How Many Seed Potatoes Here's Why I Am Not Wrong

Seed potatoes in containers. Just how many do you need? This has been debated for a long time and I am here to tell you that I have been growing potatoes in containers for at least 13 years.

Some people think it's 2 others think it's 4 some would argue more. Here is why I am right on how many seed potatoes you should use in containers.

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[dewainkoester]

Digging potatoes is like finding easter eggs.

[debbiehenri]

I bought some Oakland buckets last year, and container growing not only beat the socks off yields grown in the ground - they were safer from mouse damage too.

[corradopalmerini]

Uh oh Questions. I have to say I'm not one for complements. I'm a NYer; but in my opinion, your one of the best w tutorial and easy way to follow methods.
Thank You.

[debkincaid]

You are an absolute treasure, Tony. I've learned so much from you. Your practical wisdom, simply explained, gives me much hope for my gardens this year, despite my being a newbie. Thanks so much~

[janegarrud]

Oh my gosh you’ve just described my experience with potatoes in pots - a few at the bottom then wasted space above!!! I just never knew that thank you 🤩

[joanweightman]

That's such a great explanation and so helpful, Thanks!

[Pixieworksstudio]

I've grown pots for years in pots, so to speak ;D, and I didn't know that! Thanks ever so much for the info. I'm never too old to know more.

[carlagarrett]

I was watching one of your potatoe video's a few days ago, and I've bought some more to plant on level 2 to add to them.

[ollvebranch]

Just getting into veg’ gardening. It’s a real science! I never knew there was such a thing as determinate/indeterminate with potatoes!

[KerriEverlasting]

I'm LOVING this potato series!! 🥔 😍🇦🇺

[Munter]

Great to have you back Tony, as usual an interesting and informative video.

[davidmiller]

I am now convinced growing spuds in buckets is the way to go. Oakland buckets a great recommendation

[InArcadiaSum]

Last year, I grew First and Second Earlies in Oakland buckets, following Tony's method exactly, and had the best crop ever. First few buckets in the greenhouse, before the space was needed, and then moved outside with the remainder. I'll be doing some second-cropping in the autumn this year as well, when the greenhouse toms etc. are finished.

[cristiewentz]

I wanted to let you know that we had so much fun last year using your method! My mother was doubtful, since she had never had a good harvest from pots. All doubt was gone at harvest and she was adorable to watch, scrabbling through the soil to find every pinto gold potato. They were beautiful. She has made certain that I'm putting out even more potatoes this year!

[celesteceleste]

I learned all this from one of your previous videos. I started growing in buckets last year and thanks to you they have been a resounding success.

[GardenerScott]

Also good potato info from you, Tony. Thanks for another great video.

[MrPablouk]

Great video, thanks! You've pretty much solved 90% of my spud issues in 1 easy and short video, this info is going to change my spud production, its really appreciated!!

[theclotshotdidit]

Thanks Tony, I just ate my first spuds I have 10 of the Oakland buckets and 3 fabric ones similar size.
Got 2 we just harvested empty, waiting for main crop sarpo Mira.
4 first early and 3 second early should be ready to harvest and replant in a few weeks, hopefully sooner with the sun we have been getting.
Not intending to buy spuds this year, or hopefully ever again.
Cheers for the advice, it's obvious why I'm watching it again.

[kosmosjk]

Hi Tony, hope you are all keeping well. That was a lot of really useful information. I didn't realise there is a difference between how the earlies and the main crops grow. I will utilise that info this summer. Many thanks for sharing 🙂

[kevinbrookes]

I have had my allotment for six years. Stopped growing potatoes due to poor cropping. This year I am following this method. Have ordered my pots from Oakland, and have my seed potatoes chitting in the shed and eager to plant. Really excited about growing potatoes again this year.