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Self watering potato container garden DIY - modified sub-irrigated planter

I decided to grow potatoes this year in a self watering container! A sub-irrigated planter is ideal for balconies, patios, apartments, small spaces, outdoor gardens, and even indoor gardens (with a tray to catch reservoir overflow). They are well suited to moisture-loving plants like most vegetables, herbs, and flowering plants. I've never grown potatoes, and never thought of growing them in containers until recently. We will see how they do in the relatively moist soil of a sub-irrigated container. For potatoes, I planted into about 4" of soil and will add more pH adjusted potting mix as the plants grow - about 4" of mix each time the plants reach 6-7" tall - until I reach the top of the container. The opening clip is 1.5 months after planting (planted 3/31). This is the step-by-step build video with instructions. If you haven't already watched it, check out my 5 minute SIP instruction video through the link below. Original 5-minute instruction video:    • 5 minute DIY Self Watering Container Garde...   Followup with information on pH:    • The DIY Self Watering Container Garden - F...   Materials used: Plastic planter (no holes in the bottom) 4” perforated drainage pipe Plastic pipe for watering tube Plastic shopping bag/grocery sack String/twine Handful of small rocks Potting mix pH adjuster based on your plant's needs (I used Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier) Granulated slow release fertilizer (I used Espoma Organic Garden Tone Herb and Vegetable Food)