If you are growing potatoes in a container garden, you will have to select the best potato grow bags for your needs. The selection process can be time consuming especially if you do not have a clear idea of exactly what type of plant you will be growing. It is best to do some research online or visit your local nursery for specific information. Here are ideas on how to plant potatoes in a container garden and how to care for them.
The first thing that you need to do is decide whether you are going to grow tomatoes, green beans, squash or sweet potatoes. Once you determine which vegetables you would like to include in your garden, you can narrow down your choices of container garden pots by identifying what you hope to achieve with each variety. A good idea may be to focus on producing a fresh, edible salad. If you are only growing vegetables for your own consumption, you will want to choose a large deep pot so that you can give your salad variety a good chance to thrive. A few of the best potato grow bags for this specific use are those made from clay, sand or perlite which will allow for sufficient drainage and air circulation to help keep your salad plants healthy.
Some of the best potato grow bags for container gardening also come with a pair of planters. These pots are designed to make it easy to provide ample air circulation and ventilation to your growing potatoes. In addition, if you are growing your favorite herbs, you will want to make sure that you place them in a container garden with a growing medium that allows for good root growth. Typically, herbs like mint, sage, and thyme will grow quite well in growing mediums that allow them to take advantage of natural light provided by windows or doors. Tomatoes, on the other hand, will need to be placed in larger pots for optimum sun coverage.
The best potting soil should contain lots of well-drained soil with lots of space between the pots and the root system of your plants. You will also want to consider using a combination of peat and perlite. Perlite is highly recommended by most gardeners as it provides excellent insulation against temperature fluctuations. It is also very important that you fill the pots with enough water so that you do not have to water your plants excessively during hot weather.
When choosing which container to use, there are several things to consider. First of all, you have to consider how large your containers are going to be. Secondly, you have to consider whether or not you are going to place your containers in pots, tubs or the more popularly used fabric smart pots. Fabric smart pots allow you to provide ample air circulation, but unfortunately they do not allow for good drainage. On the other hand, plastic pots are a great choice for container gardening because they offer good drainage and they are very durable.
There are two types of bags that you can purchase for growing new potatoes. These bags have either a metal clip or a Velcro strap on top. I recommend going with the metal clips because they do not leave marks on your soil and they are much easier to clean later. The second type of bags is the fabric smart ones that also have straps on top but have small clips at the base. These bags are nice because they have a hook at the bottom that allow you to easily pull the bags out of the ground. As long as you water your plants regularly and keep them watered through the winter, you should be fine.
Another excellent option that some people forget about when making their outdoor gardening bags is the highlighting feature. This feature allows the user to highlight the best growing areas of their plants with ease. One of my favorite plants to highlight is the sweet potato plant. With its bright yellow leaves, you can easily point to the sweet potato plant and highlight it with ease. The bag will have a small circle with a dot at the center that will point to the sweet potato plant and it will be easy to find no matter where you are planting.
All in all, the best potatoes are grown in smart pots that have the highlighting feature. These pots have many more benefits than just being great for growing potatoes. They are also great for other types of outdoor gardening. I recommend getting the biggest pots you can afford and filling them with organic soil mix. After you fill the pots with soil and let the plants root into it, I guarantee you that your garden will look beautiful in no time!