Growing Potato

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02 Oct 16 Bryan Urquhart (Australia - temperate climate)
Told cannot grow Potatoes in Tyres how about growing in 55litre plastic garbage bins with bottoms cut out and Air holes in the sides, do not have a large area to use. Need help before time runs out, Live in Temperate Zone. PLEASE THANK YOU QUICK .
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04 Oct 16 Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
They will grow fine in bins. You don't need holes in the side. You could just make some drainage holes in the bottom instead of cutting the base right out.
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