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How to grow potatoes without a garden
Image: Maris Piper potatoes from Suttons (© Branded Garden Products)
Potatoes might not be the obvious choice for a small space veg garden, but they’re a surprisingly good candidate for container growing. A sunny patio, balcony or courtyard is all you need for a few bags or pots. What’s more, potatoes are one of the easiest crops to grow, rewarding you with lots of delicious food for very little effort…
Step-by-step guide to using Suttons patio potato kit
- Start chitting: Pop your seed potatoes into an empty egg carton on a bright windowsill. As soon as they’re exposed to light they’ll start to sprout.
- Prep your bags: The durable grow bags in our kit are specifically designed for potatoes. Set them up in a light position where the plants’ foliage will get plenty of sun.
- Add the compost: Fill each 8 litre grow bag almost to the top with incrediPeatFree compost or multi-purpose variety.
- Drop in a chitted potato: Plunge a single sprouted seed potato into each bag, at a depth of 12cm, with the strongest ‘eyes’ facing up.
- Water: Keep the compost moist but not saturated. Inconsistent watering affects the quality of your harvest, so check regularly.
- Harvest: Your potatoes are ready to harvest when the plants have finished flowering, the foliage has died down, and the leaves have turned yellow. ‘Maris Piper’ potatoes are versatile all-rounders that make particularly good chips!
Want to learn more? Read our helpful article on how to grow potatoes, and see our potato selector guide to find the best variety for your needs. Check out our full range of seed potatoes to place your order.
Last Updated on September 1, 2025 by Suttons Horticultural Team
