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Post by Electronjockey on Feb 21, 2014 7:20:24 GMT -5
Has anyone tried growing potato's in a wood box? How did it turn out? Looks like a cool little project for the kids.
Thanks
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Post by nursesugar on Feb 27, 2014 13:56:18 GMT -5
I found a couple of boxes for sale here in town, trying to determine whether the price is okay or not. I'd ask Rob, but he'll just tell me that I'll end up making a big mess and to NOT buy them. They're 3'l*3'w*2'h the chick selling them wants $30. Too much? Great deal? I know NOTHING about the cost of lumber.
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Post by blood on Feb 27, 2014 23:50:37 GMT -5
I have never grown potatoes in a box. I usually plant seed potatoes 4 inches deep in a mixture of straw and dirt. As the plant grows I keep adding straw and dirt around the plant leaving the top 6 to 8 inches exposed. Potatoes are easy to grow!
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Post by Electronjockey on Feb 28, 2014 4:23:59 GMT -5
I found a couple of boxes for sale here in town, trying to determine whether the price is okay or not. I'd ask Rob, but he'll just tell me that I'll end up making a big mess and to NOT buy them. They're 3'l*3'w*2'h the chick selling them wants $30. Too much? Great deal? I know NOTHING about the cost of lumber. Not sure if I would buy any wood, but I think I have enough laying around to have a cool saturday project for the chillens. Will let ya'll know in a few months. |
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Post by jmfauver on Feb 28, 2014 7:38:35 GMT -5
Don't use pressure treated, jis sayin.
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Post by Electronjockey on Feb 28, 2014 9:00:25 GMT -5
Don't use pressure treated, jis sayin. LOL, I did think about that. |
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Post by blood on Feb 28, 2014 19:39:30 GMT -5
Nevermind...
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