Toilet rolls, the inside story

[vegnut]

Used loo rolls for sweetcorn and runner beans. I microwaved them first and there is no fungi. Everything is looking very healthy ( except the beans that the birds got ). I also use rootrainers and they are also excellent, i have some butternut squash and more corn growing in them.

[Sanjo]

When you microwave the tubes do you put a dish of water in there as well or just the tubes? Thanks

[Bramble Lover]

I sowed sweetpeas in loo rolls last autumn and left in greenhouse over winter.

Was very successful with almost 100% success rate though I did have a few mushrooms growing. Guess its because of the length of time.

Have also sown mange tout and peas more recently which are doing well and am going to plant out tomorrow hopefully.

[vegnut]

When you microwave the tubes do you put a dish of water in there as well or just the tubes? Thanks

I personally just stick them in for about 40 seconds in a 900 watt microwave. They come out nice and warm. Hope this helps Sanjo

[trebellangeminired]

i stick an used tea bag in the botton of my loo rolls provided they are wet when you move them 9 times out of ten they dont fall out


now just need a microwave now, would it work if i stick them in the oven when ive finished all my cooking just leave them in there while the oven is cooling down do you think ???

Tried your idea of putting teabags in bottom of tubes. Definately helped. Needed two pg tips pyramid bags to tube.

Thanks

[janto]

hi been using them for 4 years leeks are better ig you plant them out in a hole then place a y/roll center over them it stops the hole filling in to quick and you can hoe without damaging them.also pumpkin courgette melom sweetcorn most of my friends save theirs for me.tony