How can I grow potatoes/onions in a planter box or garden pot?

Question

I want to start growing potatoes and.or onions. I live in an apartment with patio space, but I will be using pots or long boxes to confine to crops.

Give me something short and sweet to get me started!!!

Answer 1

I don't think potatoes would have room to grow in a planter or they would have time to mature.  Onions might it they had time.  Cucumbers and tomatoes grow rather fast in planters.

Answer 2

actually you can definately grow potatoes in a barrel - check out these sites

http://grandmotherwren.com/?p=84

http://www.minifarmhomestead.com/gardeni...

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/...

http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-G...

http://urbangardencasual.com/2008/04/30/...

have fun and enjoy and do check out those purple spuds on the last site - very cool

Answer 3

try this link

http://gardening-tips-idea.com/GrowingPo...

hope this helps

Answer 4

I wish I could help but I think you need more space than that. Here we plant onions in early march.Perhaps someone will offer more advice and it will work for you.