearly damaged above the surface. This will cause the plant to start to die, but will bring all of the nutrients from the green part and invest it back into the spuds, resulting in around 15% to even 20% larger spuds in the last couple of weeks before you harvest. This is an old Irish tip for getting a little more out of them before harvest.
@TheMasterOv
Жыл бұрын
Love the layering/leveling of the potatoes, going to give it a try! 🙌🏽
@JohnThomas-nf1lv
Жыл бұрын
yup do in layers for bigger yields
@kaboom-zf2bl
Жыл бұрын
this is why you see potatoe farmers level a field seed their field and then mound over the seed lines and reseed and mound even 3 or 4 times ... it also forces water down to the bottom most roots in each furrow again increasing your yield .... used to do it 4 layers deep with 6 plants and we got enough taters to last most of the winter and still have seed tater for the next year
@gardenlikeaviking
2 жыл бұрын
My Thoughts on the Plastic: I feel its important to keep things in perspective my friends... #1- This exact type of plastic is used EXTENSIVELY on nearly all major Certified Organic Farming operations.... those organic strawberries you bought from the co op are almost guaranteed to be farmed using and coming in direct contact with this type of plastic... So the organic certifiers deemed this perfectly safe and they have far more laboratory credentials than I do....#2 - Highly biologically active soil contains billions of microorganisms that have the power to break down things like BPA within two days of contact... this compost we use in the bag is exploding with microbial life!!... #3 - Contrary to popular belief, just because a compound might be present in the soil does not mean it will be absorbed by the plants.... plants only absorb what they need and nothing more... unless its purposely sprayed on them of course (systemic pesticides)... #4 - You are already swimming in a sea of toxins... your hairspray, deodorant, makeup, fragrance, body wash, lotions, synthetic clothing, bed mattress, water bottles, food packaging, toothbrush, tampon, mouthwash, etc... are all constantly introducing toxins into the body in WAY higher concentrations than what is possible using these bags.... so IN CONCLUSION = The important thing is to be growing the maximum amount of food and growing potatoes (or anything else) this way is LIGHTYEARS better and cleaner and more nutrient dense than ANYTHING you'll get from a store, even organic stuff.... so grow on my friends!!!
@warrenharrison9490
2 жыл бұрын
Certified organic lettuce hydroponic greenhouse farm I worked on electrical, had many plastics in constant contact with fish pond grow tanks water, lettuce foam float panel and water beds.
@ethanjames6367
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the pragmatism and detailed explanation - cheers mate.
@mikaellindqvist5599
2 жыл бұрын
Problem is that microplastics are now known to be in our fruits. Yes traveled threw the roots of the tree and ending up inside the fruit we eat. And comnercial farms does nearly nothing right so i feel that in itself is a horrible example. Am i perfect? No i have plenty of plastic pots etc. But i can atleast reuse them to a greater extent compared to plastic bags. And i use them because i bought them 15years ago. I only lost a few during this time because their stuck together.. But if your just starting to grow and/or your on a budget plastic bags might be the right choice for you!
@mommadseachoneteachone3711
2 жыл бұрын
Where do we get these type of bags from? What are they specifically?
@purplethumb7887
2 жыл бұрын
@@mommadseachoneteachone3711 The bags are just the large yard trash bags.
@nanwuamitofo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for talking in a quiet and kind way, instead of this hyperactive and Mr/ms-expert way that many video makers use.
@gardenlikeaviking
Жыл бұрын
thank you for that helpful feedback my friend!
@clayfinity5501
Жыл бұрын
I have gone through SO many potato growing guides over the past 2 years.... but you are the first one to mention the 'determinate' and 'indeterminate' way of growing tubers. thank you so much for this efficiency tip!
@AntonGully
Жыл бұрын
It'd be a great tip if it was accurate.
@clayfinity5501
Жыл бұрын
@@AntonGully depends on the sort you're growing I guess. I've tried the "keep adding soil" approach and it yielded absolutely nothing, the only difference was that I had to dig much deeper for my taters 😂. So I'm happy to try this approach
@nowirehangers2815
Жыл бұрын
@@AntonGully it was accurate. Potato farmer here.
@davidprocter3578
Жыл бұрын
For those that don't know much of a potatoes vitamins and minerals are found just beneath the skin peeling spuds wastes these important assets. Digging an 18 inch trench beneath your grow bags and filling with unrotted organics will provide enough warmth to plant much earlier in the year and indeed get your system right will allow you to grow potatoes through out the winter. Once the tips of the shoots break the surface keep topping up your bags until nearly full this will treble your harvest, dont worry the potatoes have enough energy to grow up to a depth of three feet plus, you don't need to use bags old tyres will do or stacking boxes or pipes. My son and I grow enough potatoes each year to feed us in a plot six feet by eight feet.This is not something we discovered our selves it was knowledge passed on to us.
@fullofhope2222
Жыл бұрын
In Ireland - poor, freezing and hungry kids - I was in charge of the potatoes and chickens. I grew up and did well for myself because I knew how to graft. I used to feel ashamed of my childhood - not now - (female) I can also weld, change an exhaust - I love old Land Rover Defenders - they are easily fixed and basic
@lynnodonnell4764
Жыл бұрын
@@fullofhope2222 Congrats on Lessons Learned. Yes, be proud of possessing REAL KNOWLEDGE. What we learn while impoverished is often a hard earned PHD in LIFE
@fullofhope2222
Жыл бұрын
@@lynnodonnell4764 yes and always eat the skins (if home grown)
@Bob-gn8ph
Жыл бұрын
@@fullofhope2222 ❤Luke 21,36 KJV
@fullofhope2222
Жыл бұрын
@@Bob-gn8ph you cannot know - that your reply came at the exact time that I needed it - Thank you - I am blessed by your comment and it has given confirmation of an large issue that was perplexing me today (6pm Ireland) God bless you.🙏
@norton750cc
2 жыл бұрын
I do the exactly the same thing! Have done for years. The spuds are clean, no rodent damage and easy to harvest. The bags last for 2 to 3 years. Way to go.
@worldcitizenra
2 жыл бұрын
So you can reuse the bags and soil for a couple of years? A lot of people I've read recommend against reusing soil from bags or pots. Great to know that it can be reused. Alternatively, can the soil & compost be put back on the compost pile after the potatoes are harvested? As long as the plants do not have a disease that could be left in the soil after harvest, it would seem that the soil & compost could be recycled?
@Reggaeshark.
Жыл бұрын
@@worldcitizenra Im thinking it may be best to recompose but away from the main pile, in a separate one until you can determine the quality. pair the used soil with newer leaf mould or decomposing debris from around trees and have that mould start to break down the old compost, that'll help "clean" it
@worldcitizenra
Жыл бұрын
@@Reggaeshark. - Thank you. Excellent advice.
@anneiconex1473
7 ай бұрын
Rodents don't get in them??? @norton750cc
@anneiconex1473
7 ай бұрын
@@Reggaeshark.Yes. I would mix it with new leaves and grass and food scraps.
@stephenbeck6410
Жыл бұрын
I took your advice and planted two layers of potatoes this year. My harvest this year was easily double or more what I have had in the past. Thanks for the tips!
@pariahthistledown540
2 жыл бұрын
there is something about this channel that other Permaculture channels lack, and i can't quite put my finger on it! Prigioni is great, and others, but this guy somehow hits the nail directly on the head every time! I have some storebought potatoes growing under the trailer that i need to plant somewhere...garden not quite ready yet...next Spring is balls to the wall, but this Fall and Winter are soil building and Greenhouse construction.
@silviaberger352
Жыл бұрын
Yeah none of them do it quite like Nate
@misterhope5241
Жыл бұрын
Plastic?
@jude7321
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Viking King I take my old plastic flower pots, decorative ones that I'm just kind of tired of and cut just the bottoms out. Some of them are only 10 inches wide but that's alright, the plants don't care. Then I put old crushed leaves, grass clippings and compost, that's not quite there yet, and plain old dirt, in the pots and mix it up. Then set them right on top of the ground without doing anything to the ground below the pot, it's undisturbed. The plants just take off like crazy, growing right into the old ground. I have the most beautiful, lush Cherokee Purple tomato plant in a pot that's no bigger than 10 inches. It's only about one and a half feet tall, It looks like a stout, stocky little bulldog flexing his muscles. I know he's saying " Yeah, I'm bad.' I love him! It looks so funny though, seeing a big ole tomato plant growing in such a small pot 😂 Love, love, love all your wonderful videos. You make living fun. What a gift you are! Jude, from Kentucky ✝️🥀🐴🇺🇲💚
@gardenlikeaviking
2 жыл бұрын
that gives me a really cool and funny visual lol thank you!... yes removing the bottom works great and they love to spread out into the earth... Cherokee Purple is my favorite tomato btw..
@jude7321
2 жыл бұрын
They're my favorite too. My son brought the first one's to me years ago. They were about 2 feet long and stringy growing along the ground, not much hope but I gave a shot and it payed off. An old man, who had a greenhouse on his farm was driving down the road near our woods giving them away and asked my son if he wanted them, he did, and he brought them to me. I've had Cherokee purples ever since. They dropped their seed and I have them every year. They're so sweet and have the best flavor. They're little soldiers that march back into my life every spring. I am blessed. Thank you again for all your goodness. God bless and guard you all the days of your life my friend.. Jude, from Kentucky ✝️🥀🐴🇺🇲💚
@evilroyslade2491
2 жыл бұрын
My todo list for 2023. #1 plant potatoes like a Viking.
@ienekevanhouten4559
2 жыл бұрын
Just what I need, another garden channel….(sarcasm). Sir, you are excellent. Thank you. I wish I had seen this in April instead of August. Next year.
@gardenlikeaviking
2 жыл бұрын
lol... welcome!!
@lovingmybaby1221
5 ай бұрын
Did u use this method this year?
@anthonyblazeaugustine7787
5 ай бұрын
Hi
@saundraweed9738
2 жыл бұрын
So helpful ! Great info for this little old lady to be able to handle. Can’t wait to try this. Bless you.
@Bigfoottehchipmunk
Жыл бұрын
Holy cow, this is how I will try to grow potatoes next spring. I am ashamed of how little success I have had, but I have learned. Thank you for sharing!
@Saoirse.n.Murphy
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Nice job! I got lucky this year. Chose 20 gallon grow bags. Placed leaves, straw, twigs in the bottom and compost/soil from a local farm on top. Also, used soil matter from the forest behind the house and grass clippings on top. The Yukon gold and reds were plentiful and huge! I will layer next year in the 30 gallon bags. Tried sweet potatoes in them last year, but soil to dense. Did not use the first method as they were the last thing planted and I was tired of wheel barreling into the forest, haha. Looking forward to this method next seaso!
@walterquave6811
Жыл бұрын
Very informing Viking, I will try this method out in January when we usually get seed potatoes here on the Mississippi gulf coast. Thanks, we need more people like you that are ONE WITH MOTHER EARTH
@martynangus3907
2 жыл бұрын
This is a brilliant way to grow potatos. I'm building my own veg plots this year and this is definitely how I'm going to grow my potatoes :)
@Kiwi403
2 жыл бұрын
I'm inspired. Thank you. Just seeing you grow all tbose potatoes without spending on hard pots! Amazing.
@dinglehopperdaydreamer9882
2 жыл бұрын
I've grown potatoes in bags before but not quite this method, it looks great and I will definitely be giving it a go next season. I've just found your channel and love it, thank you.
@peggyfiedler1556
Жыл бұрын
My raised vegetable garden has been made out of stakes, old fence posting for 30 years. Great production and gives the best yield.
@bridgetphillips7462
2 жыл бұрын
So excited to find your channel! Getting my potatoes ready for planting now. Perfect timing. Thanks for the great video!
@tinacoleman200
Жыл бұрын
So interesting. We make things so complicated when it doesn’t have to be. Thanks for the tip
@peppermintp2610
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! No other potato videos I've watched educated about the determinant versus indeterminate nor the growing on different levels when using containers!
@BamaScratcher5
Жыл бұрын
All I have to say is thank you 🙏 this is my first time doing this. I was so nervous until I found your channel 😮
@lassonawilliams2131
Жыл бұрын
This was amazing and I can’t wait to try it out. Thank you for your hard work filming and sharing this great video!
@r.perkins2103
2 жыл бұрын
I add chopped straw or grass cuttings on the top as it retains moisture and protects the one or two that can pop up and start to go green. Kind of a mini Ruth Stout topping. If you have a line of bags you can add a drip line cheaply and a slow watering of the soil is better than lugging a watering can about.
@gardenlikeaviking
2 жыл бұрын
yes you are correct a drip line is the way to go here!!
@ZZ_Trop
Жыл бұрын
Sweet! Fit some reason I can't bring myself to throw used contractor bags away. I have a bunch that I've been saving. At work I use them to haul stuff around and/or to collect packing paper from parts boxes that receive frequently (for composting). I knew that I could reuse them for something but didn't know what just yet. Thank you!
@garyhoney2013
Жыл бұрын
Thanks much. I used to grow potatoes as a kid with my father. I had never found a good method in my own clay soil to produce a good amount. I believe this will do it.
@kenbellchambers4577
2 жыл бұрын
As a passionate compost maker, I thank you for sharing your method. Blessings to your channel.
@brainclerk4431
Жыл бұрын
Method logged and im ready to plant, Thank you for your wisdom !
@lindaisnew2017
Жыл бұрын
Ditto that!! Thank you so much!!
@SalmonKing52
Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and boy am I glad I did! Great, informative video. Super easy to understand too! I’ve been having meager potato harvests for probably 6-8 years and now I know why (I haven’t been feeding them…just watering). I’m really looking forward to watching all of your videos between now and planting season (which is fast approaching here in Western Washington). Did I subscribe? You betcha!! So keep the videos coming…please! And if you don’t have one on how to increase yields of Chard, Kale, Beets, and Bitter Melons (those are our mainstays) please make one.
@sjt4689
Жыл бұрын
I've got a simpler way. Lay your potatoes directly on the leaves or just the ground, even if there's grass. Make sure your base is already watered well. Cover with about a foot of straw. or even more leaf mould or just hay. No need to do anything else, not even water. Wait to harvest. Clip your flowers off when the plants bloom so the potatoes can concentrate on growing potatoes, rather than seed heads. To harvest, simply move the mould / straw / hay aside. You can also grow your potatoes in old cardboard boxes, which works great. No need for hilling, simply mulch the hell out of it. They break down & add to your soil for next year's planting. Best not to use plastic whenever possible.
@tdawg1512
Жыл бұрын
I did that this year. First time growing potatoes. I got lots of them, but they were worm eaten. The bugs and worms got to them. They were still delicious, I just had to work them. Next year, grow bags or something up off the ground!
@truthonly7699
Жыл бұрын
that may work in some climates with some soils, but that will not work every where.
@lizkilbride
Жыл бұрын
Slugs love this method.!
@sandep2149
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful info. Perfect timing... Every year the moles, voles & rats have been burrowing in my potato & beet beds and totally destroying all my hard work. I was contemplating laying 1/2" hardware cloth down and putting mounded soil on top of the screening, but now your idea with garbage bags totally answers my problem. THANK YOU! SO MUCH.
@hariseldon3786
11 ай бұрын
Good vid... simply explained with excellent results at the end. Like how you break the pallets to make the retaining areas - do a similar thing myself... old pallets are not hard to find...
@JK-ux8xd
2 жыл бұрын
I’m going to try this method now for a fall harvest. Thanks for the tutorial.
@hdrider2071
Жыл бұрын
That tip was on a whole different level.
@gardenlikeaviking
Жыл бұрын
I see what you did there
@returntoyehovahthelord6185
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool idea. At first I thought it was just another gimmick. Once you explained what you were doing it was clear. Great idea. My problem is not having a large enough compost pile. I will have to work in that. Thank you for showing this! 👍👍
@kimberlyearly8918
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how much compost I'll have by spring. The problem for me is always the cost of good soil and compost if I don't have enough.
@percyblok6014
2 жыл бұрын
Nice. About to start some feed sack 'taters for my shoulder growing season (subtropical Sept - Dec). Will use your tips.
@italianwiseguy4658
Жыл бұрын
Excellent material hands down. I'm going to try this method in my garden this year. Last yearI grew potatoes and the yield was so so. Keep doing what your doing bro!
@TheNewMediaoftheDawn
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a very impressive yield, almost anyone can grow potatoes, but getting high yields is different, specially without fertilizer, organic or chemical…. Also Norland is a short season low yielding variety, so it’s even better. I water with liquid feed like liquid seaweed, humic acid, low dose urine, lol, epsom salt, Pureblend tea, etc to get nice yields…. Cheers.
@gardenlikeaviking
2 жыл бұрын
thank you my friend and I must say I do add a few times the natural fertilizers like the JADAM and the fish and the LABS... all of which I've made videos about how to make
@kellysoo
Жыл бұрын
You are certainly gardening with your common sense. Thank you. Thank you thank you.
@greenzgoddess
2 жыл бұрын
Hello @gardenlikeaviking thank you for this informative video!🙏 I was curious what do you do with the leftover soil/compost in the bags after harvesting potatoes? Do you put them back in the compost pile??
@donnaflores50
2 жыл бұрын
I think this is the best method I have seen, and I have seen a lot! I'm going to give it a try . Thank you very much for sharing it with us.
@flyty2134
Жыл бұрын
Second time I’ve watched this video I am amazed what you’ve done can’t wait till the spring to try it myself thank you so much for sharing this God bless you and yours.
@kiaparanihi9834
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This method looks a whole lot easier than my raised garden. God bless!
@effiedreamweaverboustead8802
Жыл бұрын
Oddly enough I thought I had to build up the soil for all potatoes. Glad to know next year I can cut my work in half. 😅😅 I like the way you explained the process in your videos. Will have to give this a try for my fall crop.
@2learn4ever
2 жыл бұрын
I grew potatoes in a few bags and buckets this year for the very first time and I was delighted with the harvest particularly as I'm very new to this. The thing I did notice was that the containers with the least number of seed potatoes gave the best harvest of big potatoes, so I now know that the potatoes need more space to grow so I'll keep that in mind next year and reduce the number of seeds per container. The other thing that I didn't like is that the folds of the top of the bags harboured colonies of wood lice, which is bad news for me as I'm a scaredy-cat when it comes to creepy crawlies. But I survived!! 🙂
@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006
2 жыл бұрын
...even wood can get lice?! 😰 I didn't know that until now. Did you get rid of it?
@2learn4ever
2 жыл бұрын
@@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006 Nothing to do with wood really. Wood lice are insects that live under anything lying around the garden. If you Google it you'll get a visual. 😮 Terrifying little beasties!! 😉
@juanitanoble3190
Жыл бұрын
Wood lice = rolly polies = lots of other names, and I've forgotten the scientific name = fun little critters to play with! I intentionally brought some inside to help in my vermicompost bins. 😊
@naymayabiksnibi
Жыл бұрын
Potatoes must love this method as they push out to make their circle.
@dogslobbergardens6606
2 жыл бұрын
I started using chicken/rabbit feed and dog food bags to grow taters in this year, much as shown here. They're sturdy and free... well, already paid for. I turned them inside-out so the sun hits a white surface. The only problem is that we keep using less and less store-bought feed and more stuff we grow or gather ourselves, so I won't have a constant supply of those bags as they wear out. But we'll adapt to that tiny problem as we go along.
@gardenlikeaviking
2 жыл бұрын
I get about 3 good years off each of these bags... plus they conserve water far better than the fabric or cardboard methods I also use... 40 of them for 16$ hard to beat
@truthseeker1959
2 жыл бұрын
@@gardenlikeaviking Do we need a specific kind of plastic bag or will any kind do?
@agentbz
Жыл бұрын
My wife sent me this video. I am actually going to do this. Right now, I have tons of potatoes growing on my ag acre, but they are stretched out over 100 feet, in the ground. I have put 3 4x8 and 2 8x8 raised beds in the back yard, and I could easily fit one of these potato gardens in the same area. We are fortunate to live near a Monterey Mushroom plant, and a friend brings me 10 yards of their compost for a nominal charge. Thanks for all the good info. I subscribed and will check out your other videos.
@gardenlikeaviking
Жыл бұрын
wow man you have the ideal setup with that kind of access to mushroom compost!!!... this method is ideal for you!... since you have plenty of compost you can just flip the bags over at the end of the season and collect the potatoes no need to even dig around inside there trying to save every little bit of compost.... have a great season my friend!
@sylviaheinemann3314
Жыл бұрын
I will try this immediately next year in spring!! I have tried growing potatoes in a container but it did not work out. This here makes sense. Thank you!
@robertkat
Жыл бұрын
I buy my potatoes at the farmers Market for 50 cents a pound, grow garlic instead, $14.00 a pound.
@laurencolf5405
Жыл бұрын
This is incredibly helpful! I was wondering why my potato yield was so small. I grow in barrels, but I thought that all potatoes had to have more soil piled on as the plants grow. Now I know they won’t all keep growing more up the vines. ❤ this method looks great by the way. If only I had a big compost pile! Maybe someday…
@gardenlikeaviking
Жыл бұрын
yes my friend if you want success with the barrel method you need to grow the German Butterball Potato as that is a true Indeterminate
@dianak726
2 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel. Love it! So do you put the trash bag of dirt back into your compost after you harvest the potatoes?
@learnsomefrench2522
2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering this too..
@learnsomefrench2522
2 жыл бұрын
And what is an effective compost method?
@gardenlikeaviking
2 жыл бұрын
yes at the end of the year I place it all into a pile and mix it with new greens and tarp it so it breaks down into new fresh compost by spring time... then just refill the bags...
@gardenlikeaviking
2 жыл бұрын
@@learnsomefrench2522 I'll be showing numerous methods in upcoming videos
@dianak726
2 жыл бұрын
@@gardenlikeaviking Great! Thank you for replying. 🙂
@wyominghome4857
Жыл бұрын
Trying potatoes in bags this year: Red Norland, Yukon Gold, and Russet. The Russets are indeterminate and were just sprouting leftovers from the supermarket. Looking forward to seeing how they do.
@valthatcher1235
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nate, I forward this vid to my husband. Different method than the one he used earlier this year.
@CinnamonBear-xv4eq
5 ай бұрын
I love this method, I did it last year with carrots and it was great. This year I’m doing potatoes like this and I can’t wait for harvest!thank you for the knowledge 💚
@ralsharp6013
3 ай бұрын
Beautiful leaf compost.. Great idea to plant them at different levels in the soil! 😊
@samuel58237
Жыл бұрын
I have watched simplified gardening for years use pots but pots are expensive. Thanks for bag idea. simple is better.
@angelaefferson8620
7 ай бұрын
Thats what i was wondering if I could double layer the potato but you answered that for me , thank you
@cohomesource
Жыл бұрын
I tried this method this year and I am happy to say it works great. Thank you for the tips!
@katipohl2431
2 жыл бұрын
Heavy duty landscape fabric is what I need. Sweet potatoes are my choice same as yacon and melloco.
@carolinehatley3783
7 ай бұрын
Looks easy enough for a 75 yr old lady. I think i will give it a try this year. Thank you.
@Peaceful-resistance1
2 жыл бұрын
Potatoes are an important crop. Thanks for the advice and tips!
@gardenlikeaviking
2 жыл бұрын
that's right they're the highest calorie return for work input of any crop!
@colebesaw5225
5 ай бұрын
I’m going to do something very similar this year. We have some “wasted” space next to our fence which is next to where we grow our peas and beans (similar to what it looks like you have in the video). So instead of wasting that space and trying to keep the weeds from growing we’ll do this and grow more potatoes. Very clever use of your space to maximize what you have.
@tessobrien8364
Жыл бұрын
Hi from new Zealand.. Fantastic helpful video thankyou... Nice voice too 🙂
@dewuknowHIM
Жыл бұрын
I just found you.... Love your videos. Thanx ! ❤
@tessrnwannagoplaces1995
Жыл бұрын
I love this. I just bought some potatoes that I have to grow in my garden. My sweet potatoes thrive very last year but not my potatoes. So I’m going to try your method. Thank you.
@JH-fv1gq
2 жыл бұрын
Great channel. Been growing pots this way in the UK for years.
@ZZ_Trop
Жыл бұрын
This one video has had me captivated for almost 2 weeks. First, I started sourcing materials and supplies. Second, logistics. Third, I built the system and I just got done planting the seed potatoes at 5:45am and now I just have to wait. I have been enjoying your content, my friend. I would love to see more diy/build content as our minds work fairly similarly. I use what I got and if i don't got it, I find a way...
@ZZ_Trop
Жыл бұрын
Go read the pinned comment to hear how it went.
@georgelandry7942
8 ай бұрын
I love the idea of staggering the potatoes at different heights. I'll definitely be doing this in my grow bags & trash bags thanks again brother
@tammytamz3046
Жыл бұрын
Sweet technique!! I just found you in my suggested videos!
@raewyncormack2461
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous thank you i have grown spuds and tomatoes in trash sacks with good enough results,, now i know to do them properly for a way better yield 🧡🕊️
@ZZ_Trop
Жыл бұрын
I did a 4 bag system and only had about one big trash bag full of 70% done leaf mold. Here what I did, first I layed down cardboard, then 3-4 inches of compost, next I put down about 2 lawn bags of dry leafs, then I topped all of that with my leaf mold. I watered it between each layer and it is in fact holding a ton of moisture. Thanks for the system!
@ZZ_Trop
Жыл бұрын
And I added a bag of peat I had laying around to the compost I used to fill the bags. I did this to kinda stretch out the compost I had on hand to have enough for the 4 bags.
@gardenlikeaviking
Жыл бұрын
yes that sounds really ideal my friend!
@gregoryjacksonsr7452
Жыл бұрын
Great channel just found ya. Grew 200 pds of reds n golds out of 5 pds of seed. Didn't use many thru winter so thru them all in the ground. Bet I get around 400 pds this yr. Trying purple routabegas this year as well as tobacco. Barder system is gonna be huge soon. Cashless society coming. Grow all ya can!!
@hermanhale9258
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for explaining that system of planting. You did it very well. I have grown a few potatoes by sticking grocery store potatoes in buckets or in a cardboard box with leaves on top. Lost dozens planting them in the ground.
@amandabooysens5682
Жыл бұрын
I love this method just by watching this. I going to do this soon. Many thanks from Cape Town!
@brianw8751
Жыл бұрын
Wow, now I got more questions than answers tonight. I will definitely be looking into more of your videos. thank you
@georgekahn3313
Жыл бұрын
Brother, I really appreciate all that you share Very important stuff. May you continue to thrive. 🙏.
@moodyrajan3570
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR SHARING, ,, NAIROBI, KENYA . EAST AFRICA.
@joshuanicholsjr5327
Жыл бұрын
I grow my potatoes in big plastic tree buckets 2 foot tall and 2 foot round and get great potatoes good stuff the way you are doing it, god, bless
@CarolVance-ve2wn
Жыл бұрын
This is a great site. l got the answer I needed from the comments 😊 thanks everyone ❤
@CatherineGuzovich
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. We are planning to grow potatoes this year, for the first time, and wondered if we had the garden space. Now we know we can do it. We live on a suburban lot about 36 feet wide and 100 feet long. Already have a garden in the back, almost half of the yard and plan to expand our garden, don't need the grass. Here are my questions - how did you get your seed potatoes to sprout? when did you start this process? We are new to the idea of growing our own potatoes and need all the information and help we can get.
@gardenlikeaviking
Жыл бұрын
to sprout the potatoes is very easy and I've made a video about this for you kzitem.info/news/bejne/mI-Au4KAb6iIppg... best of luck this year my friend!!
@chelinfusco6403
Жыл бұрын
Wow. I wish I had seen this before I planted my potatoes. I'm saving this video. Thanks.
@bronsonperich9430
7 ай бұрын
Thank you. I was wondering about the merits of placing spuds at various levels and now you have convinced me.
@jackieeden
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I will grow 1,000 of these three times a year.
@MisterGlasgow
Жыл бұрын
In County Kerry ..... a seed potatoe is left in normal light to strengthen its sprouting/ from the eye of potatoe
@candyceclaybornn1360
2 жыл бұрын
brillant, sooooo glad to have found you
@jamaicanfarmershut
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for info n continue to upload more videos awesome 👍
@fishin-impossible2992
7 ай бұрын
Man that looks like one of the best ideas I've ever seen. I'm going to try that this year. Im even going to try growing some tomato plants in the bags like that. Im going to have to build raised beds or something because of a major neck surgery i had back in Sept of 23. Thanks so much
@tanjowil9743
8 ай бұрын
Thanks, I'm actually getting ready to plant potatoes soon zone 11a subtropical Brisbane Australia. Didn't have much success in the garden, I can see why. Thanks
@rhinothumping
6 ай бұрын
I love it! Thank you for sharing this idea! I also liked the double layer method for determinant potatoes. I hadn’t thought of that, but now it seems obvious. Such a great help as I prepare to plant potatoes again!😊
@carolschedler3832
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I love the follow thru with harvest! ❤🥔🥔🥔❤
@JourneyWithUs13
Жыл бұрын
❤ I like your style. Cheap Az. My kinda gardening, Thanks for the video 📹
@jenniferbaldassari
10 ай бұрын
Nate, we used your garbage bag method this year and last week, an amazing crop of sweet potatoes was harvested!!! Thank you! Did I hear you mention somewhere that you have a channel off YT where we can all connect?
@gardenlikeaviking
10 ай бұрын
thats right my friend a discord community... here's the link discord.gg/he3sbCMj
@toysintheclosetshop5443
Жыл бұрын
My potatoes are ALWAYS a failure. I just recently learned that there were determinate and indeterminate potatoes. I'm determined to grow a good crop this year. I'll keep your instructions in mind.
@gardenlikeaviking
Жыл бұрын
get some Kennebec or some Yukon Gold potatoes and those are both determinate and will produce very nicely in these bags so long as you keep them moist
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