QuestionsHow to growVegetable GrowingPotatoesGrowing Potatoes 0 Vote Up Vote Down William Glennon asked 15 years ago Is growing potatoes in barrells or bags a success and less streneous. Where can I obtain barrells or bags at reasonable price. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Growing potatoes in a barrell or bag is possible and suitable if you have no garden, but otherwise grow in the open soil … no watering to do!