Paper Pots
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- Subject: Paper Pots
- From: B* P* <b*@idcnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 23:10:59 -0600
> What about making newspaper pots.
Yes, I bought one of the hardwood paper pot formers I saw in a catalog
and have used it now for two years in starting seeds, usually the larger
plants like tomatoes. I put the pots in a slotted plastic tray for
drainage and that in a closed tray to catch the water and to empty. The
only problems were that 1) the damp paper pot seemed very prone to get
fuzzy grey mold, but it didn't seem to harm the seedlings, and 2) the
damp paper pot is rather fragile to handle when time comes to plant out
or move to a larger plastic pot--very apt to fall apart. But newspaper
is certainly plentiful and roots can easily grow through the paper.
Also, don't leave the wood formers where they can get wet (as I did),
they will swell and warp and not fit together anymore. (I did get mine
back into a circular shape eventually with the help of a small wood
clamp).
--
Barb Perna
Southern WI, Zone 4
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