Toilet Paper Tube Seedling Pots

lalala...
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Supplies:

• toilet paper tubes
• scissors

Steps:

1. Cut the TP tube in half. Then make 4 cuts that are approx. 1/2 in., creating 4 flaps of equal size.

 
2. Fold one flap inward, then working clockwise, fold the other flaps down. Tuck the corner of the last flap under the corner of the first flap. (Like when you are closing a cardboard box.)

 
3. Turn them over and gently press them down on a flat surface so make the bottoms flat, so that they will stay upright.

 
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4. Turn them over, fill with soil, and plant your seeds. Once the seeds have sprouted and are ready to go into the ground, just plant them with the pot. The cardboard will disintegrate in the soil.

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Richard Maddock

April 1, 20132 found this helpful

Great idea! Luv it
Thanks, Richard

 

likekinds
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April 2, 20130 found this helpful

This is a very good idea and I have used it in the past. It wouldn't be practical for me now because I start hundreds of seedlings indoors each season.

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I will though, take this opportunity to compliment you on your excellent photography and detailed instructions.

 

Robyn

April 2, 20131 found this helpful

This gives me lots of ideas to use this Spring! Thanks!

 

susan
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April 15, 20130 found this helpful

I like to use TP tubes as collars for my newly planted plants, to protect from cut worms and hungry birds.

 

rjk4399

March 7, 20180 found this helpful

Good Information. I also save paper towel tubes and do the same thing. Recycle, and save money. Great for spices to start.

 

silverfinch7

March 18, 20200 found this helpful

This is a wonderfully simple and clever idea. I love it, and found it just in time for my spring planting. Thanks.

 

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