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But, of course, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing, and we haven’t seen any more mold growth with newspaper pots than we have with other kinds of seed starting methods—in fact, we’ve seen noticeably less mold growth with newspaper pots than we’ve seen with plastic pots in the past. Probably because the newspaper is so breathable! Cut a strip of newspaper approximately 3” x 10” in length. It doesn’t have to be exact. A slightly longer strip will give you a sturdier pot. Here’s another DIY tutorial which shows you how to make paper plant pots using a brown paper bag. The idea is here. 10. Paper Pot Seed Cups

We’re going to show you how to make newspaper pots, why they are one of our favorite methods for starting seeds, plus answer all of your questions. Let’s dive in! Why should I use these for seed starting? Your mind will be blown by how well some rolled up paper will hold up to watering, moving, and seedling maintenance! We keep ours in a 1020 tray to give them a little bit of support, but other than that, we don’t treat them any differently from any other pot (and really that isn’t different either). You can top or bottom water them, move them around, fertilize, handle them—everything you’d do with a tray, peat pod, or pot! We wouldn’t recommend growing for a whole season in a newspaper pot, but they last plenty long enough to stand up through a course of seedling care. This simple pot-making kit allows you to make your own seedling pots from nothing more than recycled newspapers! You can create an endless supply of sturdy but biodegradable pots for seeds, seedlings and young plants. Firstly just make pots using scrap paper, secondly add your seeds or plugs and thirdly enjoy without harming the environment. Plus, the premium seedling plant pot maker is made of durable wood and so our tool has no sharp edges being nicely curved and professionally finished so it’s extremely enjoyable to make pots without getting tired.Fold the remaining tabs and scorelines down, as viewed from the outside. Use a curling tool or bone folder to get crisp folds. For this biodegradable project, you’ll need a wooden dowel, scissors, and some newspapers. Watch the DIY video here. 8. Crepe Paper Wrapped Pot SAVE TIME & MONEY – Our supreme plant pot maker is a highly convenient and simple way to make your own newspaper paper plant pots. The e-pots Pot Maker will craft amazing paper plant pots fast & easy. Economical and well-designed, it also comes with full instructions.

This set makes three different pot sizes: 3cm, 4.75cm and 6cm in diameter, ideal for giving most seedlings a flying start – and all plastic-free. Craft these vibrant paper pots using crepe paper, fringe scissors, and succulents. The tutorial is here. 9. Spring Planters Fold a paper around a can and when done, slide it off from it to get the paper planter ready! Know more about it here. 11. Tissue Paper Planter Box Fill the pots you’ve made with compost, plant your seedling or sow the seeds, and water it. Treat it the way you’d treat any other plant pot. One thing that I’d recommend is setting them in some type of container that will give them a bit more support. I’m using empty seed trays and trays that I bought mushrooms in at the shop.To make these newspaper starter pots, you need a wooden pot maker. This pot maker will last for a lifetime! Here’s how you use a newspaper pot maker: ECO-FRIENDLY – No waste. No harm. No repotting like with the plastic pots. Simply make a biodegradable paper pot and plant the whole pot straight into the ground! Above all since the finished paper pot is compostable, it is perfect for growing from seed and to not disturb the seedlings roots! This DIY could be a perfect valentine’s day decoration idea or give these paper bag succulents as the plantfavors. Follow this linkfor the tutorial. 14. Newspaper Seed Starters Other projects shown: String of pearls paper plant, paper zig zag cactus, and paper passion caladium plant Some people like to use a small amount of biodegradable glue or paper tape to keep the top of the pot closed, we haven’t found this to be necessary if the pots are kept in trays.

The gardening industry knows that demand is increasing for eco-friendly products and you can already buy plastic-free plant pots. There’s the popular peat pots, more durable bamboo pots, and compost plug pellets, among others. They can be quite expensive if you plan on growing more than a few plants though. Are you a hobby gardener? Love to plant seeds and grow different cute plants in your garden? Care for the planet? Well, we have got something for you as our Classic Paper Pot Maker is just the thing to start your seeds off. In addition, the tool is plastic free so you can reduce your garden plastic use! They’re breathable and breakable: Why is this a good thing? Well, plants suffer when their roots become root bound—meaning their roots twist and form to the side of the pot. With newspaper pots, the roots of plants can break through the newspaper and either continue to grow, or be air trimmed for healthier plants! A twine, some paper, and plants can get you a personalized hanging garden for your home. Follow the easy tutorial here. 13. Paper Bag DIY Create very easy paper plant pots using just three items–brown craft paper bags, plants, and pot trays. To learn more, follow this link. 3. Newspaper PotsWhen you keep germinating seeds moist and warm, mold naturally shows up. In general, a little bit of mold is nothing to worry about in your seedlings as long as the plants still seem strong and healthy. In fact, some minor mold growth can be a good sign of a robust colony of microorganisms in your soil! There are two main sizes of newspaper pots that we use in the Growfully gardens, medium size origami pots (which you can see being made here), and these handy little newspaper starter pots. Line the top of the strip up with the top of the cylinder of the pot maker. Wrap the paper around the pot maker, overlapping the ends. Make sure not to wrap too tightly, or it will be difficult to remove.

The pots will discolor and possibly mold with time but as long as the plants look healthy you’re fine. When it comes time to plant out, don’t forget to harden the plants off. Then you can plant them in the soil paper and all or gently pull the paper off first and compost it. More Recycled Garden IdeasGet this super easy to use tool by e-pots and your seedlings will grow well and healthy whilst preserving the environment. It’s a fun and rewarding process that feels amazing and in addition, results in compostable pots that will biodegrade much faster than the harmful plastic pots.