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[rngrbill]

where are the taters planted on the top or bottom? How does the tower work?

 

[rancher hicks]

I planted them in the bottom but not all the way to the ground as it's hard and not an easy dig.

The Kennebec were eight in the box so I planted 5 on the bottom and 3 over those with a layer of hay and soil between.

If you google Potato towers you'll get lots of ideas and information.

I do recall reading that some potato varieties are better for growing in towers.

 

[karl E lutz]

Good morning chicken wranglers,
I've been working on the taters a lot this year, mounds not towers ,they seem to be looking good. Well above the soil anyway . Last year was so wet that all the stuff just rotted and weeds took over right away. This year it is dry and watering is all that keeps it going. Go figure huh?
Well nice to talk to you guys .
God Bless

 

[sourland]

Hey, Karl, Rancher, Ranger - it's been a while. Hope that all of you and your families are doing well.

 

[rancher hicks]

We're currently in Alaska. Leave today. Been here three weeks. Nice place to visit. Views are gorgeous. Saw a Mother bear and her cubs yesterday. Got some pics. Will post when I can.

Daughter got engaged. Wife doing okay. Chickens I will see when I get home. The garden too. I planted before I left.

Weather here is nice but cool for an old guy. State economy about the same as everywhere else. Some things very expensive. Cost of housing in the news like everywhere else. Unemployment and the homeless too. They're starting news about the Pot farms,

TTFN

 

[sourland]

"Nothing keeps a body prisoner like old age" - I'm fighting it Rancher. Some days I win, and then the next day the 'body' punishes me.

 

[Tumbling K]

"Nothing keeps a body prisoner like old age" - I'm fighting it Rancher. Some days I win, and then the next day the 'body' punishes me.

sour, you are the youngest old guy I know.

 

[sourland]

Thanks, Berts, I try to surround myself with people, places and things that keep me 'truckin' on'.

Mom often said, "There's nothing wrong with getting old. Now, acting old - that's a sin." Kept her going mentally acute until 97.

 

[karl E lutz]

Good morning chicken wranglers,
Good to see all of we ol guys are still kicking,even if it is below the belt! Garden will look like work if you have not tended it for 3 weeks. Trapped inan old body is better than disembodied ! Nice looking potato set up , mine are tall already and weedy.I'll post some picks soon.
God Bless!

 

[karl E lutz]

Good morning chicken wranglers,
nice to see this is a busy place again!