I have a disposed garbage dumpster that I found years ago, cut a hole in the bottom and use it for composting. I may try that for potatoes. I know some people who use tires for potatoes, but never tried that.
As far as peanuts go, just wait until the leaves turn yellow or look dead. Dig the up and leave the nuts on top in the garden - if you don’t have deer or crows that can get to the nuts.
Thanks for the info on peanuts. I was thinking about the trashcan method too, but decided that the tires would be better.
I am thinking that you take the first tire, and put in very good compost for that first layer. After the plants have grown enough, put on the next tire, and more soil/compost or straw up to about 3 tires high. That way the leaves are not unduly shaded as the plant grows.
I have a composter from the A&M Extension Service, through the county extension agent. It consists of four 3x5’ (?) plastic coated metal fencing panels that fit together to form a square and a center section to all air circulation. It was free. Don’t know if they still have that project but Texas folks might ask.
I need to do peanuts again next year since there’s only three little baggies left in the freezer. Who knows if they’ll germinate or not. I wouldn’t bet on it.