Potato Growing Masterclass: My Tips for a Bigger, Better Harvest

Everyone loves potatoes… and anyone can grow them! Take a deep dive into the wonderful world of the humble spud. Discover what types to grow, how to get a big and blemish-free harvest, and the most effective way to grow them in containers - everything's covered! Look forward to the promise of perfect potatoes with this, our Potato Growing Masterclass!

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[PacificGardening]

The happiness and energy in these videos always makes me smile

[Mastadex]

As a Polish man with an Irish wife, I figured I have spuds in my blood. Yet, I've learned quite a bit here! Didn't know there were indeterminate ones. Thanks dude. I love these master class videos.

[brightantwerp]

Harvesting potato's is one of my favorite things to do in the garden. As it is always a bit of a surprise what you will get. Thanks for the great info.

[raaron]

Again, this guy has the best on-screen dynamic ever. love him! his passion is infectious

[Gardeningchristine]

Last spring my uncle sent me a sweet potato slip and the eye of a potato, just the eye, no potato attached. So I grew them indoors until they could grow outside. I got 7 nice sweet potatoes and 9 good sized red potatoes. So this winter I’ve been experimenting with just planting the eyes, with no potatoes, and they’ve all gotten on really well! If I can plant the eyes and still eat the potatoes I’m going to try it!

[lmullens]

I had no idea some potatoes were determinate. That's why I didn't get the harvest I expected!!! Wow, so relieved. The bucket/grow bag method is what I've loved so far so I don't have to dig them, just dump them out.

[simplifygardening]

I love growing potatoes and this video is packed with great info. Brill video Ben . Thank you so much for the mention too I really appreciate that mate.😀

[napeekapunpimtongnara]

It's interesting that your beautiful black soil is probably rich in nutrients that plants love. The process of dealing with the soil is excellent and free of chemicals at every step. I can say that you are truly a teacher in the world's toxic-free agriculture.

[tttructiep]

I especially liked the part where you explained how to detect and deal with pests. Tips like this are crucial for beginners like me. This isn’t just a class—it's a valuable source of knowledge!

[montaguefilms]

I just started watching you as I’ve moved into my new house and there are 2 vegetable patches built in my first task is going to be trying to grow some potatoes. Thanks for the help

[monaskau]

Wow, didn't know about determinate/indeterminate potatoes either. Makes sense because I wondered why my potatoes seemed to be in one layer more than I remember from my childhood. This explains it 😄 I love potatoes as well and they were the first thing I grew myself, when I got the chance to do so as a young adult. I feel very lucky that my parents taught me to grow food in a garden! I have so many fond memories of different fruits, vegetables, berries and nuts being grown and cared for - and even better - prepared and eaten, so fresh and delicious 😋😊 Seing your videos takes me right back to that joy of growing your own food and feeling grounded when doing so. Have a great day and I look forward to the next videos to come 😁

[charleslewis]

Glad you mentioned Tony. We are trying this method for the first time. Good video, such enthusiasm. Thank you

[DownButNotOutYet]

Good morning Ben, thank you for sharing all these good tips on growing perfect delicious potatoes whether in a container or direct into the soil. The harvest looks very good and I am sure you are the star at the table when these delicious potatoes are tasted, I must it is a treat to eat such fresh produce. Do take care, have a most enjoyable day. Kind regards.

[Bexyboo]

I've done Cara the past two years and I'm hooked on them, so already picked up my Cara's for this year. Absolutely excellent potatoes, touchwood - no blight on them either year, even with blighted tomato plants sat right next to them.

[kathryncustadio]

Your a month ahead of me, thank you for your videos, your very easy and personable to watch...i just came in from seed shopping, saw Alyssum seeds and thought you may approve with purchase..i can't wait to see them dangling over my pots❤

[sluasidhe]

I’m in the West of Ireland (not much, if any, frost). I’ve experimented with planting Roosters (main crop/indeterminate) in late Autumn… in a very sheltered spot. It’s not foolproof, but I have had a decent potato harvest in late Spring for the last few years.

[michielvoetberg]

Just harvested my very first potatoes.
Luckily everything went well. I got more than expected and they haven't suffered from any disease.
Thanks for making these helpful videos

[PennyFarmer-wg]

Chitting my Russet Burbank, Kennebec and Red Norland this morning. My older grandson asked to grow potatoes this year. They will be on their way when he gets here!!!

[toniedalton]

The prices of potatoes have gotten out of hand So I'm planning on a bigger planting of them this year. Thanks for this video, its very timely.

[sridhars]

Ben thank you so much. I have been growing potatoes for the last 5 years, but didn’t know there were determinate and indeterminate varieties. Also that watering tip is very helpful - will be careful to water the base of the plant this year. Fingers crossed!