Oil Drum growing? Confused???

[cheddarpaul]

When I took over my precious lottie last May there were 3 old, rusty dustbin/oil drums on the site, all with no bottoms. Due to their size I have yet to take them down to the tip.

Before I do, is there anything I can plant in them which will grow and not be too difficult to get at? They are about 3-4ft high and in rusty/bad condition.
Also, if something will grow in them, what type of soil/muck should I fill them with to plant into?

Ta muchly

[cheddarpaul]

[Delilah]

some folks put carrots in oil-drums I think coz it helps protect from carrot fly - or potatoes would be another good one  :)

you could keep one for burning any rubbish in as well - I always do that instead of making a bonfire, i have a bit of a phobia bout fire and it just seems al little more controlled in the oil drum :)

[Derekthefox]

I only use them for fires, you have an increased risk of nasty cuts etc if you are thinking of using them for growing, particularly as you say they are in bad condition. I would be inclined just to get rid of them ...

[keef]

You could maybe use them for making compost, but you'd need to make a few air holes here and there, and come up with some kind lid (bit of plast sheet and a brick would probably do...)

[RosieA]

What about if you put a apple tree in them. Like you see them growing in pots, the drums are big pots size.

[Merry Tiller]

If you intend to show your veg use them for growing carrots or parsnips, if not get rid of 'em