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RE: The Vertical Garden Potato Experiment!

in #gardening7 years ago

I used cinder blocks last year and this yeas as well. I form a decent size square hole in the middle of them all and just yesterday I added a 3rd row of blocks. I also take advantage of the holes running along the outside edges through the bricks. Not sure how well those will grow but so far so good as everything I have planted is still growing. I also have 2 pots going as well. I did the pots last year and got a decent harvest from those too. Hopefully you will do well with the method you are trying! Good Luck!

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How big is the block garden for the potatoes? How many blocks long and wide?

I have it set up as a square on the inside. In doing that you have to put 2 on each end and 1 on each side. 6 total blocks per level. I'll try to take a picture of it later today.

I would love to see it!

Here you go! I alternated the bricks for stability, I also want to point out that I did this on top of patio bricks to prevent anything from digging from below. I do have chipmunks that like to dig in there but I use a live trap and relocate them so they won't damage my plants.
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Oh nice. Thanks for the pictures to help me visualize how this is working for you!

Hopefully you get a good harvest, make sure you make a harvest video and post it here then I can come back and let you know just how well I did! Thanks!

I will!