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We tackle the job of planting your summer potatoes. We learn how to plant them in the ground and how to plant them in a container so you can have them on your deck or patio.

Handle any emergency with Howcast’s First Aid app – howc.st Learn how to grow potatoes so you can enjoy homemade French fries and chips.

“Survival Doc” digs up his potatoes and discusses how to grow your own potatoes in your home garden.

www.growpotatoesincontainers.com Container gardening has become a very popular way for people to grow just about any vegetable or herb. Many people are even growing potatoes in containers. If you are short on space or are just trying to protect your veggies from critters, container gardening is the way to go. Growing potatoes this way is not that different from other vegetables but their are some basic rules that you should follow. Potatoes can be grown in almost any type of container. Just make sure the container is large enough to allow space for the roots. Tips for Growing Potatoes in Containers A good suggestion is to use a medium sized trash can around the ten to fifteen gallon size. The container should have a porous bottom or holes punched in it to allow for good drainage. Soil that is not able to drain will quickly rot the potato roots. The quality of the soil is extremely important. Don’t use soil from your garden or yard. You should invest in a top quality potting soil. Soil from you garden or yard will often have lots of clay and fungi that can inhibit the growth of your potatoes. The soil should also be fertilized with a slow release fertilizer designed for root vegetables. This will ensure quick growth and high production. The most important aspect of growing potatoes in containers is ensuring that they have adequate sunlight and water. Potatoes need approximately six to eight hours of sunlight per day. Situate your containers facing south if possible to get …

Tired of paying supermarket prices for potatoes and human heads? Grow your own! It’s easier than you thought. Disclaimer: No human heads were harmed or used in the making of this video. In fact this video has abolutely nothing to do with heads. Please stop asking me about heads. What is wrong with you? Go away or I’m calling the police. Put that knife down. Ok it’s not funny anymore. You’re starting to scare me. I’m bleeding now. Someone call 911. Go into the light? Grandma…..is that you?