Paper Pots for Beginners

[Bex]

After searching on the interweb for instructions to make paper pots I must admit I was a bit flummoxed. I really struggled to make head nor tail of any written instructions

Well I found a video

How to Create Seed-Starting Pots From Newspapers | eHow.co.uk

Its probably been posted before but thought use newbies might find it useful. I must admit to having a bit of a 'Oh so that's how you do it' moment.

[northepaul]

Hmm I have seen the 'kit' for making them in various seed catalogues but thought it was rather expensive, thus defeating the object.

I cant get the video to open - sorry

[Two_Sheds]

Quite a similar method to this one: http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...lls_27448.html

[ann-the-nan]

Paper Pots for Beginners

I have a "paper potter" and it is so quick to use. Nice to sit in front of the telly and make pots, and convince yourself that you are not wasting time just watching a film or whatever. Price, yes it does cost more than the paper, but if you don't want to pay out, why not have a word with Santa....

[Madhouseof5]

I really like this method, quick, easy and a good use of recycling!

YouTube - Richy's Paper Pots

[jayjay giant]

One of the easisest things to do is use loo rolls in seed trays. They are free, don't take up any time and available in abundance from friends, family and neighbours.
Cheers,

JJ

[Madhouseof5]

One of the easisest things to do is use loo rolls in seed trays. They are free, don't take up any time and available in abundance from friends, family and neighbours.
Cheers,

JJ

I tried that and the ended up all covered in fungi and yucky mould. Haven't has that problem with paper, plus they break down much easier than those useless peat pots.

[Two_Sheds]

I tried that [loo rolls] and the[y[ ended up all covered in fungi and yucky mould.

a quick blast in the microwave sorts out the mould spores (one minute on high before you add compost: I've never had any catch fire, but watch them)

But you also mustn't water them too much.

[Bigmallly]

a quick blast in the microwave sorts out the mould spores (one minute on high before you add compost: I've never had any catch fire, but watch them)

My loo rolls went mouldy & furry after sowing..........I ended up throwing them away. Wondered if I had over watered them.

[wollyanna]

I find the worse thing with the loo roll pot is filling them I seem to get it everywhere but in the tube .Any bright ideas.

[Two_Sheds]

I find the worse thing with the loo roll pot is filling them I seem to get it everywhere but in the tube .Any bright ideas.

Stand them all in a tray, so they hold each other up. Fill each with a spoon: it takes a while, but is less messy than using your hands.

[Jeanied]

How about using one of those flexible chopping mats to pour the compost with?
*Now I'm eyeing up the plastic mat under the cat's food and water bowls!

[weekendwellies]

I find the worse thing with the loo roll pot is filling them I seem to get it everywhere but in the tube .Any bright ideas.

Fold them in half length ways to put a crease in them, then put them in a seed tray. This makes them more squareish and as said previously use a spoon to fill. As they are not round any more you lose less compost from dropping into the gaps.
I also found the mushrooms growing on mine. Will try the microwave tip next time.

[oliveoyl]

I find the worse thing with the loo roll pot is filling them I seem to get it everywhere but in the tube .Any bright ideas.

A jam funnel if you have one, if not, make something similar from cardboard.

[potashpat]

Hi there, we've always used newspaper, roll it round an aerosol can or coke can depending on hoe big you want the pot to be, a couple of staples and masking tape on the bottom. The good thing is they break down so you don't need to remove the plant from the pot when you put them in the ground.