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Why I'm Not Growing Potatoes in Raised Beds

Grow Your Self

Release Date: 03/07/2025

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All right, I'm just going to say it: Potatoes do not belong in your raised beds. Raised beds are the perfect place to grow almost all of your vegetables… And that's true for pretty much everything EXCEPT these guys 🥔🥔🥔

 

My family and I have been growing potatoes for over 10 years, and we've tried just about every single method. I have a few favorites that I'll tell you about at the end of this video. First, I'll give you my 3 reasons why I don't grow potatoes in my raised beds. Enjoy!

 

Watch the workshop I made for you here: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/gardenary-planting-method-youtube

 

Learn more about which plants should NOT be grown in a raised bed here: https://www.gardenary.com/blog/which-plants-should-not-be-grown-in-a-raised-bed