how do you plant the potato in this bag? I've never used a bag before.
1810111
I'm using them for the first time, however you put a layer of compost or dirt on bottom, lay out the seed potatoes then a good layer of dirt on top. Once the plants start to emerge and are about 4" tall, hill them so only about 2" of plant is above dirt line, you probably will have to hill them one last time. Then you wait for the plants to flower and then die off, the side pockets allow to to harvest from the bottom...I hope this helped, my potatoes are doing fabulous in these bags, I have hilled twice and am now hoping for an early summer harvest. Happy Growing
1810112
Buy topsoil and mulch and combine. Choose the potatoes you want to plant. You only need about 6. Let the potatoes develop eyes by putting them in a dimly lighted area. This takes awhile. Follow instructions that come with the bag. Don't overwater. Harvest when the leaves of the top layer are dry. The whole process takes awhile, but you will get potatoes.
1810113
You need to put enough dirt in the bag to cover the potato sets. As they start growing you will add dirt according to the included directions. Good luck.
1810114
Instructions are included, it's quite simple: first you put a couple inches of soil in the bottom, then place about 4 seed potatoes evenly spaced on top. Cover with more soil, water and observe, as they sprout and the plants emerge, you continue to add soil until the plants emerge out the top of the bag at which time you simply continue to water/feed until the plants die, then harvest!
1810115
Doesn't get much easier. Fill bag 1/2 to 2/3 full with GOOD soil. Buy some potatoes at the market. Cut them up, making sure each piece has an eye. Let them dry out for about a week. Stick them in the dirt, about 2-3 inches deep. Add water. You can pick potatoes just about any time. Depends on how large you want them. We generally wait until the above-ground foliage starts to go by. Our best yields have been Pontiac Red potatoes. It's fun, and a home-grown potato tastes about 100 times better than a store-bought one. It's almost like a completely different veggie.
1810116
start with about 3 or 4 inches of soil in the bottom of the bag. Then take the 2 inch chunks of cut up potatoes (each must have an eye sprouting) plant and cover them with an inch or 2 of soil. you should be able to plant. a dozen or more in each bag. Keep soil moist and when you see the plants coming thru the soil.cover them up again. repeat process until soil reaches the top of bag. the potatoes should be at several layers when you dig them up after 3 or 4 months. God bless...
1810117
Just like if you were planting in the ground plant pieces approximately 8 inches from top of soil once they start sprouting you can mound if u want to. All I did was putting potting soil in then plant 10 potato pieces in each bag and then covered with 8 inches more of soil .
22709
Please contact the processor for this answer. We have used the puffy poles and threw the bag away.
2220481
dip root into bag and then plant. Also spread some around on top of soil.. GREAT STUFF !!!
428628
I bought two packages and planted them in the long rectangular pot. I put as much soil as I would want, sprinkled the seeds evenly, and then sprinkled some additional soil just to cover the seeds. It turned out beautifully. You can use regular soil as well in a regular round pot I'm sure.
1766913
Forget the bag! Sorry...better off getting a nice crisp skin on the potato re the oven at 400 degrees, and a nice fluffy potato interior. What a waste of money with the bag, I know, I bought one.
289512
Just barely cover the seed with soil. Dome the pot or put it in a plastic bag and put it under a light in a warm place. It only take a few days to germinate. Good luck and happy growing.:)
487409
Just add boiling water to the bag. I like to fold over the top and seal with an inexpensive wooden or plastic clothes pin. Hope this helps.
1911244
I think the potatoes I cook in the bag are moister and taste more like they were baked in the oven. I wrap them in a paper towel too and they seem to cook more evenly than without the bag.
532760
i'm not sure...i've tried various settings and it depends on how many potatoes you are baking........most times if i'm in a hurry i'll just use a zip-lock bag...
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We used a large bag of Mircle-Gro potting soil that we picked up at Costco. I think it took two bag, but I don't remember. I also mixed in some alfala meal, bone meal, blood meal, and manure, that may have been overkill, but it seems to work. The only mistake I made was not realizing that onions don't want all of that fertilizer, and I may need to plant them in another location.
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I used it for potatoes and I bought potting soil to fill it. I filled it a little bit over the potatoes and watered it to keep it moist if it didn't rain. When I got shoots, i put more dirt in to cover it up. I treat it like any other pot I use to put plants in. Place it in sun according to the plant's needs. water will sift through so it won't be floded with water. I turn it around now and then so all sides get sunlight. I am sure it didn't come with directions just like any other plant pot doesn't come with directions. Put a plant in with some dirt, add sunshine and water and watch it grow. I used it for potatoes and I bought potting soil to fill it. I filled it a little bit over the potatoes and watered it to keep it moist if it didn't rain. When I got shoots, i put more dirt in to cover it up. I treat it like any other pot I use to put plants in. Place it in sun according to the plant's needs. water will sift through so it won't be floded with water. I turn it around now and then so all sides get sunlight. I am sure it didn't come with directions just like any other plant pot doesn't come with directions. Put a plant in with some dirt, add sunshine and water and watch it grow.
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Place all bags into a 5-gallon bucket; the finest goes in first . . . the one with the largest holes in last!Place product (at least a full gallon size zip-lock freezer bag) into bags/bucket. Add ice until 3/4 full. Add water to fill a few inches from the top! Mix thoroughly with an electric mixer for at least 20-30 minutes! Carefully remove first bag (with product intact), and drain into bucket with remaining bags! Now, carefully begin to remove one bag at a time, while preserving anything at the bottom! repeat process with each bag. Each bag (with the finer filter) will produce better product!Drain water off of each batch & let dry for a week (two-three). But, watch for mold as it is drying! Place all bags into a 5-gallon bucket; the finest goes in first . . . the one with the largest holes in last!Place product (at least a full gallon size zip-lock freezer bag) into bags/bucket. Add ice until 3/4 full. Add water to fill a few inches from the top! Mix thoroughly with an electric mixer for at least 20-30 minutes! Carefully remove first bag (with product intact), and drain into bucket with remaining bags! Now, carefully begin to remove one bag at a time, while preserving anything at the bottom! repeat process with each bag. Each bag (with the finer filter) will produce... » Read More Place all bags into a 5-gallon bucket; the finest goes in first . . . the one with the largest holes in last!Place product (at least a full gallon size zip-lock freezer bag) into bags/bucket. Add ice until 3/4 full. Add water to fill a few inches from the top! Mix thoroughly with an electric mixer for at least 20-30 minutes! Carefully remove first bag (with product intact), and drain into bucket with remaining bags! Now, carefully begin to remove one bag at a time, while preserving anything at the bottom! repeat process with each bag. Each bag (with the finer filter) will produce better product!Drain water off of each batch & let dry for a week (two-three). But, watch for mold as it is drying! « Show Less
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Use the plain blade, the one without any shredding teeth. Once you've cut the ends off the potato, slice the potato from end to end with a knife, approximately 1/3 the width of the potato - you don't need to go 1/2 way, 1/3 is fine - then, as you push and turn the handle each slice will come out with a hole out of the center and a cut from the center to the outside edge. Otherwise...For plain ol' sliced potatoes you'll need to use a sharp knife. I usually slice off a lil' bit of the side of the potato so I have a nice flat surface on the cutting board to help me hold it securely as I cut the slices Use the plain blade, the one without any shredding teeth. Once you've cut the ends off the potato, slice the potato from end to end with a knife, approximately 1/3 the width of the potato - you don't need to go 1/2 way, 1/3 is fine - then, as you push and turn the handle each slice will come out with a hole out of the center and a cut from the center to the outside edge. Otherwise...For plain ol' sliced potatoes you'll need to use a sharp knife. I usually slice off a lil' bit of the side of the potato so I have a nice flat surface on the cutting board to help me hold it securely... » Read More Use the plain blade, the one without any shredding teeth. Once you've cut the ends off the potato, slice the potato from end to end with a knife, approximately 1/3 the width of the potato - you don't need to go 1/2 way, 1/3 is fine - then, as you push and turn the handle each slice will come out with a hole out of the center and a cut from the center to the outside edge. Otherwise...For plain ol' sliced potatoes you'll need to use a sharp knife. I usually slice off a lil' bit of the side of the potato so I have a nice flat surface on the cutting board to help me hold it securely as I cut the slices « Show Less
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Not advised. I tried & burned the bag. cook 3 1/2 minutes. Remove & toss potatoes a little check doneness then cook additional time as needed. Just not over 4 minutes at a time. I have much success this way. Good luck.
937802
I was able to get 5 small plants in each bag. I filled the bag about 1/3 of the way with soil and rolled down the excess so plants could get light. As the plants grew I added more soil ( essentially hilling the potatoes)and urolled the bag. I was able to get a large crop of potatoes by using this method.
1800965
I don't think so. I bought this as a gift and my friend put a hole in the bag provided and tried to use a regular bag but it didn't work. You might try germinating the seed by soaking them in water over night. Check the internet for tips. My friend did not have a lot of luck but she is a novice grower. Hope that helps.
1766915
I have a 1230w microwave and heat it on high. I've only tried baking one potato inside the bag (it doesn't seem to be big enough for four). Another thing I do that works well, is after washing the potato (do not dry it), I wrap it in a damp paper towel and put them both in the bag. When the 4 minutes is up, you'll see steam, but the potato comes out nice and soft and ready to eat.