I am planted my taters in trash bags this year one month earlier than normal... you might try it with a short season and see if it works for ya. My taters are up now.
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/gr_fruits_vegetables/article/0,2029,DIY_13846_4463475,00.html
That’s where I got the information. One of the older ladies around here laughed at me but they’ve started!!!
Interesting. And inexpensive!