With these easy to make biodegradable pots there’s no need to go out and buy expensive peat pots. These are the perfect size for normal size seedlings.
This pot is perfect for starting seeds and can be planted directly into a bigger container or into ground soil. They cost almost nothing and are a great way to re-use something you would have thrown away anyway.
Things you’ll need:
- Toilet rolls
- Potting soil
- Seeds
- Plastic container
This way of using toilet paper rolls to create seedling pots couldn’t be more simple.
There’s no cutting or folding required. Just place the rolls in a plastic container and fill them with potting mix about ½ inch (1cm) from the top.
Plant your seeds following the directions on the seed packet. (Use one seed per pot).
Water the pots thoroughly but not so much that there’s water standing in the bottom of the container.
The pots will need good air circulation, otherwise they may become moldy.
Place the container full of pots in a sunny window or underneath grow lights if you don’t get a lot of natural light indoors.
After a few weeks when the weather has warmed up you can plant the whole pot directly into the garden, making sure that the cardboard is completely covered by soil.
The cardboard will break down over time, allowing the roots to spread out in the soil.
As well as being much easier, this method also allows the seedlings to stay in the pot longer before they need to be planted out.