The Dirt: paper towel roll seedling pots

 

Isn’t this a great idea? I read about this on a gardening site and it’s a great way to get your seedlings started without purchasing little pots.

Paper towel rolls cut down are the perfect size to start seeds and are biodegradable. When the plants are sturdy enough to be transplanted into the ground, you simply plant the entire roll.

To make these biodegradable pots, cut a paper towel roll into 4 tubes. Fill with potting soil and add your seeds.

 

I placed mine in a planter tray with pebbles on the bottom and moss around the pots to keep them in place. I also wrapped a piece of twine around each pot so it wouldn’t start unrolling when I watered them. The twine will need to be removed before planting.

Hopefully these will survive and grow into beautiful spring flowers.

 Like these.

Spring Flower photos courtesy of Public Domain Pictures.

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