I Grew Potatoes in 7 Different Soils…Here’s What Happened

If you’ve ever tried to figure out the best soil for growing potatoes, you know the internet is FULL of conflicting advice. As a beginner gardener, it can feel so overwhelming to know what actually works. So I decided to put it all to the test with a fun little experiment of my own! I planted the same type of potatoes in 7 different soils and amendments, tracked their progress over several weeks, and harvested each one to see what performed best. And y’all… the results were NOT what I expected. 😳 FREE E-GUIDE: https://www.cotyledonclay.com/beginne... **WHAT TO WATCH NEXT**    • What 6 Weeks Did to My Backyard Garden: Be...      • How to Start a Container Garden for Beginners   VIDEO TIMESTAMPS 0:00 The Problem - What’s the Best Soil for Growing Potatoes? 0:39 The Potato Growing Experiment: 1:25 The Control 1:58 The Variables/Amendments 4:57 The Containers 6:26: The Potato Variety 6:40 Potato Planting Day: The Setup 7:38 Potato Growth Update: Weeks 3,6,8,11 Observations 9:14 Harvesting the Potatoes 12:23 Potato Harvest Yield Results! 17:51 What I’ll Do Differently for Part 2 ------------------------------------------------------------ PRODUCTS I USE ------------------------------------------------------------- The below includes affiliate links in which I may earn a small commission, at no added cost to you. *VEGO METAL RAISED BED DISCOUNT CODE* Discount Code after May 2025: COTYLEDONCLAY10OFF Vego Elevated Raised Bed: https://glnk.io/vzw5/8si Vego Raised Beds: https://glnk.io/vzw5/5s7 Liquid Fertilizers https://amzn.to/4d8Fzvb https://amzn.to/3YjGYsx https://amzn.to/4istHF3 Bone Meal: https://amzn.to/4c9HC1u Blood Meal: https://amzn.to/41YGOI6 Worm Castings: https://amzn.to/42naErf **PEST CONTROL** Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT): https://amzn.to/3EyB28l Pyrethrin: https://amzn.to/3S6ZQax Spinosad: https://amzn.to/4cLBMUa OTHER SUPPLIES Garden Netting: https://amzn.to/4m0nHXf Black Shade Cloth: [://amzn.to/4jVF7Tb](https://amzn.to/4jVF7Tb) Burlap: https://amzn.to/4jDaP7C Oversized Ladle: https://amzn.to/4kfxjLV Shop my crystal shop: https://www.4giftmenots.com/ Business Inquiries: [email protected]