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Mon, Mar 28, 11 at 5:45
| I've seen some woven plastic bags for sale to grow in, but i was wondering if anyone had used old livestock feed sacks (the woven mesh not the paper) I would be interested in finding out if i should leave the ground side open or sewn shut and pop holes in for drainage.
I would be growing potatoes so i would need to figure out what type of soil to use that won't dry out but won't cause rot ( i am assuming the bags will dry faster)
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- Posted by onafixedincome z8-9 CA (My Page) on Tue, Mar 29, 11 at 0:31
| As an 'expert' in feed sacks of this type, I wouldn't even try. They are designed to break down when exposed to sunlight and I don't see any way they could be used as decent planters. :( They leave a LOT of tiny plastic flakes when they break down, too. Good luck! |
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| I am growing potatoes in a dog feed bag to experiment. I have 5 different containers and it is the only one growing so far. Do a search on Potato Towers and you will see many extensive sites with trial and errors. |
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- Posted by Frannie-Frannie none (My Page) on Sat, Apr 2, 11 at 5:24
| My first trial of potatoes in bags, sacks etc ....the ones in a sack such as u mention have only sprouted this week ....so will keep you posted if u like. i've placed the sack in a cardboard box and yes - i did punch in some drainage holes. |
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