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Re: Potatoes in Barrels

Hi Dot,

> Hello, I've started some potatoes in a half oak barrel after I emtied about
> 2/3 of the soil.  I plan to add soil as they grow.  My only problem is that
> it's not very attractive.  I'm not sure how quick potatoes grow, would I be
> able to plant some radishes or ? in the barrel while I'm waiting for the
> potatoes to sprout? Any suggestions?  Thanks, Dot

> Dot Geib

Radishes are one of the very fastest maturing plants and grow well in cooler
weather, so you likely could get a crop of them before your potatoes emerge.
However, you'll have to at least partially fill the container with enough soil -
to give the radishes enough time to mature before the potato sprouts pop up.
Potatoes can easily push they're growing shoots through 6" (or more) of loose,
friable soil.

Hmmm, looking forward to digging up some of last year's potatoes out of the
garden now that the snow is finally off it! :-)

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  |     Bob Carter     | Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada
  |  bcarter@awinc.com | Zone 6b
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