Balconies
Near a fence or wall for wind protection
Ensure the ground drains well and doesn’t collect standing water.
Step 2:Prepare the Crates
If your crates have large openings, line the inside with:
Landscape fabric
Burlap
Straw
This keeps the soil inside while still allowing air circulation and drainage.
Step 3:Add the First Layer of Soil
Place the first crate on the ground and fill it with 4–6 inches of soil.
Use a loose soil mixture such as:
50% compost
30% garden soil
20% peat moss or coco coir
Loose soil allows potatoes to expand easily underground.
Step 4:Plant the Seed Potatoes
Cut larger seed potatoes into chunks so that each piece has 1–2 eyes.
Place them:
3–4 pieces per crate
About 4 inches apart
Eyes facing upward
Cover them with another 3–4 inches of soil.
Step 5:Add the Next Crate
Stack the second crate on top and repeat the process:
Add soil
Plant seed potatoes
Cover with soil
