permaculture

[Neil Bertrando <neilbertrando@gmail.com>]

I'm with Lawrence in that they exude toxins.  perhaps a large mycelium
layer cake which is innoculated with Oyster mushrooms.  definitely test any
produce for heavy metals.

I prefer not to use them if I don't have to.  If I had to, I would look at
options like windbreak fences with innoculated woodchip foundation to
sponge up and metabolize any leachate and perhaps even woodchip filling and
covering to keep them from collecting water and breeding misquitos.

other than that, something that immobilizes them away from water and UV
sunlight (similar to an earthship) would be on my list (inside a cob wall?)
 all of these are fairly labor intensive, but if you have to use
them...what is the cost balance with paying to get rid of them?

this is purely ideas, no direct research or literature refs.

cheers,
Neil

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 8:23 AM, venaurafarm <venaurafarm@bellsouth.net>wrote:

> On 11/7/2012 10:45 AM, Cory Brennan wrote:
> > I have an opportunity to repurpose quite a few tires and am looking
> > for any and all data on the highest use for that particular
> > commodity, besides earthships (which I am familiar with, I'm
> > researching other options as well). Who do list members know that
> > would be the most knowledgeable about this? What experiences do you
> > have with repurposing tires?
>
> I always thought they exuded toxic substances. If not then an excellent
> use would be to grow burdock root in them. Stack them 2 to 5 high
> depending on size of tire, fill them with dirt. Plant the burdock SEEDS
> in them. When ready for harvet just take a prybar and separate the
> tires, empty the dirt in them and pull the roots out completely without
> breaking them. Wild grown burdock (the wild variety) has high economic
> value. t can become a staple in anyone's dirt, tastes good and is highly
> nutritional.
>
> LL
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