Growing Potatoes in a box

[Sue Sullivan]

This article from the Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/style/ci_14839542?source=pop

includes advice on growing potatoes in containers. There are some good
tips I hadn't read before in it, such as coiling a soaker hose through
the layers to ensure even watering.
From the article:


"Five steps to success

To get the best yield from potato-box planting, Greg Lutovsky
recommends these five best practices:

Select late-season potatoes — those that mature in 90-plus days —
because they'll continue to set tubers through the season. Short-
season varieties won't work because they set only a limited number of
potatoes before the plants die.

Plant in multiple layers, adding a layer of potatoes, soil and side
panels, as the vines grow 12 inches above the soil. Don't cover more
than a third of the vine.

Coil a soaker hose through each layer (like a Slinky toy) so the roots
at the bottom of the box will get even moisture throughout the growing
season.

Plant in a loose soil, like mushroom compost mixed with potting soil.

Don't overfertilize. Because this is a root crop, use a 5-10-10
fertilizer, and avoid the Miracle Gro."