When planting your Morton Smith-Dawe Seed Potatoes in planter bags you will need some plain soil and low pH compost (as some compost can be to rich or strong).
- Start by mixing a 50/50 blend of soil and compost.
- Fill approximately 1/3 of the planter bag with the soil and compost mix.
- Place 1 sprouted seed potato in the middle of the bag then cover with approximately 5cm of soil and compost mix.
- Lightly sprinkle with Morton Smith-Dawe High Grade Potato Fertiliser.
As the potato is growing top up the bag with soil and compost mix until the bag is full.
WATERING: To start you will need to water until the soil and compost mix is damp and then approximately 1 or 2 cups of water every 3 or 4 days to keep the soil moist.
WHERE TO PLACE BAG: Choose a sunny and warm spot to grow your potato. In cooler weather you may have to cover your potato or move to a sheltered spot to keep
protected from frosts.
MATURITY: Refer to Morton Smith-Dawe Potato list for time of maturity.
VEGETABLES PLANTER BAGS: Great for growing all types of vegetables. Ideal for tomatoes, broccoli, silverbeet, spinach, peas and broad beans.
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