Growing Potatoes in Straw

May 4, 2009 - "Growing potatoes in straw" By Habeeb Salloum. Virtually unknown to people in other parts of the world, the inhabitants in the Northern European countries have for hundreds of years grown potatoes above ground in straw or other mulching material. It is a method of growing potatoes that works. Little effort is needed to grow flourishing potato crops in this unusual manner. Amongst those who plant potatoes in straw or mulch there is a saying that goes, "even a couch potato can grow a good potato crop with very little work." Click here