Growing and harvesting homegrown potatoes has never been easier with this wooden potato planter with a door. Because potatoes grow out of their stem, these plants can be grown almost anywhere the stem is not exposed. This means you can plant and grow potatoes even in a wooden box, garbage can, plastic bin or burlap sack. But of course, if you intend to grow potatoes in containers, you might as well make sure that they look fantastic. More importantly, you should opt for a planter that allows you to harvest your spuds with less effort and without all the mess.
This DIY wooden potato planter certainly fits the bill. Its wooden structural design will surely complement your garden, adding a touch of natural flair to your home. But its best feature is the little door on the side where you can easily access and harvest your freshly grown spuds. No more digging through the dirt or pulling the plant up just to remove the potatoes. Once they’re fully grown, simply open the door on the side and pick them out from the soil.
You can buy this DIY wooden potato planter design plan from Etsy for $6. It provides you with the info you need to build this potato planter. The plan is easy, it’s perfect for beginners and you can install as many doors as you want. You can build a door on all of the 4 sides of the planter.
The planter box is 28 inches tall x 24 inches long x 24 inches wide. The plan includes step-by-step instructions, easy to understand and do. The estimated cost for the materials you need is about $35.
In order to build the potato planter which fits your needs, you can choose from a few different designs.
Take a look at these options:
- Etsy’s potato planter box plans
- Burpee’s pre-made wooden potato planter
Happy gardening time!