When I buy my chicken in bulk, they come in big plastic containers. The containers make perfect seedling trays for the green house and they're free. I also use all the plastic containers that tomatoes, plums, etc. come in.
By anniesplace from Blackpool, England
(Archived Apr 26, 2011)Reuse Plastic Containers for Seedlings
Tip: Reuse Plastic Containers for Seedlings
I love to recycle the plastic containers from single applesauce servings and even plastic baby food containers. I'll poke holes in the bottom of the containers with a pair of scissors, then fill the containers with moistened potting soil. I either plant a seed or transplant a newly sprouted seedling to the container.
If it's still cold in the house, I cover the container with plastic until late February. These are the perfect size for me to start working on growing plants that will go into my garden when no chance of frost remains.
I also reuse drink bottles from Fuze to grow seedlings in. Their design makes it easy to cut in half evenly. This picture is a rose seedling I'm growing! I'm gradually preparing my garden I'll have in the Summer now.
By Sharon from Fairview, NC
(Archived Mar 07, 2011)Empty Yogurt Containers For Starting Seeds
Tip: Empty Yogurt Containers For Starting Seeds
Save empty yogurt cartons to start plant seedlings for your garden in the spring. Empty cardboard egg cartons also work good. So do clear plastic containers from the bakery-mini greenhouses.
By Melanie
Feedback:
RE: Empty Yogurt Containers For Starting Seeds
I usually find that egg cartons are too shallow and by the time the seeds are growing, they have dried out or the roots have grown too quickly. same with old toilet roll insides. Basically not worth the trouble. Better to use a proper seed growing tray and have enough depth for the roots and width not to dry out. (07/08/2005)
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