I don't know about growing organic potatoes in plastic bags. There is some evidence that rubber and plastics leach chemicals into soil. Hoses, made of PVC (though it is not well known in the US) leach lead, especially if they lie out in the sun.
Since potatoes need full sun to grow, those bags are going to get pretty hot. Before I used this method, I'd like to see some testing to make sure that plastic bags are safe for growing food.
I do not have the technology to watch Monti Dons "grow potatoes in a bag" video. Do you have it anywhere on the site, so that I can read it? it is mt first time growing pot's and something easy to read, step by step, u know just like the video!
Gardeners World Mag 29th July. Grow pots for xmas!!! What do i use for seed pots. Some of what i am harvesting now ?(king edwards). If not, where do i buy them. I've got plentty of sacks.
@Panlids2011 - there's a 'readers' guide to growing potatoes in bags on another site which might be of use if you're still having problems watching the video? Try this one:
Never grown spuds in a bag before, the video was very helpful, bought some special bags with flaps in the side to help get your spuds out, we have a lack of garden space so bags are the thing
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Since potatoes need full sun to grow, those bags are going to get pretty hot. Before I used this method, I'd like to see some testing to make sure that plastic bags are safe for growing food.
http://www.jbaseedpotatoes.co.uk/growing_potatoes_in_bags.html
Hope this helps.
James