My brother tried in a large horse trough this spring and didn't produce but 5 potatoes. He thinks it was because of all the rain we got this spring. Potatoes don't like too much water. I saw that video before and I will be planting some this fall. I have been researching that technique a lot this spring. It makes a lot of sense to grow them this way. The best results I have read are lots of holes in barrel for air and good dirt at the bottom but hilling the plants with compost and wood chips as they grow. Keep the soil loosely compacted and evenly moist but not too wet. Also buy your slips from a garden center or order them. Using grocery store potatoes do not yield as many potatoes because they have been sprayed with preservatives. I have been having trouble finding food grade barrels and plan to use large plastic trash cans instead. I will use rabbit manure with wood chips for the growing medium. I will start a post when I begin the project on August 15th.
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