{"product_id":"potato-pot-incl-seed-potatoes","title":"Potato Pot (Incl Seed Potatoes)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotato Grower Pot – 2-in-1 Potato Planter Kit with Easy Side Harvesting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes Seed Potatoes (5 Pack) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow delicious home-grown potatoes even when garden space is limited with this clever \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-in-1 Potato Grower Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Designed specifically for growing potatoes in pots, this innovative planter makes it easy to monitor your crop and harvest potatoes from the sides without disturbing the entire plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for patios, balconies, courtyards and vegetable gardens, the removable inner planter allows you to check potato development and harvest selected potatoes while leaving smaller tubers in the soil to continue growing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 30cm\u003cbr\u003eTop Width: 28cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight (Ex Seed Potatoes) 760g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love the Potato Grower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unique two-piece design allows for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy potato growing in containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide observation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so you can monitor developing potatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide harvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without emptying the entire pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemovable inner planter for convenient access to your crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide grooves to make lifting and removing the inner planter easier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack heat-absorbing surface to help improve soil temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-bottom design to help maintain soil moisture while encouraging ventilation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrainage outlet to help prevent waterlogging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDurable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUV-resistant material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suitable for outdoor use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing instructions included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're an experienced vegetable gardener or growing potatoes for the first time, this reusable potato planter offers a simple and rewarding way to enjoy your own fresh potatoes at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow Potatoes in Your Potato Grower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotatoes grow best in a position that receives \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for most of the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best results:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a light, loose and well-draining growing medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAim for a soil pH of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.0–7.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid growing a new potato crop in the same used soil. Replace or refresh the growing medium before planting another crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing Your Seed Potatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor reliable results, we recommend using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecertified disease-free seed potatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore planting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlace the seed potatoes in a bright area at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–21°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to encourage sprouting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce strong shoots or \"eyes\" have developed, larger seed potatoes can be cut into approximately egg-sized pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMake sure each piece has at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 healthy eyes or shoots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a clean knife when cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLeave the cut pieces in a cool, well-ventilated area for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–6 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before planting. This allows the cut surfaces to callous over and helps reduce the risk of rotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall seed potatoes can generally be planted whole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdd approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–150 mm of soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the bottom of the Potato Grower.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant the prepared seed potatoes with the shoots or eyes pointing upwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant a maximum of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–4 seed potatoes per layer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on their size.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover with soil and water well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAllow the foliage to develop over the following \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–4 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the potato plants grow taller, gradually add more soil around the stems, leaving the upper leaves exposed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue adding soil as the plants grow until the container is filled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis process, commonly called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearthing up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, provides space for developing tubers and keeps new potatoes protected from sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always keep developing potatoes covered with soil. Potatoes exposed to sunlight can turn green and should not be eaten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional seed potatoes may be planted in another layer once approximately 100–150 mm of additional soil has been added, if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotatoes prefer consistently moist soil but should never remain waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAim for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 mm of water per week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including rainfall.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePay particular attention to watering during flowering, as this is when the developing potato tubers are actively growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure excess water can drain freely from the planter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the drainage plug on the side of the pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to allow excess water to escape.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the foliage begins turning yellow and dying back naturally, reduce and eventually stop watering. This helps the potatoes mature and their skins begin to cure before harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting Your Potatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest benefits of the Potato Grower is the ability to harvest potatoes without emptying the whole container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor fresh \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaby or new potatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, harvesting can usually begin approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 weeks after flowering has finished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully lift or remove the inner planter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently inspect the developing potatoes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest the largest potatoes you would like to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave smaller potatoes in place so they can continue growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturn the inner planter and soil to position with minimal disturbance to the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a full harvest, wait until the foliage has naturally yellowed and died back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStoring Your Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly harvested potatoes should be stored in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecool, dark and well-ventilated place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best storage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not wash potatoes immediately after harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAllow the skins to dry and cure for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrush off excess dry soil once cured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not store potatoes in direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor longer-term storage, avoid storing potatoes in the refrigerator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow Your Own Potatoes at Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom seed potato to harvest, this practical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotato Grower Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes growing potatoes in containers simple, space-efficient and fun. It's ideal for anyone wanting to start a vegetable garden, grow food on a patio or balcony, or enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting fresh potatoes straight from the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDENING.co.za","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46479407612040,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/potato-planter-pot-new-bottom-left.webp?v=1788438526","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/potato-pot-incl-seed-potatoes","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}