Potato Perfection - Essential Watering Tips and Tricks to Produce Larger Spuds

[@sheilathomas8528]

Thanks Gary, very helpful and timely advice. All advice and tips greatly appreciated.

[@TheAllotmentGardenandKitchen]

Thank you very much for your comment Sheila. I’m really pleased you found the video helpful. Kind regards. Gary

[@TheAllotmentGardenandKitchen]

Don't forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE BUTTON and also the BELL ICON to be notified when each new video is uploaded. I hope you enjoy the videos and let me know if you have any suggestions for future videos. Thank you for watching. Kind regards. Gary

[@michaelkennedy8766]

Very good advice Gary. A strange year for my potatoes here in Kent, planted Blue Danube in containers in early April with no additional water as the compost was reasonably damp and have only lightly watered once as the weather is so cool to date but will certainly take heed of your advice and watch them closely. 👍👍👍

[@TheAllotmentGardenandKitchen]

Thank you very much for your comment Michael. You are right about the weather. It has been especially cool this year however here’s hoping for warmer temperatures! Kind regards. Gary

[@nickiramsay2421]

Thanks Gary, that was really helpful, I always worry that I’m not watering enough but my potatoes are looking healthy so hopefully all is well 🤞🏻

[@TheAllotmentGardenandKitchen]

Thank you so much for your comment Nicki which is greatly appreciated. Healthy potatoes is a great sign and hopefully you will have a great harvest. Kind regards. Gary

[@plot1895]

Really helpful Gary. Thank you.

[@TheAllotmentGardenandKitchen]

Thank you so much. I’m really pleased that you found the video helpful. Kind regards. Gary

[@paulgalt3119]

Really helpful thanks

[@TheAllotmentGardenandKitchen]

Thank you Paul. I’m really pleased you found the video helpful. Kind regards. Gary

[@johnjj6144]

Thanks for the Sowing & Planting Veg Calendar you emailed out to me. Much appreciated. Do you buy seed potatoes each year to grow, or do you save some of what you grow for next year 🤔

[@TheAllotmentGardenandKitchen]

Thank you very much for your comment and I hope you are finding my 2023 Veg Sowing & Planting Calendar useful.
I always buy my seed potatoes rather than use my own. I could use my own however I like trying different varieties and also think that there is less possibility of disease with bought seed potatoes. Kind regards. Gary

[@joshholschuh1847]

What kind of soil do you use and what kind of ambient humidity do you see regularly

[@joshholschuh1847]

I root my slips by leaving the eye on the potatoes laying on a plate with some water on it. Saves time and eliminates a few diseases by not bringing the pests that have em

[@packman6740]

Hi Gary, Can you explain what causes potato scab, and how do i prevent it.

[@TheAllotmentGardenandKitchen]

Thank you very much fir your comment. Potato scab is caused by a bacterium and It thrives in alkaline soil conditions and enters through wounds/imperfections on the tuber surface. To avoid scab, maintain proper soil pH (slightly acidic), rotate crops, and choose scab-resistant potato varieties. Additionally, ensure well-drained soil and minimize tuber damage during cultivation.

[@johnsheetz6639]

I have some in the same big pot with some tomatoes. Tomatoes love all the water potatoes don't.

[@TheAllotmentGardenandKitchen]

Thank you very much for your comment which is greatly appreciated. Yes, those pots would be perfect for tomatoes. Kind regards. Gary

[@bonniecarlstrom6014]

👍👍🇺🇸🙏

[@TheAllotmentGardenandKitchen]

Thank you very much Bonnie, I’m pleased you enjoyed the video. Kind regards. Gary

[@Cernunnos652]

Foilage ???😂

[@TheAllotmentGardenandKitchen]

Thank you very much for your question. Foliage is the leaf growth of the plant. Kind regards. Gary

[@chrisfryer3118]

Foil-ij, silly.