using loo roll tubes

[binley100]

I save the cartons that you get things like tomatoes in and pop my loo rolls in those cos they've got high sides it stops them falling over.

[Bren In Pots]

Suzie if you've got a spare tray insert try my idea of standing the squared off loo rolls inside.

just been upstairs to take a photo of my loo rolls.

[piskieinboots]

ooh that's clever Bren - it even has the colour of the toilet paper on it

Seriously, excellent idea, I have many of those, thanks

[oldie]

I've been using loo rolls since I started gardening but I have never been successful in starting Brassicas in them. Don't know why.

[sweetiepea]

I place all my loo roll tubes and/or paper pots into high sided trays to prevent them from toppling. Also make sure the tray is filled with 'pots' as gaps encourage slouching!

Loo rolls and paper pots can be squared off by folding in half vertically, twice, and pressing the folds down firmly to create strong creases. This helps to maintain the new shape.

[salilah]

I used them for parsnips last year - worked great! My challenge is keeping the rolls - cleaning lady doesn't understand and keeps chucking them (ditto tonic water bottles which I reckon would be great for tomato watering!)
<grin>

[SueA]

I've tried starting off sweetpeas in loo rolls in the past but they have gone mouldy even though I've only watered them sparingly, I think they need to be kept somehwere fairly warm, dry & airy.

[Two_Sheds]

I use them for things that won't be in there for long; so quick growers like beans and peas and sweet corn; the later sowings not the earlier ones.

I've tried starting off sweetpeas in loo rolls in the past but they have gone mouldy ...I think they need to be kept somehwere fairly warm, dry & airy.

Yes, they are better for later in the year when it's not so cold and gloomy. Having said that, I've got a tray of sweet pea loo rolls outside, I just couldn't stop myself

[zazen999]

I've just tried squishing and squaring up á la Zazen but it keeps falling over clearly I'm not cut out for the Blue Peter bit - I'll stick with rootrainers which I totally adore

Also, if you use kitchen roll centres you can cut them in half and they are about the same length as most toilet rolls. Two in one kinda thing.

Another trick I learned from zazen is that if you fold the loo roll tubes you can store about 5-6 inside an unfolded loo roll tube. Saves so much space.

Oh Piskie; what are we gonna do with you?

Does this help?

[stella]

I am with Piskie on this mine dont look anything like that. Also yours look huge.....

[zazen999]

They are normal loo rolls; nothing out of the ordinary.....

[oldie]

Using macro mode?

[Flummery]

I used to use them till I discovered root trainers. Then I thought I was in love and I wanted to have their babies!

[Photo]

I've only ever used them for Sweet Peas started in Autumn, this time round I'm experimenting using some kitchen towel rolls for some S Peas to get long roots...and not the normal circular mess I seem to get. I'll check mine out tomorrow and photograph the results so far.

Steve...

[zazen999]

Using macro mode?

Macro lens on DSLR....probably