Vending cups

[HeyWayne]

An idea struck me this morning (as they sometimes do).

Could you use the vending cups as planting pots - for seedlings and alike? Obviously make a few holes in the bottom first. "We" go through quite a few at work - I use my own mug for tea, but there are probably hundreds used here each day.

Just a thought...

[roitelet]

Yes of course you can Haywayne, I use anything that is a suitable size and material, with holes in the bottom of course Why buy pots when you can re-cycle

[Bex]

I use vending cups and yoghurt pots, anything to save my having to buy pots.

[angiebacardi]

I have been given some massive water bottles the ones you have in offices
any ideas what I can use them for

[HeyWayne]

I have been given some massive water bottles the ones you have in offices
any ideas what I can use them for

"mini" cloches?

[bubblewrap]

An idea struck me this morning (as they sometimes do).

Could you use the vending cups as planting pots - for seedlings and alike? Obviously make a few holes in the bottom first. "We" go through quite a few at work - I use my own mug for tea, but there are probably hundreds used here each day.

Just a thought...

I use the centres of toilet/kitchen rolls in a seed tray.
There is no need to transplant, just put straight into ground & they will rot away

[Bex]

I agree with hw, I've got load of pop bottles saved to use for beer traps and mini cloches.

[bubblewrap]

"mini" cloches?

Demi johns for wine making.

[shirlthegirl43]

I have been given some massive water bottles the ones you have in offices
any ideas what I can use them for

If you fancy home brewing they are great for that apparently. I have been trying to find out where to get some from for ages!

[angiebacardi]

Hi Shirley,
pity you live so far I can have as many as I want

[Snadger]

The only problem I have found with vending cups is that they are usually made of white plastic which allows light to the roots and causes green moulds on compost. Probably not a problem for short term plantings though!