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Peanuts are not a nut; they are actually a legume, a member of the bean and pea family. Peanuts do not grow from seeds, as one might expect. Peanuts grow from other peanuts, those that have not been steamed, roasted or processed in any other way. Peanuts, like potatoes, can grow inside a framework of tires. Tires are used to contain crops and sometimes to increase production. When growing peanuts in used tires, output is not increased, but they can effectively contain the spreading crop.
Save those old car tires and use them to grow vegetable plants. One benefit of growing vegetables in car tires is to keep the tires from cluttering landfills. Another benefit is that the old car tires act as a raised garden bed to promote better drainage for growing plants. Using tires eliminates the need to till the ground to loosen the soil. Gardeners with small spaces will appreciate the ease of growing vegetables in old car tires.
Planting vegetables in old tires is an ingenious way to grow fresh, healthy vegetables at very little cost, while keeping a few tires out of the landfills. The black rubber of the tires will absorb warmth from the sun during the day, and will hold the heat, keeping plants warm into the evening hours. Tires are portable, and can be placed in the corner of a balcony or patio, in an unused corner of your yard, or anywhere that the plants will be exposed to adequate sunlight.
There are several good reasons to grow vegetables in tires. For one, it's a good way to recycle old tires so they don't end up in a landfill. Using tires also saves time and energy, as you don't have to plow or till up a garden space. Finally, almost anybody has enough space to grow vegetables in tires. All you need is a small spot to put the tire, and you're ready to get started.
