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  1. holliewould

    Has anyone ever grown their potatoes in old tires?

    Quote: Hah! Thanks I'm all over it now! Appreciate it. And to everyone else that chimed in!
  2. holliewould

    Has anyone ever grown their potatoes in old tires?

    Quote: And what kind of NON "stinky" stuff do you use to grow stuff in? Nothing with poop in it right? Actually, I just meant how when tires are in the hot sun, they offgas a weird oil smell that I would be afraid might leach into my potatoes. I'm not sure. I know they smell like the...
  3. holliewould

    Has anyone ever grown their potatoes in old tires?

    d.k : *I did read somewhere about growing potatoes in extra strong black trash bags, same principle, just rip the bag open when they are ready. I saw that too. But to get a bigger yield, the point is to stack soil and kind of lift the plant up a bit, etc. From what I understand anyways. I...
  4. holliewould

    Has anyone ever grown their potatoes in old tires?

    Quote: That's a thought too. i literally have over 100 5gal buckets from the restaurant. I use them for tomatoes, tomatillas, etc. Awesome idea! Thanks!
  5. holliewould

    Has anyone ever grown their potatoes in old tires?

    Quote: And what kind of NON "stinky" stuff do you use to grow stuff in? Nothing with poop in it right?
  6. holliewould

    Has anyone ever grown their potatoes in old tires?

    Quote: Yes, and apparently when the plant gets about 6inches tall, you put another tire on top of it and kind of put more soil on top of that and add more soil etc. Then just keep repeating this because that's how it makes a bigger yield. From what I'm reading anyways. Would be neat to see...
  7. holliewould

    Has anyone ever grown their potatoes in old tires?

    Quote: Yes I JUST read about this while doing some research on Google. I need to find out what's toxic in a tire. Lillies what a fabulous idea. Only I'm trying to utilize my teeny weenie space for foods. Still, great idea. Maybe i can turn one upright and plant a little something in the...
  8. holliewould

    Has anyone ever grown their potatoes in old tires?

    I'm not sure where to post my garden related topics, do tell if it's in the wrong place. So, I have 3 used tires sitting here and have heard of people growing their potatoes in these things. Anyone on here ever used this method? What happened to my fourth tire you ask? It became a tire...
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