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Planted 6 potato eyes in a 1/2 wine barrel last November-December. Barrel was 1/2 full of soil. Mounded more soil around the plants as they grew up, til the soil level was raised 8 inches above the rim of the barrel (held in place by a ring of copper sheeting). Photo above shows the total yield after 10-11 months. Potatoes are unwashed because they will keep much longer this way. This year's yield is 2-3 times last year's yield. Next year's yield should be 3-4 times bigger than this. The key: Plant 24 eyes to begin with. And, increase soil fertility with compost.
Made lunch soup with some of the above potatoes and some homegrown onions (also with purchased organic produce). Yum!
Made lunch soup with some of the above potatoes and some homegrown onions (also with purchased organic produce). Yum!
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