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It was great to harvest our own potatoes and share with our neighbors. Purchased two more for use in our small garden space.

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I purchased these to free up space in my garden, which they do. But I was very disappointed in the potato crop. I mixed the soil I used in the pots & watered regularly. I noticed half way through the summer, salts from the water were collecting around the bottom of the pot. After the tops died back, I turned the pots over and discovered the bottom 1/2 of the soil to be rock solid and the potatoes tiny. I suspect the water played a large part in the crop failure. I think if you live in an area that receives reliable rainfall(I don't) you will be more successful than I was. I would not recommend this product to anyone living in dry areas.

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we will use the product next summer to grow potatoes

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I used these with potting soil because my soil is hard and contaminated with salt spray. (The price of waterfront living.) Got over 8 lb of sweet potatoes/pot. Best ever -- sweet, tender, not pithy or stringy.

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I can now grow potatoes without the rotting issues. This 'bin' drains well as well as creating the mounding conditions needed for potatoes. They are reusable for the next season, and store easily. The 'bins' are a little difficult to fill with soil, but doable.

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I used it to grow potatoes and harvested so many I started knocking on neighbors'doors to share with them. They all were delighted and the best comment was, "Thank goodness they're not zucchini."

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Did not get a high yield of potatoes. Maybe it was this summer or maybe i put too many tubers in it. we'll see next year.

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Easy to harvest sweet potato without damage to root.
I am giving 2 to each of my kids for Christmas.

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First time trying the potato bins. With 2 bins, had amazing potato crop. Put on side of garden on top of mulch and able to save space in garden itself. Already bought 5 more for next spring.

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I grew my very first potatoes and was wildly successful with a good harvest of white and yellow potatoes of good size! Loved this product. Could place it outside my backyard garden and not take up precious space.

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Two bags of Yukon Gold and two bags of Kennebecs. 20 pounds of Yukon and 25 of Kennebecs. All perfect and good. Weeds - nil. Bugs and critters - nil. Bought two more to include Russets next year.

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These bins are a true wonder. They fold up small for storage, hold a lot of soil, drain like a pro and when the plants are done, rinse them off and store them for next year. I can't wait to bring them out again next year. These bins are not just for potatoes they can be used for tomatoes and even flowers. They might not be the most attractive idea but they work like a champ.

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I bought two bins last season and arvested aout 20 pounds of potatoe. This product is so easy to use, I bought two more for next year.

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This was easy to plant and also very easy to harvest. Just dump the soil out of the bin and sort your potatoes. I had low yields even though I watered well, continued to add soil and had them growing in full sun. I planted fingerlings but got nowhere near 13 pounds of potatoes harvested from these planters. Those I did harvest were of great quality though. I'll try again next year and use a different type of fertilizer to see if I can increase my harvest. The jury is still out on this one for me.

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Potatoes did okay- I rather expected a larger harvest, but nothing did all that well this year... Will use bags again next season and may get more.

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We tried growing potatoes for the first time in these bags. It was the best investment due to the very rainy and cool summer we had. I did not have any bad potatoes in six bags. They are constructed well and will live to see another season, at least! I look forward to growing them again next year and may even stick them right next to the house. I highly recommend these bags!

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I live in Denver, where the summers are usually hot and dry. This summer had a lot of rain, and was cooler. Being new to growing potatoes, I followed directions from multiple sources, and mounded as directed. However, it is apparent from my low yields (2 diff. potatoes) that I should have watered more, and ensured the soil stayed moist. Water loss/evaporation is considerable, so think about your watering patterns in considering this product. The plants grew well, and the potatoes are delicious. The plants actually grew so tall that staking would have helped prevent them from drooping over or getting tangled together. I am looking forward to next season, where I can correct these mistakes, maybe with carrots, too.

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I used these containers for growing potatoes. This was my first attempt at growing potatoes. I also planted some in the garden. I had much better results and lots more potatoes using the Potato Bin. I have ordered two more for next year's crop!

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We used four of these for growing potatoes on the driveway this year. Our yield was probably closer to 15 pounds total, but that was the fault of the weather and us being overzealous in a "new potato" harvest :(

One very nice thing about these is that you can adjust the depth of the soil - and the shade provided by the side of the pot quite easily, by simply folding the sides down the outside. To increase the depth for potatoes, fold up some more, add more dirt. Couldn't be simpler!

I'm buying more of these for next year to put husk cherries, artichokes, and other things that are growing just too big and shading everything in our square foot beds, so we can move them onto the driveway and deck and give them all the spreading room they need :)

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These pots are very easy to use. I planted LaRatte fingerling potatoes and German Butterball potatoes in mine this year, and I got about 20 pounds of potatoes out of four pots. That's not bad considering our area was suffering from the potato/tomato blight in the 2009 growing season. All I did was follow the instructions for potato planting that came with the pots and was successful in growing them.

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i am impressed,tryed potatoes 2nd time(1st time in the ground was a bust)they did great the white potatoes big enough for baked potatoes. smaller but still good yeild on the red. the only draw back is they may brack down after a few years of use. i'll just get more then.

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I bought the Potatoe Bin and planted it with yellow potatoes and it has worked so well for me. I have it on my deck so I can get to it easily and I enjoy watching them grow. They were easy to plant and the just as easy to harvest. I had such good luck with it, I bought another so I can plant sweet potatoes in it and have two kinds going in an easy way. Before the potatoes took up so much space in the garden and now I am able to free up all that space and still have a bountiful harvest.
I would recommend it to everyone.

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Although I don't grow a lot of veggies, this one intrigued me. I didn't get 13lbs of potatoes from mine, but we got several good-sized ones that tasted great. It was fun to have a small potato "bed" and nice that it folds up when everything has been harvested. Can you call several potatoes a harvest?? :)

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What a great idea for growing potatoes! I do square foot and container gardening and this product is a perfect addition to my container gardens.

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It is very useful and easy to maintain and if I feel like moving it to a different location in the backyard. It is easy to lift and move without any strain.

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These produced such a fine crop of potatoes this year that I've already purchased more to have for next spring.

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This is a neat little product - especially for potatoes. I live in a very rocky area so digging down is not always a welcome gardening chore. This allows for easy planting, easy harvesting, and it is a neat (as in tidy) looking container.

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I liked how it is flexible to fit in any spot. I put it at the end of my flower garden in a spot that nothing will grow and the potates actually have nice green leaves and some flowering! I did get 13 pounds of potatoes......All the neighbors thought it was cool......Gonna try sweet potatoes in it!

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I bought this bin at the beginning of spring. It is easy to use and makes a beautiful green planter on my deck. I used red potatoes and they don't grow as well as the others. I was totally surprised that I had potatoes. You have to water the bin or you will end up with barbie doll potatoes. I can't wait until next spring.

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It is nice to have flexibility on where to grow potatoes or other plants -- don't have to worry about existing ground conditions, or having to dig deep into the soil to harvest potatoes in the fall (taking the chance of damaging some of the potatoes). It is also a nice way to introduce children into fun of harvesting potatoes as they can easily sort through the soil for treasures once the bag is emptied.

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The Potato Bin was very easy to use. Even though it is made of fabric, the sides were durable and stand up well.

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I put green beans (seeds) & potato plants in one bag; I put green beans & onion plants in one bag.
The beans are out growing the potatoes & onion.

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This is a great idea and product for growing potatoes! I dumped out my first bucket today and got the most beautiful, blemish free, healthy potatoes that I've ever grown. Many were huge, most were good sized, and a few were still small. I'll bet there's about 12 pounds of potatoes in each bin. When I grow potatoes in the dirt they always come out with disgusting scab or some other disease, even when I've planted in a new location. Because these plants were in clean fresh soil, they were perfect. I can't wait to see what's growing in the other 3 bins.

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The plant grew wonderful, easy to use. Did not produce many potaotes and most opf them were a little larger than a pea.

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I used 4 of these to grow fingerling potatoes, and while the bins and potatoes looked good, the harvest was only so-so. I planted a pound and got 2 back, compared to the garden potatoes, which had a 5 fold increase. But I plan to use the pots to grow tomatoes, cukes and squash in the greenhouse this winter-despite the low potato yield which could very well reflect the heat in SC, the plants themselves were very healthy and daily watering wasn't an issue like it would be in normal pots.

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We are in the later stages of the growing season and I just planted my bags (as a trial) and do not expect a harvest, but they are easy to use and light weight enough to move from one location to another. I will definately enjoy them next Spring.

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I tried something different I followed the directions that came with the container. The potato plants are up and starting to flower so I guess you could say I am 75% there.

If this is how easy it is to grow potatoes in a container I am sold on the product.

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i like the size, as once it is filled i can still move it. not too heavy
love your website, you have great well thought out products.

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Allows flexibility in growing potatoes

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portable if put on, or "in" a tub used for mixing cement(that can be pushed, or pulled to
different locations(under tree, on patio, in garage in winter---under plant light)

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I think I coud have waited a litle longer to harvest. I was so excited to see what was in the bin, as soon a the foliage started to dry up, I waited about a week then dumped out the potatoes. I planted the organic seed potatoes and was so surprised! I got about 15 lb of multi colored spuds. Next year, more bins and more fun.

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I'm a first time potato grower, I decided to grow some in these bins and some in raised beds. Both have done very well we have been harvesting new potatoes for about 2 weeks now. I would suggest when planting to fold sides down half way as they tend to fold over, once you start hilling this becomes less of a problem and you can put the sides back up. So far it has held up well I intend to reuse it next year

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I use the grow bags for potatoes, squash and melons where I would not be able to dig, or grow. Great!

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I quickly needed a little more space for potato plants , but didn't want to till up a new spot for them. The above-ground mesh bags were easy to fill and plant with the potato sets and the plants are healthy and green. I haven't harvested the plants yet, but anticipate that it will will easy to dump out the soil and find the potatos.

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There's only the two of us so this gives the perfect sized potato patch.

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Easy to use and happy with being able to grow items wherever I want.

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we are using the bag to grow the seed potatoes we also ordered from gardeners supply. so far they are growing well. we're hoping for a good harvest. ive never been dissappointed with any of the products from gardeners supply.

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We're new to potato growing, and didn't realize what a chore it can be to track down all the potatoes under the soil. Our next crop will be a whiz to harvest!

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Great way to grow potatoes--keeps them confined, and easy to harvest.

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It performed like a mini portable raised bed.

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This is a great idea for growing potatoes. They take up little space and easy to care for. I have'nt had a harvest yet but the plants look very healthy. It would be nice to have some type of frame to keep the sides up. I did have to put chicken wire over the tops in the beginning because of pesky squirles and I did stick some bamboo poles on the sides to keep the material up until all the mounding was complete. I'm looking forward to the fall harvest!!!

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growing potatoes in grow bags. The plants are large and healthy. I can't wait to see how many potatoes are in the bag.

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I've used these for bushes that had to be moved temporarily and they were great. They're big enough to hold a good root ball for smaller bushes, and did well as growing containers for several months.

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I have potatoes growing now in the containers on the driveway. The containers work great.

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Really easy to plant. I have it next to my vegetable bed and it is growing my potatoes very well. An addition that I plan to use in the coming years and will order another one to add growing space for next year!

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I used it in my small behind the garage vegetable garden. Doesn't take up much space but looks like I'll get a good crop of potatoes.

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Pots are easy to fill and plant.
Potatoes have gone crazy.
Stays moist in my dry climate.

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after trying two of these out last year with much success, i purchased two more this year. i hope we get a decent crop of potatoes! the only downside is that the neighbors ask what they are, and then tell me they want some potatoes!

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Great for taters and other plants I am sure

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great idea- easily packs away. However, I have used it for two growing seasons now my potatos have grow right out of the bin.

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A very useful container for potatos

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I tried these potato bins this year as a way to avoid digging a trench to plant my potatoes. I was attracted by the high yields in the advertising and the ease of harvest - no digging - just dump out the basket. It is too early to tell about the yield. However, the pots keep drying out, stressing my plants. I have to water them every two days (temps low 90's). When it gets really hot (100's) I will need to water daily.

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I had read all of the reviews on this product before buying. I must say, with all the good reviews I was even more impressed when I received them and started working with them. I am using them for growing potatoes. They drain well but hold enough moisture to keep things more damp than a clay pot. I have recommended them to all of my fellow gardeners. I love the fact that when the season is done, I can fold them up and save them for next year. My potatoes are going gangbusters so far. We'll see how they work out over the entire season, but I am very hopeful.

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Wife and I bought 4 of these and are growing Sweet potatos in 2 and New (Red) potatos in the other 2. I can honestly say tha t I'm suprised how well they're doing. I would say they're doing twice as well as the plants we put in the ground last year. Being able to move them around to chase sunlight helps as we don't have the best yard for a garden, but we try. I would recommend anyone give these a shot if they're thinking about them. Easy to use and a good value.

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Easy to use. No need to dig. Bought a second one after the potatoes grew so quickly with the first one.

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Last year I grew potatoes in mounds in my vegetable garden. The growth doesn't compare to this year's growth in the potato bins -- the plants are huge! I'm looking forward to a great harvest later this year, if the top growth is anything to go by.

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The bag is a little flimsy when you get started. I
think it will work great & make growing potatoes easier.

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Trying out the potato bin to harvest my first crop of potatoes.

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This is my first attempt at growing potatoes, and thought this potato bin (really a bag), would be perfect. We've had alot of rain this Spring, and the potato plants love it. The bag drains very well with no mess on my patio. The potato plants are so tall and full already, that I hope to get alot of potatoes from them.

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Love the large capacity of this planter. I have two -- one for potatoes and the second for basil, and both appear to be thriving, though I've not harvested any potatoes yet. My only concern is that I like to have on my deck so the rabbits and deer can't get at the greens, but I'm afraid I'll rot the wood of the deck with the drainage so have to move it every couple of days.

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At first I thought it was an ugly black bag, but it's very durable, compact for storage and I am loving watching the potatoes grow!!

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Wonderful way to keep gardening alive for the disabled gardener. Easy to use. Also, works great for people living in apartments, like my son, who loves to garden.

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I bought a half dozen of these and planted potatoes and carrots in them. Though they need to be watered on a daily basis (this is the down side of the 'drains easily' equation) they are a convenient way to raise root crops in an area like mine where the soil is shallow and rocky.

When set in amongst other taller plants, not only do they blend in nicely (the black disappears), but shade on the planters seems to reduce water loss.

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What a space saver! I was able to grow potato plants in a small area against my garage, that normally is empty, Instead of taking up large amounts of garden space. The plants shot up as soon as the sun shone.

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Our potatoes seem to like the Bin they're in and are growing quite well. Can't wait to see how much potatoes are actually in there.

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I am just trying this product for the first time this year. I am excited for the results.

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Just getting started. Have a new house that was a field. Tips and gardening magazine was very helpful. Potato bag was easy to use.

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This product makes potato gardening so easy! The planting instructions that came with this product are great for maximizing the growth of the plants. Drains well and looks great on my deck!

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Small area for gardening, using raised beds, wanted to try potatoes, the bags allowed better use of space and more room for other stuff in my raised beds! Potatoes are growing great, can't wait for the harvest.

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This is the first year for using the bin and for planting potatoes. I couldn't beleive how fast the organic seed potatoes sprouted and how great the bin has worked so far. The sides tend to be a bit flimsy, but as the potatoe plants grow and you fill in with more potting soil and peat moss, the bin sides "sturdy up" and stay straight. My husband was skeptical when I first put it in the garden, but now sees the success of it. Will purchase a few more and try growing other vegetables in them!

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Storable and movable. That is good.

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A quick and efficient way to grow potatoes. Easy to use; economical to water; compact and easy to move.

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I was surprised on how easy it was to grow potatoes in the bin. I brag to my friends and advise them to purchase the potato bins.

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I bought 2 of these for potatoes and they are exactly what the picture and description said it'd be. Hopefully I do get a 13 pound harvest! While other reviews said that these are nothing but a bag - I guess they are. But they are durable, reusable, and they drain well.

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My vegetable garden is having a slow start this year due to the rains and limited sun from cloudy days...the exception is the potatoes I'm growing in the potato bins. They are the star of the garden. I've already added soil twice and the plants are over the tops of the bins after less than 6 weeks from planting. I've tried adding soil to potatoes grown in raised beds and you can only go so far. The bins allow you to do this easily. I'll never grow potatoes in ground again.

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Too early in season to tell how well this works, but so far I am very pleased with the bags and I think I will have good success with the crop.

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This is a great idea for homeowners with limited planting space or if you want to grow potatoes on a deck. Mesh design means easy to clean & store for the winter season.

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This is my second year using the Potato Bins. I bought 10 last year and 15 this year. I'm extending their use to other garden plants that we've had difficulty growing in our "walnut tree" soil. I can't wait to dig through the bins and harvest all of our potatos. Thanks for stocking this product.

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First time user but so far potatoes are growing great.

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useful product for people who want to grow vegetables with little space or hard ground

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I am using this bin for extra potatoe plants. So far, it has been great. It is easy to set up and fill and can be placed anywhere in the garden. I am looking forward to easily harvesting potatoes, especially for my grandchildren who love to dig down and pluck out potatoes for dinner.

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I put my new potato bins on the edge of my regular garden. I've grown potatoes before but because of increasing all my other crops I lacked space. I got these bins a bit late for this area, but got Yukon Gold seed potatoes and put compost in the bottom. As the potatoes are growing I mix compost with potting soil. They are about at the top now, and I'm pretty excited to see what I get. Thanks.

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I just started using the Potato bin and I love it. It is light weight, can go anywhere, will hold 4-5 potato plants, it seems terrific, I will let you know more once the potatoes are grown.

My only concern is, based on the instructions, you start with only 1/3 full of dirt and for my location, that makes it hard to get the sun because of the high sides blocking the sunlight. What I should have done is roll them down to better let the light onto the new potatoes. I would suggest including that in the instructions. Otherwise, I am loving it!!

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The potato bin is a versatile product that is giving me the opportunity to grow something new and different in my urban garden....I can't wait to harvest my potatos this fall!

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I am a new veg.gardener, I have always been a city girl and never new how to grow anything, my husband always wanted me to try growing potatoes but I had no clue, so when I say the potato bins in your catalog I thought I would give it a try, so far so good, they are growing great in there, it is to early to get my first harvast but I am sure it will do great it has been growing good.

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So far, so good. I wanted to try these bins since last year I lost so many potaotes trying to dig them up. Unfortunately, I would put the shovel into the potato and split it. I planted 2 of these bins this year and can't wait to see if they are as easy as I think they will be when its time to harvest. But the plants are growing well and even though we have had lots of rain, no mold is growing on the pots.

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I used these containers to try growing potatoes for the first time. I found them to be easy to use and had great directions and great information on the company web site specific to growing potatoes. My potatoes have taken off in these pots and are growing quickly. I am excited to see how many I harvest this fall.

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First time potato grower - followed the EZ instructions about 6 weeks ago and the plants are already 2+ feet tall and starting to flower. Plan on getting more bins next year to expand my small garden - will try growing eggplant, beets, tomatoes next. Great product.

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This is the second year I have purchase three bags giving me a total of six in use this year. This is my third year growing potatoes. Year one was in a raised garden, year two was split between three bags and a raised garden and now year three all in six bags, I am still experimenting with soil mixtures. I would like to know what you used to get the yieds that are advertised with the potato bags in your catelogs. I also would like you to carry a fertilizer recommended for potatoes.

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First time to grow in these pots. I may have planted one pot with too many potato seeds, second one maybe with not enough
Time will tell...

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The bins are very easy to set up and plant. My seed potatoes have sprouted and I am building the level of soil frequently. I am anxious to see the harvest to see if I have done things correctly.

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Filled it with planting mix and then planted carrot seeds. We got perfect carrots since they did not have to compete with the many rocks in our soil and they were SO easy to harvest.

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I just planted my potatoes in and they are sprouting nicely.

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I have planted potato in the bin. I do not know yet how well it will work.

The bag (bin) in shorter than I anticipated

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I have recently purchased a number of prodcuts from you. The quality of the products are excellent[...] I've enjoyed putting everything together, planting, and now seeing the fruits of my efforts along with the help of your products. THANK YOU!!! I especially love the grow bed which fits perfectly in my very small landscape ... it's A perfect fit. The potato bins are an excellent idea. I have potatoes in 2 and flower aray in 2 others on deck and patio.[...] I will be purchaing from you again and I've shared your products catalog and website address with family and friends.

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I love this product. This is my first year using it. The plants are doing great! I can't wait for the potatoes.

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Still early but my 5 potatoes are sprouting and doing really well - looking forward to a great harvest.

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I planted my potatoes in it this year. The plants are the largest and prettiest ones in my garden. I hope come fall I will have nice potatoes under those beautiful plants.

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The plants are very happy. I can't wait to see the harvest.

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by using these bins I don't have to crowd my vegetable beds and I can place them where ever I want to: in the sun or shade. I plan to grow other vegetables in them next season, like cucumbers and zucchini (in the sun) and salad and spinach in light shade. They are VERY convenient and storage is minimal.
Thank you, I love them.
Ursula Ermert-Jones

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I've never grown potatoes before. The potato bag looked easy and has good drainage, important for potatoes. It fit into a small space. My little potato plants are growing nicely. No potatoes to eat yet, but I expect they will mature nicely.

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It's early in the season but when you first plant the potatoes the sides can fold in but I'm expecting as the potatoes grow and I add dirt they will stay straight-

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So far it's easy, quick and clean. Space saving in your garden and looks like it will be quick clean up.

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I do all my gardening in "tubs", plastic tubs because I can't bend down to do the things needed. I am 71 and have had 16 surgeries in the past 10 years--mostly on my back. The potato bin is wonderful because it is lightweight and I can use it without having someone help me.

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I used it mostly for growing potatoes. The only problem with it was that I needed someone help when it came to filling it up with soil. I needed
someone to hold it opened while I put the soil in
it. Otherwise I like that it can fit in a small
space.

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Bought these to grow veggies in areas where a huge tree stump and roots prevent digging in the ground. So far, these are amazing. Seeds germinated quickly and crops of squash and bush beans are growing well. Seems to hold moisture well even in the heat of Texas. Finally, the advert that they can be moved is true - switched location, watered them back down and they moved without any shock at all. Will be interesting to see how they weather in fall and our light winters and how the fabric/stitching holds up over time. Great for the small veggie gardener!

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the potato bins are great. we are using them to grow 12 kinds of potatos and i'm amazed and excited about the growth i'm seeing. my husband is so impressed he wants to get more for next yr so we can grow all our vegetables in them!

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I like the bins but I worry if they are large enough to hold the potatoes that are growing in the soil. The plants are growing nicely and I'm hoping to have less worms because the bins are more contained.

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I grow sweet potatoes in them. They were easy to get set up and plant, easy to water without overwatering,and hopefully will produce a good harvest.

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The potato bags' pliable shape and durability are its best features, allowing them to be placed on uneven, untilled ground in our terraced garden. These bags work better than other containers, allowing more connection with the earth. They resemble burlap but are resistant to rotting. Our potato plants are young, strong and above the ground to make harvesting easier and more predictable.

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Okay, love the bins. Not sure what is actually going on inside but the potatoes are growing well and are a nice green and leafy. I'm waiting until it blooms because evidently that is when I harvest. The directions for the potatoes weren't great (like the asparagus). I needed to do a lot of on-line searching to supplement but I guess it worked. Let's hope the harvest is good!

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This is my first time using the potato bins and we were able to place them a small location and still plan to yield about 20-25 lbs of potatos with ease. There was no work to setting them up and will be able to reuse them next year. We actually plan to try for a second harvest this fall, once the leaves die back on crop in now. I do not see a down fall with this product.

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Very easy to movefor maximum sunlight.

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This is my first attempt at growing potatoes. This has been a cool spring, but I've finally seen some green in the bins. It's still a little early to tell, but I'm confident I will be harvesting potatoes later this season. I especially like the garden space-saving quality of the bag design.

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I am so excited to grow potatoes above ground! this is awesome!

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I have two different locations. One in a solar greenhouse at school and one outside. The extra heat and care in the greenhouse produced faster.
It could use handles to move it about with.

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Pretty simple to use.Open it, fill with dirt, and plant potatos. Potatos are growing well.

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First time user; we wanted to grow lots of potatoes in a small space using the "fill 'er up" method", & so far these bagas are perfect. Our potatoes are up and we've started filling in around the stems with dirt... No fuss, no mess, they've withstood some Baaaaad weather and still look new, and drain well...

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I used the bag to plant potatoes in. It's too soon to tell but so far it's doing its job of providing a home for potatoes. My concern so far is the same as other reviewers - the sides fall in when the bags are first planted. My solution is to place 3 bages together in a group and use a clothespin to clip the middle walls together. This keeps the sides up until you can fill the bags with more dirt. The plus side of having walls that fall in is that I can fold the walls down myself to protect young plants against frost or a cold night. They are heavy to move so plan ahead and place them where they will stay over the season.

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I purchased some "Elba" seed potatoes with my Grow Bin. Filled the Grow Bin from soil in my raised bed vegetable garden. Planted 5 pieces of seed potato in the Grow Bin and the remaining 7 pieces in my raised bed garden. The Grow Bin is growing much more rapidly than the others. (apparently the shallow soil depth keeps them warmer and growing faster). Foliage is healthy and robust! The Grow Bin is super easy to move, when either more sun or shade is needed. Outer fabric of bag shows depth of moisture, making the decision of when to add water very simple. Instructions very easy to follow. I really, really like this product a lot!!

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Our soil is mostly sand, so it compacts too tight for growing potatoes. My plants are already up and look really healthy. I plan on trying carrots in one of the bags since I ordered 8 and planted potatoes in six of them. I also bought my seed potatoes from Gardener's. Thanks for a great solution!

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I purchased the potato bag for the first time last year and was pleased with my potato yield. Only drawback is the bag needs some type of handles.

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It is very portable, seems to have a great capacity to grow the potatoes. The color is good too, it seems to disappear to the backround.

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We bought four of these for potatoes this spring. Last year we had 2 pots and one green recycle bin. These are cost-effective, and being able to roll the sides down means that the soil (and shoots) got a lot more sun in their early days than those of the potatoes in the taller pots. The potatoes are doing unbelievably well, and it seems like they're holding just the right amount of moisture.

On the flip side, I don't think I could move them now that they're half full - I feel like the fabric might tear. Luckily, I'm happy with where they are. I did move them once after filling them with about 6 inches of soil/compost and putting in the seed potatoes, and other than being heavy, it wasn't any harder than wrangling the big plastic pot. They didn't look all that hot when I first filled them, but now you can't even SEE the bins, the potatoes are so luxuriant. The potatoes in the pot are doing just as well, though.

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Love this concept, and it appears to be working well so far!

I've seen other potato containers that are taller, so wondering if we could have gotten a bigger yeild if we went another route. This is my first season growing potatoes though, so we are excited about the process.

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My potatoes look just like the catalog photo. I can't wait until harvest.

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Though this bin is not exactly attractive- it really does the job. Its flexible so you can roll the edges down while your potatoes are just getting started and keep rolling the sides up as you add more soil. It allows you to keep the green tops in the sun instead of sitting at the bottom of a dark pot.

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I planted fingerling potatoes in this "bin". These hold lots of soil and I'm looking forward to a big crop!

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To solve the floppy sides while filling issue, I place an upside down large tomato cage in the bottom. Once there is enough soil, I remove the cage and place 4 bamboo stakes around the sides to hold it open during the filling process.

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Now I can grow potatoes without taking up space in my vegetable garden. These retain moisture but also allow for air transfer so no mold or rot.
But be advised once you fill them they are heavy.
So fill them where you plan on placing them.
Great product, can't wait for harvest time...

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I am very pleased at how easy it is to grow potatoes on a patio. I put the bin on a wheeled platform which allows me to move the bin around if necessary.

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I didn't realize that, in order for the bag to stand up properly, one has to fold the top edge down. I realized this when I looked at the picture again.

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I planted my first crop of potatoes in the ground and because of the wet weather we've had, they all rotted. I saw this in your catelog and decided to try it. So far, so good.

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I got two of these, and put them next to our veggie garden. They have a great capacity, yet are nicely unobtrusive in our small yard. The material is great for draining. They fold completely flat when empty so winter storage will be simple. I'm looking forward to harvesting our own potatoes this year!

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Great for melons also.....let the vines trail over top..

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Just starting to pop through the ground. Have great anticipation.

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We wanted a more "finished" look. So we put the bin in a half wine barrel. It looks great and the potatoes are growing quickly.

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So far the potatoes, sweet and regular, are growing nicely. Anxious for the end of the season to see what/how much it produces. Thanks for the product!!

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We bought these to try growing potatoes and I think these are fantastic. We followed the simple directions and everything is growing so well. We will be adding a few more next year.

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I am using the bin to grow fingerling potatoes for the first time. It's easy to plant, almost weed-free and conserves water.

The only negative factor is that the bin is very flexible and does not retain a round shape (collapses a bit at the sides) but that's not serious. It does restrict growing space a bit, however.

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These bags seem to be holding up, but it was initially a pain to fill them...they kept folding in on themselves. We'll see how they work but so far so good...

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Much more attractive than the trash cans I was previously growing potatoes in. The compact size is perfect for my small yard.

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takes up a small amount of space

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Because my garden has heavy soil, potatoes and root veggies have mixed results. This is a good size, inexpensive, easy to move, and gives great results. Because it also drains well, I plan to use it for root vegetables (radishes, carrots, etc.) to get a head start on spring next year.

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i am pleasently pleased with them, and i have a lovely crop of new potatoes growing well

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Still new into the season, but these are a great idea for my area. No need to work the hard clay soil, just plant the potatoes in loose soil, continue to fill, and watch the plants grow. Plants are doing well thusfar, but won't know the yield for months. I would never have tried potatoes without this.

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i use it for potato now next year i'll get some more for flowers-they really are pretty cool

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So far so good. The only problem I have had with the potatoe bin was finding seed potatoes to grow inside... My city yard is very small and I only have enough room for 2 of these bins. The smallest quantity of seeds potatoes I could find were 5 pound packages. Not sure I would have tried this if I had known I would not be able to buy just 4-5 seed potatoes. But it's fun to watch the plants peaking out of the soil and I am looking forward to the growing and harvesting experience. If the potatoes don't work this summer I might try my tomato plants in them next year.

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This product is so easy to use and it is very neat in appearance. Granted it's only June and I haven't reaped the harvest yet but will keep you all posted.

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I am using these for potatoes and broccoli- they take up too much space otherwise and the animals get in them. I can easily lift these up on a potting bench or leave on a balcony and they have weathered rainstorms nicely. Hoping they will hold up for more years use -- they seem durable enough! I was able to put 6 seed potatoes in each one...

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We use this product for our potatoes. We planted sweet potatoes, Yukon Golds and Red potatoes in these bins and have had great success so far with the starts growing really well. The bins hold up to the rain in our Pacific NW climate and am looking forward to using them again next year after we harvest this years crops.

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Planted some potatoes in the ground and the rest in the bags. The ones in the bags are growing four times as fast.

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planting was a cinch. the sides are flimsy but will firm up as the plants grow and I fill them with more soil.

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These are really a clever idea, and all my potatoes sprouted and are growing like crazy. Very convenient.

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I purchased two potato bins this spring. The bag are super sturdy & fit a good amt. of seedlings.
These bags will be with me for a few years of solid use.

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Edges fold in until container filled. Rolling back the edges helps keep it open. First season...holding up well, full of plants and dirt and maintaining shape.

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I have limited gardening space, so these bins actually let me do "container gardening" at it's best! Purchased several and placed in areas around my backyard.

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I wanted to be able to grow some potatoes on the patio. These are not so attractive, but very functional. The potatoes are still just getting started, but I think this will be a good solution.

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Have not harvested yet, but they seem to be holding up well.

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This is the first year using the potato bin, but I am already planning for the many plants that I will be putting in them next year. These bins save space, offer planting alternatives to all types of gardeners, whether you have limited space for a garden or plant a large garden. I can use it in my flowers beds as well. Gardener's Supply has not let its consumer down on this product!!

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Works great. Space saver in tight quarters. Easy to use and easy directions. Already recommended to others and they have purchased already. Great product. I have never had a bad experience with you.

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The Potato Bin's I purchased are fantastic! I can't believe how fast my potatoes have grown.
The instructions are very easy to follow.
I also love the fact that you can grow anything you want. I bought 4 bins. I have potatoes in 3 bins and the other I have zucchini.
I highly recommend this product.

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I have been using these for about 6 weeks. Very easy to fill with soil. Sides,though soft, stay upright while filling. Plants seem very happy. Have 1 planted with potatoes. The other is planted with apple tree and strawberries. Only complaint is Gardener's Supply price is higher than[...]

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Convenient to use and the instructions were very helpful.

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This is great for growing pottoes and all kinds of vegetables. I will continue to buy this product again and again.

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Almost any veggie has worked in this.

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For potatoes, you can plant in 5-6" of soil and fold the bin sides down to allow sun exposure. As the plants grow, they can be hilled right in the bin and the sides can be raised as needed.

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The potato bags are just as they are described on the website...and the ease of use is just what I need! I am a beginning gardener, starting with raised beds and potato bags. I just got these planted and within a couple of days, the plants were emerging. Can't wait to see what kind of yield I get!

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This is my first time using this product or having a garden period. So far so good. To soon for any real Pros or Cons. I planted potato seeds and they have started to grow nicely. I placed my Potato Bins on a pallet (for better drainage and to make it easier for me to get to).

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So far so good. Have been using this for about 2 weeks now.

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My potato plants are thriving! I love the planters.

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I bought 2 of these for my kids to give a try at gardening. This is an easy product to use & the potato plants are growing wonderfully in them! Great buy.

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So far, so good. I am just getting my potatoes started and they are growing well. I had to add netting over the top to deter squirrels from digging. Otherwise, very easy to set up.

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We already owned three bins...and just bought four more. This is a great way to grow potatoes in stubborn areas of the garden. We just tuck a few into areas that don't grow anything well, and wind up with pounds of potatoes.

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I started my potatoes a few weeks ago and they look great. The directions that came with the potato bin are very straight forward. I started carrots from seed in my other potato bin. I have never used a flexible planter before - I am an avid gardener and have raised garden beds. I thought I would try a flexible planter and am very pleased with it so far. This would be a great product for a patio gardener or someone with limited space. It is very sturdy, yet flexible; it is easy to keep watered and was very easy to set up.
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I haven't done much with it yet because it is just time for most of the planting. Plan to do this week unless it rains all week. I'm between a beginner and an avid gardener. Just like to grow vegetables to help teach grandchildren where their food comes from and the satisfaction of being able to produce some of their own.

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I tried to grow potatoes in Southern CA but never had any luck. So far the potato plants are doing great and I expect a good crop this year.

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We live in a mobile home park with a small yard. This great product enables us to grow potatoes in a very small area. I also like the item because I can fold it up and pack it away for the next season. Thank you again.

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First year of using this product so I cannot comment on the harvest but our potatoes are growing nicely. They will be very convenient for unearthing the crop and seem to provide appropriate drainage as the bags are porous and breathable.

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Got two of these, trying one with potatoes and the other with tomatoes. So far no complaints, both pots are doing well.

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My two friends both think they have the better way to grow their potatoes, we are having a race to harvest. My potatoes are all ready twice the size of theirs put together!

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we tried the potato bag last year, were so pleasantly surprised by it's ease of set up, care and productivity we not only ordered another for this year, but also for another avid gardener.

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This product is so easy to use anyone could do it. Using it for flowering potatoes and so far it looks great and they are growing like crazy. It is heavy when filled so you want to put it where it will stay when you fill it.

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Much easier than the usual method of digging to plant potatoes. Also, can plant in the same area each year by changing the soil in the container.

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I have planted the potatoes as instructed and everything is going great.I will report again when the plants are done growing and the harvest is finished.

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Potatoes plant are growing very well. First use and I can not find a similar product locally.

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THIS IS MY FIRST TIME USING THE POTATO BIN AND I CAN SAY THAT I'M VERY HAPPY. I PURCHASED 2 BINS, ONE FOR SWEET POTATOES AND THE OTHER FOR WHITE POTATOES AND BOTH ARE DOING VERY WELL. I'VE BEEN DOING JUST WHAT THE INSTRUCTIONS SAY. I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL ITS TIME TO HARVEST. THAT'S THE TRUE TEST OF THE PRODUCT, IF I HAVE A PLENTIFUL AND WONDERFUL HARVEST. I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED

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who ever thought up this design is a genius. would buy this product again. It requires hardly any effort at all and very little space to produce a large amount of potatoes. will buy from this company again that is for sure.

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This was an exceptionally easy way to plant my potatoes. The instructions were well written and illustrated making them easy to understand. I am anxiously anticipating the fall crop!

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I use it for my potatoes, but until you add more dirt after the first sprouting, the sides won't stand up well.

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My firat time to grow potato. The bin is great and I still need to see how the potato will be. I believe it will be good. Recommended by one of the staff.

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Planted seed potatos last week. I like the large capacity. Soils stays moist but bag has good drainage. I have grown potatos in mounds in the ground and in hollowed-out hay bales but I think these bins will be my method of choice in the future.

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What a great way to start our school garden!

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I liked that the two bins were light weight but had good soil and plant capacity. This is my first year growing potatoes but if I'm successful I'll buy more potato bins next year and grow tomatoes in them.

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It's a great idea for anyone who may not have the room to plant a row of spuds. It keeps them contained and can be put where you want it. I guess that you could also do radishes or carrots, anything that needs a looser soil, great for people short on space.
I wish that it were a little bit deeper,it would be more versatile that way and it's a bit flimsy, don't know if I'll get more than one season of use. But I really wanted sweet potato again and this gave me a great way to do it without loosing too much garden space.

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Just got them this year and i can probably give a better evaluation later in the season. The potatoes are just coming up now (5/21/09). I'm curious to see how much I have to water them. Get back with me if you want a better evaluation.

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I can grow pounds of various potatoes in an inexpensive and space saving manner. Being limited on space it is invaluable to produce vegetables that my family can eat and that can be canned for future use.

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I am growing tomatoes and peppers in these bins and cannot believe how beautifully they are doing . I'm so happy ! I can actually grow vegetables now .

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It is a little early to give this product a rating. It forms well when dirt is added and holds it's shape. I haven't had the product long enough to know if there are in drawbacks. So far I am pleased with the design and usage.

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I have 2 potato bins in the backyard. Since I was instructed to only fill the bins 1/3 full with soil until I see some potato leaves growing, the sun is not getting to all of the soil. I am sure that when I put more soil in the bins (once the potato leaves start growing taller) I will not have this issue. I am very very pleased with my purchase. Great price too!

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I'm just at the beginning of this. We're trying to grow potatoes on our back deck, where we have grown tomatoes and beans in the past. Our goal, especially once we get a rain barrel established on the deck, is to have our own little urban garden. We live deep in the City, so I feel like we're making a difference in air quality and reducing transportation costs for veggies.
We've been very pleased so far, but will know in a couple of months how well it work. However, these bags were HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to us by other gardeners. None of them used the bags on decks, however.

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I really thought it would be difficult to grow potatoes. Uh, not so much. It's SUPER SUPER easy! This barrel is fantastic, too. I have it out on my deck so that it can get some sun. The potatoes went CRAZY. They love it in the barrel. You have to try this.

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This product is simple to use and has my potato plants off to a good start! I have limited gardening bed space, so these containers were a great solution to try potatoes. It's too soon in the season to know what the final outcome will be, but I am very happy with these simple containers!

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I bought these bins for a first-time potato attempt, but have considered trying beets, too. My regular soil is horrible for roots veggies. It's still the beginning of the season, so I can't comment on final outcome, but the bins came nicely folded (so I anticipate easy storage at season's end) and seem sturdy--no fears of immediate tearing of either fabric or seams. Porous enough to manage water, easy to move around. I appreciated the instructions and tips that were included. I worry a bit about shading when the soil levels are low inside the bins, but I still have high hopes for this product!

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These planters work wonderfully, easy to use, easy to store but not so attractive.

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I like that I don't have to take up garden space to grow potato's and that I won't have to hill anymore!

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I bought the organic potatoes and " wow" are they growing. I followed the directions putting dirt on the new leaves. Can't wait to see the end result!

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I have been gardening for over 20 years and I am growing potatoes for the first time. I have planted potatoes in my garden plot and some in the potatoe bins. The potatoe bins are much easier to keep the potatoe plants covered as they are growing.

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Per the suggestions on the website, I purchased three of these bags to hold an average of four potato starts each. So far so good. They are a very good, inexpensive alternative to the plastic and terra cotta pots that I was using. They seem to drain much better than the above and so far have upheld well. We will see if I get my potatoes!

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I am using this to grow potatoes for the first time. So far I am very impressed. The bags are lightweight and easy to move around. I am looking forward to my first crop!

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Seems to be working well. I have potatoes growing, hoping to have a good harvest.

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Growing my first crop of potatoes and cannot wait for harvest.

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I have not grown potatoes before because of our very heavy clay soil, so this will be my first attempt. But it doesn't seem like it could be any easier than using the potato bins. My plants are already sprouting and growing like crazy - I can't wait to have potatoes in the fall. I wouldn't mind the bins even larger for an even bigger yield!!!

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I like the fact that I can change my potato bins around to fit in between my raised beds each year depending on my configuration or if I have added beds, etc. They store and clean very nicely.

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The Potato Bins are easy to use, and keep up. They are easy to water. Self-contained potato's are a blast to grow. This is my first time with these bins and I am very satisfied.

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Too early in the season to know how well potatoes will crop in these pots. Easy set up. The sides of the pot tend to fall inwards but folding back and forming a cuff seems to fix it. Tubers planted in the center grow much faster than than at the side which makes for difficulty when it comes time to earth up. The central plants then shade the sides and slow growth further. There is very little difference in temperature from side to center. I put this problem down to difference in light levels. Drainage is as least as good as a rigid side draining pot and growth is faster than in a similarly sized rigid pot.

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this bin holds everything in one place. adding soil is easy as it is growing.

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The potato bin is for more than just growing potatoes! I have three different types of plants (eggplant, zuchinni and cucumbers) and they are all thriving. The potato bins are easy to use and even move from one spot to another in the yard. I am planning to buy more potato bins...maybe this time I'll even plant potatoes!

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I will be using this product to growt potatoes and other vegetables in my garden

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They are great. Bought two for my Mom and now 4 other friends wanted to purchase them.
great job