Grow Potatoes In Tires

This is a great alternative to the traditional way of raising potatoes in rows and best for any confined space.
Growing potatoes in tires is enexpensive, fun for the family,and best of all helps mother earth.
.so do your part to help

Step 1: Bedrock

Potatoes don't like to get water-logged so have good drainage below the tires.
I found that a bed of rocks under the tires woorks best.

Comments

[juanangel]

I agree that all manmade objects (planters, etc) one way or other releases chemicals and toxics at different levels and conditions. They still are used for planting or protection (plastic used to protect new plants and to kill grass around plants and trees). Other solids like tar, petroleum products are released downward or evaporate. Nowadays is almost impossible to be land contaminants free. Smog, diesel smoke, tire dust, trash, treated wood, etc. Glass is ideal but impractical in most cases. I am using a washing machine inner washing tube. No need to drill holes in it, and it is wide and deep enough. First time planting potatoes in the tropic and it is looking good.

[mcointreau]

Tires make wonderful planters, but are not ideal for growing edible plants. Harmful chemicals and toxins that accumulate during their usage on roads are virtually impossible to eliminate entirely from the tire, as these things permeate the material of tire itself, slowly leaching out over the life of the tire. You're better off doing the same thing in a 5-gallon bucket or wooden box. Some people use cardboard boxes, but those can also leak toxins from the glue and inks. Potatoes, being root vegetables, are especially vulnerable to soaking up all chemicals and passing them on to you. If you really want to use tires to grow food, pick something that grows on a bush, like berries. Not lettuce or root veggies -- the further the food is from the roots, the more filtration the water and nutrients get before they enter the food.

[lime3D]

Interesting. Can you point us to any data on the subject?

[cart562]

Huh, i never thought about that toxin thing before. It's ok though because the only things i've planted in tires so far are flowers and tomatoes.

[ussnowbird]

This is an old method of growing potatoes that I have not seen posted for a long time. Thanks for making it available. Thumbs up :)

[scoochmaroo]

This would make a great addition to the Reuse Challenge too!

[fixitmandan]

SOUNDS GREAT NOT SURE ON HOW TO ADD IT ON THE REUSE CHALLENGE ....THANKS FOR THE IDEA..

[Penolopy Bulnick]

Awesome! My dad uses tires for growing veggies too!