As the potato plant grows above the soil do I keep putting more compost on top of the existing soil/ compost already in the container? Do I bury the leaves of the plants?
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/container-potatoes.htm
Ok, so I planted my potatoes about 7 weeks ago and nothing appeared to happen. I thought they had just not grown. I carefully dug down to them expecting to find a rotten potato. To my surprise I found a load of new little potatoes which seem to be thriving. I have never seen this before and have no idea what is happening here. Can anybody give me a heads up please.
It sounds like the soil or planting medium was not able to support growth. The underground growth you mention was likely the potatoes trying to grow, using the material stored in the tuber, but that's as much as they managed to do. The leaves never developed properly, nor did the roots.
This link will refresh you on growing potatoes.
I have been growing potatoes for about 8 years now. the past two years i have been getting only 1 or 2 golf ball sized spuds per plant and i normally plant close to 75 plants.i do move them around year after year so im not planting in one place. what is the problem? could it be the soil? thanks for your help
Temperatures are too warm. Potatoes require cool nights below at about 55°F for good tuber formation. Plant so that tubers mature in cool weather.
Planting time. Potatoes grow best where the soil temperature is at least 50°F. Potatoes are usually planted in spring as early as 3 weeks before the last expected frost. Planting time can vary to avoid hot, dry conditions and to minimize disease and pest problems.
Are there indeterminate potatos that when grown in containers will set tubers along the entire stem if soil is added as the plant grows. If so what variety are they. Thanks
Are there indeterminate potatos that when grown in containers will set tubers along the entire stem if soil is added as the plant grows. If so what variety are they. Thank
I planted several rows of red potatoes and as I dug them up, some had been eaten on. Small areas only about 1/4 inch deep. I only found three grubworms in the whole area, but lots of angleworms.
Wireworms, flea beetles, potato tuberworm and white grubs are all soil-dwelling pests that feed on potato tubers.
I doubt it is the angleworms that you mention.
These links may help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/controlling-potato-tuberworms.htm
http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/selectnewpest.potatoes.html
why are the tips of my potato plants purple? tia gary
it can happen with different potatoes and most of the time nothing to worry about. would love to see a picture if you have one or know if you’re using anything type of food/minerals with them,
what should I add to my high alkaline soil? Potato plants grow high and leggy and produce no potatoes, and flowers grow tall and have few flowers
I would recommend iron sulfate, as this will lower the pH, and supplement iron, and sulfur. These are common deficiencies and wouldn't hurt to have a little extra in the soil. Here is an article for even more solutions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/raise-acid-level-soil.htm