Growing potatoes in raised beds
Growing your own potatoes is a great way to ensure fresh, organic produce for yourself and your family. Using raised beds to grow vegetables, especially potatoes, is becoming more and more common. Read more in this article about the benefits of growing potatoes in raised beds and why corten steel or galvanized steel raised beds can be the ideal solution for your garden.
Why grow potatoes in raised beds?
Potatoes thrive best in loose and well-drained soil. Raised beds allow you to control soil composition and drainage, which can lead to healthier plants and higher yields.
Raised beds are raised off the ground, which means you don't have to bend down as far and you don't put as much strain on your knees during care and harvesting. This makes it easier and more comfortable to care for your potatoes throughout the season.
By planting potatoes in raised beds, you can more easily limit weeds as they don't spread as easily as when growing directly on the ground.
Corten steel and galvanized steel raised beds can be customized in different sizes and shapes, allowing you to create raised beds that fit your garden perfectly.
Corten steel raised beds have a unique rusty patina that gives them a natural and beautiful look that blends well with most garden environments. Galvanized steel has a more modern and shiny finish that adds a stylish touch to your garden.
How to grow potatoes in raised beds
Growing potatoes in raised beds is an easy way to get fresh, home-grown potatoes. With raised beds in corten steel or galvanized steel, you can create a beautiful and durable solution for your garden that will give you years of enjoyment and profit. Visit our webshop to explore our range of raised beds and start your own potato garden today!
Preparing the soil
Fill your raised bed with a mixture of compost, garden soil and sand to create a loose and well-drained soil ideal for potato growth.
Planting
Place the pre-sprouted potatoes in the soil with their eyes facing upwards and cover them lightly with soil. Space them at a suitable distance to avoid the plants starting to fight for space.
Placement
For most potato varieties, it is recommended to plant the potatoes 30 cm apart in the row and 40 cm between rows. We therefore recommend our raised beds with a width of 80 cm, where you can have two rows of potatoes.
Watering and care
Keep the soil evenly moist, especially in the early stages of growth. Remove weeds regularly and add extra soil or compost if necessary.
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