Gardening in Stock Tanks

giardiniere · February 14, 2006

We were at Walt Disney World last May, during the Flower and Garden Festival. One of the displays at EPCOT, was the kitchen garden. They had stock tanks, that are generally used to water cattle and horses, but they had vegetables and flowers planted in them. These stock tanks are 2' wide by 4' long and are 2' deep. I've considered getting one and growing herbs or smaller veggies in it. Our HD has new ones for about $60, but I'm sure I could find a used one for much less. Here's a couple of pictures I snapped. As you can see, they have flowers, tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers planted in them.

**Mischka** · February 14, 2006

Great idea and great photos too!

I've been looking for something to plant in for a spot down by the roadside...something large enough that it wouldn't be carried off by the light-fingered people that travel the road.

I'm betting after I place some large rocks in the bottom, it would stay put indefinitely.

**mdvpc** · February 14, 2006

I have seen those before and was thinking about using them, but out here in the desert, I am afraid they will get too hot and cook the roots.

giardiniere · February 14, 2006

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Originally Posted by mdvpc

I have seen those before and was thinking about using them, but out here in the desert, I am afraid they will get too hot and cook the roots.

Container gardening in the desert would present it's share of problems.

giardiniere · February 14, 2006

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Originally Posted by Mischka

I've been looking for something to plant in for a spot down by the roadside...something large enough that it wouldn't be carried off by the light-fingered people that travel the road.

...and if you do catch someone big enough to pick it up... get out of their way.

PNW_D · February 16, 2006

giardiniere,

suppose they didn't id the tomato variety? Beautiful rugose leaves ....

giardiniere · February 16, 2006

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Originally Posted by PNW_D

giardiniere,

suppose they didn't id the tomato variety? Beautiful rugose leaves ....

No, they sure didn't...or at least I don't remember. The leaves somewhat resemble a Patio tomato, but the plant appears to be a little too large for that variety.

I also have some pictures of the tomatoes they are growing in their greenhouse. I'll try to find them. They're amazing.

Rena · February 20, 2006

Please post the tomato pics as I was just there and I really enjoyed it!-Rena

MsCowpea · February 20, 2006

Wow, very pretty. Absolutely inspiring. (I had always thought you could not plant in metal because of, as mentioned, high heat and something about zinc leaching into the soil. Wonder if they painted them with anything inside? or if that is an OW'sT).

giardiniere · February 20, 2006

Here you go.

February 14, 2006	#1
giardiniere Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Zone 6, Southeast Kansas Posts: 364	Gardening in Stock Tanks We were at Walt Disney World last May, during the Flower and Garden Festival. One of the displays at EPCOT, was the kitchen garden. They had stock tanks, that are generally used to water cattle and horses, but they had vegetables and flowers planted in them. These stock tanks are 2' wide by 4' long and are 2' deep. I've considered getting one and growing herbs or smaller veggies in it. Our HD has new ones for about $60, but I'm sure I could find a used one for much less. Here's a couple of pictures I snapped. As you can see, they have flowers, tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers planted in them. __________________ Dave

February 14, 2006	#2
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	Great idea and great photos too! I've been looking for something to plant in for a spot down by the roadside...something large enough that it wouldn't be carried off by the light-fingered people that travel the road. I'm betting after I place some large rocks in the bottom, it would stay put indefinitely. __________________ Mischka One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.

February 14, 2006	#3
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	I have seen those before and was thinking about using them, but out here in the desert, I am afraid they will get too hot and cook the roots. __________________ Michael

February 16, 2006	#6
PNW_D Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Coast, Canada Posts: 961	giardiniere, suppose they didn't id the tomato variety? Beautiful rugose leaves .... __________________ D.

February 20, 2006	#9
MsCowpea Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S. FLorida / Zone 10 Posts: 369	Wow, very pretty. Absolutely inspiring. (I had always thought you could not plant in metal because of, as mentioned, high heat and something about zinc leaching into the soil. Wonder if they painted them with anything inside? or if that is an OW'sT). __________________ "When we kill off the natural enemies of a pest we inherit their work." Carl Huffaker

February 20, 2006	#8
Rena Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Warm Springs, GA Posts: 1,421	Please post the tomato pics as I was just there and I really enjoyed it!-Rena

February 20, 2006	#10
giardiniere Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Zone 6, Southeast Kansas Posts: 364	Here you go. __________________ Dave