The earthbox forums are a wealth of information! I think we may have to get 2 now and try them out..
have you done potatoes in them?
I would do high yield plants in earthboxes: tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, etc. Since there are 3 cups of fertilizer (I use organic) in each box, the potatoes will come into direct contact with it and might not work out.
If you have a backyard, I think it is better to grow potatoes in old truck tires. They explain it here
http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/sanders98.htmlscroll down to Potato stacks.
"Generally, a stack of four or five tires that are progressively filled with some good compost and a couple of pounds of seed potatoes will produce around 25 pounds of potatoes. A few of these stacks can provide your winter’s supply of potatoes with no problem. "