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How to make a seed starter from a paper roll

How to make a seed starter from a paper roll

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Mar 27, 2012. 11:18 AMtalile says:

i just made this for my earlly spring seeding

thanks!

talile

Mar 22, 2010. 8:10 PM

galadriel says:

I started my veggie garden in 1/2 toilet paper tubes last year. I found that if I take a 1/2 toilet paper tube, put damp soil in it (as is) then the soil clings to the tube once it's dry. So it was simple: cut in half, put damp soil in, wait to dry, plant seed. I had an impressive germination rate, too; very nice.

When I planted them later, I planted them in the tube itself. The roots had easy access to the ground through the open bottom of the tube.

I also used leftover shipping boxes, cut down, to make "flats" for my starter seedlings.