On Jun 25, 12:28*pm, "biig" > wrote:
> Does anyone here grow russets? *12 days ago, after reading a website, I
> planted russets in 6 inches of soil in a garbage can (new) with drain holes
> in the bottom and a layer of stones. *I planted 6 potatoes from my pantry
> that had sprouted and two have come through the soil, lovely and green.
> When they are 6 inches tall, they say to add another three inches of soil
> and repeat until they flower and the tops dry up. *Then harvest. *It was
> meant to be an experiment, not a cost cutting method since I've spent just
> under 20. cdn. *I'm curious to know if anyone else has tried it....Sharon in
> Canada

We've grown potatoes twice, a mix of varieties not including russets,
in the ground rather than in a garbage can, pulling up more soil
around the plants as they grow. It all worked pretty much according
to expectations. What is the advantage of doing it in a can? -aem