Topic: Deep pots

[AKG_Emma]

Hi guys,

I have a pair of potato barrels, which are essentially 4 ft deep pots. I have had absolutely no success growing potatoes in them (mostly because they don't get enough water I think).

If I give up trying to grow potatoes, is there something else which would appreciate a really deep pot? I grow Jerusalem artichokes in pots but I don't know whether they will grow more if they have more depth or whether they spread sideways.

Has anyone got any suggestions?

Thanks
Muppet

[supersprout]

At Barnsdale Gardens they recommend growing JAs in containers, and were using half of a copper water tank.

a) stops them spreading in your veg patch
b) in winter you can haul a pot into the g'house so you can get them up if it's frosty
 :)

[Larkspur]

Hi I grow some of my squashes in galvanised dustbins. You have to keep on top of the watering in the summer but if you do the results can be very good. I think possibly because the soil gets very warm thus fooling the squashes into thinking they are back home in  the southern USA ;D ;).
 

[Mrs Ava]

My sis grew her pumpkins in hers and did very well indeed as she was able to really direct the water and filled the container with almost all manure.

[saddad]

Might purloin the old dolly tubs off the patio then!

 ;D