Idea for growing seedlings ...

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  1. Trini

    Trini New Member

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    Hi all, here's an idea for growing seedlings - reuse old takeaway coffee cups - just punch a hole in the bottom for drainage.
     
    Trini, Apr 18, 2012
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  2. wmthake

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    Old toilet paper rolls are a good idea too. I'm trying those soon.
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    I'm not shy with the holes; I use a big nail and put at least a few in the bottom and more around the bottom quarter.
    Drainage is really important, but lots of holes also makes bottom-watering easier.
     
    pippimac, Apr 18, 2012
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  4. S.O.P

    S.O.P Moderator

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    I've seen a industrial bin filled with half-size tubes. I took one bag. I now have 1000 tubes too many.

    Goodness knows how many went to the tip and that wasn't the first time.
     
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    egg cartons and the worms love it too
     
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  6. FingerLime

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    I use the big yoghurt cups of plastic.
    Just make holes in bottom.
     
    FingerLime, Apr 20, 2012
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