Convert Two Pots into a Potato Planter: An Ingenious Way to Save Space in Your Garden

Do you have a little garden yet adore potatoes? Don’t worry! I’m here to show you how to produce potatoes creatively and effectively, even if you don’t have a lot of room. You may maximize the benefits of vertical growing techniques and streamline the harvesting process by turning two pots into a potato planter. In addition, it’s a fun activity that doesn’t require a regular garden and can produce a sizable crop of potatoes. Let’s begin!

Things You’ll Need:

Two huge plastic pots with a diameter of roughly 30 to 40 cm

A drill bit measuring 1/4 inch

Superior quality potting mix

Seed small to medium-sized potatoes.

Mulch or straw (optional)

A garden hose or watering can

Instructions

 Have your pots ready.

Select two equal-sized, robust plastic pots. Verify that the bottoms of them have enough drainage holes. Otherwise, drill additional holes. By allowing more water to escape, root rot will be avoided. The purpose of stacking these pots is to give the potatoes a deep but reachable growing area.

 Adjust the Second Pot

Drill four to six more holes in the sides of one of the pots, starting from the bottom and working your way up. In addition to providing aeration, these holes will enable some potatoes to sprout out the sides, which will facilitate harvesting.

Get your seed potatoes ready.

To promote sprouting, put your seed potatoes in a cool, light location approximately a week prior to planting. You can chop the potatoes into pieces if they are bigger, but make sure that each piece has at least one eye, or sprout. To avoid rot, give the cut surfaces a day or two to dry and develop a callus.

Establishing

A premium potting mix should be added to the unaltered pot until it is roughly one-third full. With the eyes facing up, plant your seed potatoes about 3 inches deep. To give them enough space to grow, place no more than four seed potatoes in each pot.

Growing and Stacking

After planting your seed potatoes, make a tall two-pot planter by placing the modified pot on top of the first pot. Add more potting mix to the top pot gradually as your potato plants grow and come up out of the ground, making sure the stems are buried halfway. More potatoes will grow along the buried stems as a result. Make sure the soil is constantly damp but not soggy, and give your plants at least six hours of sunlight every day.

 Upkeep

Water your potatoes often, especially during dry seasons, as they require constant moisture. To assist retain moisture and maintain a steady soil temperature, you can also cover the soil with a layer of mulch or straw.

 Gathering

When the leaves begin to turn yellow and die back, which usually happens 10–12 weeks after planting, your potatoes are ready to be harvested. Harvesting potatoes is as easy as lifting off the top pot and carefully removing the dirt. Additionally, you can reach into the side holes to harvest a few fresh potatoes early.

In addition to being a useful gardening tip, turning two pots into a potato planter is a fun way to interact with your landscape and spark conversation. This project will make your gardening activities more exciting and productive, regardless of your level of gardening experience. Why not try it and eat fresh potatoes grown in your own backyard from your patio or balcony? Have fun with your gardening!