Potato Grow Bags
Potato Grow Bags
Tough, breathable grow bags that make growing and harvesting potatoes easy — on balconies, patios, or anywhere that gets some sunlight! 🥔
Why growers love fabric grow bags for potatoes:
✅ Healthier roots, better yields – breathable sides air-prune roots, stopping them from circling and encouraging a dense feeder-root network.
✅ Smarter watering – excellent drainage and aeration help prevent waterlogging (a common cause of tuber rot in containers) while keeping soil oxygenated.
✅ Space-savvy & renter-friendly – lightweight, portable and easy to move on patios and balconies; ideal if you’re renting or chasing winter sun.
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Description
SIZING:
- Medium – 38 L (10 gal), Large – 95 L (25 gal)
How to Grow Potatoes with our Grow Bags:
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Fill your grow bag with your preferred vegetable potting mix or compost to roughly one-third full.
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Plant seed potatoes (or sprouted ones from your pantry) directly into the mix.
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Water well and let the plants grow until the leaves reach the top of the bag. Then — odd as it feels — top up the bag with soil, leaving only the top couple of leaves showing, and water again.
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The foliage will continue growing above the soil, but the potatoes will form in the fresh soil you’ve added. When they’re ready, simply lift the side flap to check and harvest without digging up your plants!
SPECS:
Material: Heavy-duty 300 gsm felt (breathable), stitched with high-quality polyester fibre thread
Build: Double-stitched seams and reinforced handles
Access: Velcro flap for checking and harvesting spuds. Double flaps on large bag, single flap on medium bag.
Colour: Charcoal
Care: Rinse, sun-dry; fold flat for off-season storage
Why our Potato Grow Bags?
Thicker 300 gsm felt, durable stitching, and a practical harvest flap set these apart from cheap, flimsy bags. You get the airflow potatoes love, plus the strength and convenience to harvest season after season.
Additional information
| Weight | 150.0 g |
FAQ's
What are the bags made from?
Our potato grow bags are crafted from a heavy-duty geotextile felt — the same tough, breathable material used in commercial landscaping and drainage systems. It’s UV-stable, extremely durable outdoors, and designed to hold shape season after season.
Unlike craft felt, this fabric is engineered for outdoor use, resists breakdown in the sun, and allows controlled moisture movement through the material. It’s also food-safe and won’t leach chemicals into your soil.
What soil should I fill the bags with?
A good quality vegetable or premium potting mix is ideal. Potatoes aren’t fussy, but they do respond well to soil with added organic matter. Mix in a slow-release or organic fertiliser when planting for best results.
Bag capacity:
- Large Bag: approx. 100 L (around 4 standard bags of potting mix)
- Medium Bag: approx. 50 L (around 2 bags of potting mix)
If you’re filling several bags, ordering a bulk load of potting mix from a landscape supplier is usually cheaper and reduces plastic waste.
Avoid using heavy garden soil, as it compacts, gets waterlogged, and puts too much strain on the handles when moving the bag.
Can I put my grow bags on concrete or a balcony?
Yes. They’re perfect for balconies, patios and paved areas. Water will drain gradually through the fabric, and most of it is absorbed by the soil. Run-off is minimal.
Do the bags have drainage holes?
They don’t need them. The geotextile fabric naturally provides excellent drainage — excess water slowly wicks through the material while keeping your soil contained. This prevents root rot and avoids wet, soggy soil.
How many seed potatoes should I plant in each bag?
- Large Bag: around 5 seed potato pieces
- Small Bag: around 3 pieces
If a potato has multiple eyes (sprouts), you can cut it into sections. Each piece just needs at least one viable eye to grow. Let cut pieces dry overnight before planting to reduce the chance of rot.
Can I grow other vegetables in these bags?
Absolutely! Once the flap is closed, the bags function like any other grow bag.
Can the bags be reused each year?
Yes — that’s what they’re designed for. The thick geotextile felt is built to last through multiple growing seasons.
If you’re switching from potatoes to another crop, simply refresh the soil with compost or fertiliser before replanting.
Where are Survival Seeds located?
We’re based in Toowoomba, Queensland. All our products — including our handmade seed kits — are packed and shipped directly from our home-based family business.
What is your return policy?
As a small, family business, we pride ourselves in offering exceptional service and products.
If you have any issues whatsoever with our products or services, please contact us and we'll do whatever we can to rectify them.