Since we are on the topic of paper right now… I’m going to ..
Added 2024-04-25 21:48:29 +0000 UTCSince we are on the topic of paper right now…
I’m going to show you how to make a super easy, quick, cost effective (both environmental costs & economic costs) seedling pot! 🌱
These seedling pots are my favorite because they are biodegradable and durable. I used to make these when I was little using newspaper. However, newspaper is a lot harder to come by these days (thanks technology!) plus it contains inks and sometimes harsh chemicals which aren’t good for the soil. So now, you can make these using brown kraft paper, which is a pretty common material used in packing for our online deliveries. Plus, it’s a carbon rich source! Plants love it.
I used some packing material I found in one of my deliveries. I found a couple scraps of 2x4 wood and taped it together to make a square. Then I got my packing material, folded it in half, and cut it to 18” lengthwise. I wrapped the paper around the piece of wood leaving a 2” overhang. The 2” overhang gets tucked in, like wrapping a present. I slide the paper off, then simply fold the paper in on itself, creating an upper lip. Finally, I fill it with soil and put a couple of seedlings inside!
I started way too many basil seeds, so I’m making more pots to give away to friends to spread the love 💚 I love making pesto!
What I love about these pots is how durable and biodegradable they are. These pots can be sowed directly into the ground because as the paper gets wet, it will help the roots to penetrate through the paper and grow. And the material will decompose and become part of the soil. 🤎💚
Are you growing anything this season?
