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tp seedling pot (feddit.org)
submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by Boppel@feddit.org to c/gardening@lemmy.world
 

Seedling pot made from an empty toilet paper roll. After germination, it can be buried directly in the garden bed as is; the roots will grow through the softened cardboard, and soil organisms will then consume it. Make sure to only use toilet paper rolls made from unchlorinated and unprinted cardboard.

edit: please check if recycling has a problem with chemicals or heavy metals in your country

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[–] Cris_Citrus@piefed.zip 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I'm using egg cartons which are working great but I need to try making some of these too!!

[–] SolarMonkey@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I tried egg cartons one year but the plant roots really struggled to break through the bottom, and my plants were pretty stunted.

Maybe I’ll try paper cartons next time :p

Seriously though, is that not a problem for you? Kinda wonder what you do differently.

[–] Cris_Citrus@piefed.zip 1 points 2 days ago

This is my first time growing from seed and I haven't transplanted yet, but my friend has been using them successfully 🤷🏻‍♂️ she's the reason I'm doing it that way (and me having no money lol)

It may depend how sturdy your brand of cardboard packaged eggs are I guess