OT/Tires for Planting Sqash,Cukes,etc.

fregienewbee · Apr 27, 2009

I have a few old tires laying around--doesn't everbody? Has anyone ever used them to plant squash or cucumbers in the garden? My thoughts are, they would work just like making a hill. Fertilizer could be added to each one before filling with dirt.

Larryin Michigan

Errin OH · Apr 27, 2009

My mothers side of the family use to cut them for chicken feeders and planter boxes. Old tractor tires make one heck of a planter box. While I haven't done it, I have heard of folks stacking several tires and planting taters in them. When ready, you don't have to dig, just knock over the stack and pick them out.

super99 · Apr 27, 2009

I have had a rear tractor tire filled with dirt planted to rhubarb for about 6 years. Added another one this spring for strawberries. I cut 1 sidewall out and dig them down about 1/2 way and fill with dirt. Chris

fregienewbee · Apr 27, 2009

I've heard of the potato thing too.I forgot about it. Cutting them was a little easier before steel belting. Actually, the sprawling crops--squash,pumpkins,etc.--wouldn't even need to be in the garden. The tires could be laid out anywhere. I'm going to give them a try.

Larry in Michigan

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