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AS we have to garden in raised beds here in AK growing potatoes seemed out of the question due to space limitations, until someone gave us this tire idea.
You begin with one tire and fill it with soil. I planted about 6-8 "eyes" per tire. Be sure you fill in the "cavity" of the tire as well. When the plants get about 8 inches tall....add another tire then fill it with soil as well almost to the top of the plant. I just leave about 3 inches sticking out. Be SURE to fill the inner tube fully and not leave air pockets. You can add one or two more tires if desired. I would suggest a three stack.
When the plant is forced upward it is creating a longer tap root thus putting out more little taters. The tires create a heat "sink" which is a warm moist environment for growth and they have a lot more room to grow insided the tires than planted in the ground.
When it comes time to harvest you can remove one tire level at a time.....with the other tires creating an insulated "keeper" until you need them. Of course HERE I may have to harvest them earlier because of the cold but in the lower 48 or most places at least they should keep a long time without being disturbed.
I have photos if anyone wants to see them. Just send me a private email and I will send a shot. AS a side note.....I have used ProMix in my tires as we ran out of topsoil and I have had great success with Pro Mix in the past in my greenhouse and for general purposes.
The advantage is that I wet it and before I add it to the tires and it is saturated with water.....so I know from the get go that my soil is good and wet to begin with and easier to keep wet because of all the perilite/vermiculite in the Pro Mix. I like it that it does not harden like "dirt" tends to do especially you have clay in you dirt at home.
boodiejo
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Post By sue (Guest Post)
(06/29/2008)
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I am doing the potatoes in a tire. I start with dirt on the first layer and as I add another tire. I used shredded paper that I get from the doctor's office, so the potatoes aren't in the dirt. It seems to work well. I am doing this for the first time and can't wait to see if it works. Then I am recycling two used items that would go some where else and it cost nothing.
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Post By joelle (Guest Post)
(06/08/2008)
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If you tried the system could you please email me to tell me what kind of result you got. I am interested by your trials and errors for a group of gardener. I do not want to spend years perfecting the device. The idea is wonderful and if workable could help many. Thanks
joelleatwestnetdotcomdotau
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Post By Laurel (Guest Post)
(06/02/2008)
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I live in Anchorage and have 8 snow tires which cannot be used for their original purpose anymore. I got excited at Johnson's Tire when I remembered planting potatoes in tires. A worker there said he' heard about it and it worked for whoever he was talking about. My husband groaned as he thought we could get rid of the tires. I'm planting tonight - I know it should have been earlier but I had a hard time breaking down and purchasing seed potatoes at $9.95 when I would need a couple. The earliest my Dad bragged about planting potatoes was April 30 and that was in aa regular garden. I would love to see pictures of your potatoes. Thank you.
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Post By Genesis (Guest Post)
(05/07/2008)
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Hi. I'm a gardener from Kentucky. We have lots of good growing here, but within the past 2 years, the rain and sun mix too much and it's never frequent. So, the potatoes are either scorched or the garden floods. I've never hear of the "tire" growing plan, but that sounds very nice and easy. If it works like you say it does, I'll try it a.s.a.p. Please send me pictures, too: dimpills_9 AT hotmail.com Thanks
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Post By Ali (Guest Post)
(04/29/2008)
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I look forward to seeing your pictures. I tried it once, but did not have good luck. I am going to try again this year. Any hints? Have you heard banana peels are real good for potato plants? Which potato is best for this method? Thank you
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Post By Michele (Guest Post)
(04/17/2008)
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I would love to see pictures of the potatoes in tires. I have always used tires for tomatoes but am expanding to include most of the garden veg.
send pics to angelique2772 (at) hotmail (dot) com
Thanks!
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Post By dee (Guest Post)
(03/12/2008)
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Dear boodiejo,
I am a writer and want to talk to you about the potato/tire method. please email me at dee_goerge(at)yahoo(dot)com.
thanks,
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RE: Potatoes in Tires
I have grown potatoes in a plastic garbage container filled with sawdust. Just plant you seeds in the bottom and as the plant grows keep covering with sawdust. When it is time to harvest it is simple to dig thru the sawdust for the potatoes.
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Post By Pam (Guest Post)
(05/18/2007)
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Please send me a picture I would love to try the tire potato planter.
pjhawk AT gmail.com
Thanks!
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Post By cmarascalco@yahoo.com (Guest Post)
(02/13/2007)
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THIS IS SOMETHING I HAVE NEVER DONE. I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO TRYING IT. PLEASE SEND ME PICTURES IF IT IS NOT TO MUCH TROUBLE.
C A MARASCALCO
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Post By Sheri Zajac (Guest Post)
(02/01/2007)
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I'm new to the growing of potatoes, heard about the tires and think it would be great for me in my space here in wisconsin. Anything you send would be a great help.
Thanks much
sherizajac AT centurytel.net
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Post By veronicaleidy912@aol.com (Guest Post)
(05/16/2006)
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when it's time to add the second and third tires do i add more potatoes? Please send pics of yours. I'm in Ontario, Canada Blessings, Veronica
Editor's Note: My understanding is that as the potato plant grows up, you add another tire and more dirt or mulch.
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I would like to see a picture of your tire planters also scaudle1 @ bellsouth.net (remove spaces).
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Post By Nancy (Guest Post)
(08/08/2005)
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Hey there! I too have heard good news about potato gardening with tires as I am a new gardener :). Please send me some pics of what I should expect to see!!
Thanks a bunch! Happy gardening
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I am experimenting with a tire garden this season. I would love to see pictures of yours.
Thank you,
Charlene
nanaandpoppysantiques@yahoo.com
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RE: Potatoes in Tires
Hi All,
I don't know if our poster is still on any of our lists because this was from 2003. There is a picture of tires and an explanation of planting in them at:
http://www.humeseeds.com/potato.htm
Susan from ThriftyFun
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IS THERE ANY CHANCE THAT THRIFTY FUN MIGHT POST A PICTURE OF THIS ON YOUR WEBSITE ? IT WILL NOT BE LONG BEFORE PLANTING TIME AND I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A PICTURE.
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Post By TUEY (Guest Post)
(01/02/2005)
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I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A PICTURE OF THIS POSTED ON THE THRIFTY FUN WEBSITE !!!
TUEY
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Post By becky (Guest Post)
(01/01/2005)
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please email me a pic - thanks
bka2844@aol.com
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Post By diane (Guest Post)
(11/20/2004)
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Please send me a picture of the tire garden at dianelmwittig@yahoo.com
Thanks so much for the great idea.
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