Using loo roll inners to plant??

[Pieman]

I read somewhere here about microwaving the tubes before use. Whilst I don't know about the chemicals, the microwaving should kill off any nasties.

Interesting idea - wouldn't they go "bang" ????

[lizdocs]

I had problems with the slime too I think its just important not to overwater them.

I found the best things to do to help them degrade and therefore not restrict the growth was to carefully put a small slit into the side of the tube just before planting into the growing hole.

Not sure how safe the microwaving would be

[The Germinator]

Just dont put them in for to long or they will set on fire
Keep a close eye on them and they should be fine...remember its not a tatty

[deezyb]

i use loo rolls for planting most things now if I run out of pots or seed trays etc. my windowsill is filled with them, full of sweet peas, beans etc. like the others i usually put them in left over containers to hold them upright and safe. only time they haven't worked for some reason is for planing my calabrese seedlings in them, the seedlings are dying. maybe something else is causing that though

[hawthorns]

my beaumont f1 broccoli have just come up using loo rolls in my greenhouse they took 9 days to come up.
i have sown my parsnips in them aswell

[sunflower]

I find that lu roll inners are great for sowing sweet peas, as they hate root disturbance.

[joolzabb]

re microwaving loo rolls. this kills anybugs which may be lurking. schools now accept loo rolls for art projects but microwave themfirst to kill germs so kids can use them safely.
everyone is saving their empties for me but as yet have forgotten to plant anything in them. might do peas tomorrow and some sweet peas. also collectiing familiespop bottles so havemore stuff than local recycling company.lol
bought somefab tiny watering roses from local car boots as well which fit a 2 litre pop bottle and have a fabulously fine spray so ideal for seeds and seedlings.
joolz x

[Pieman]

jool - no need to buy a spayer - just get a bradle and put a few small holes in the pop lid....