It's really easy to grow potatoes in bags or containers, and you don't need a big garden or lots of tools to do it. Follow these simple instructions with your children or pupils. You'll soon have a bag or container brimming with tasty spuds! There's a downloadable guide at the bottom of the page you can print out with loads more information on growing your own potatoes.
There's plenty more information in the downloadable guide. Print it out for more detailed instructions and even more handy potato facts!
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