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Post by ladybird on Mar 6, 2013 11:05:45 GMT
While I was making some paper pots yesterday , I had the idea of making mini pots using a large pritt stick which has a good recess at the bottom to tuck in the paper . I used newspaper 14cm X 10cm folding in half long ways, and the finished pots are 3cm X 3cm, a finger flattens the bottom.  I`m hoping they are not too difficult to fill and it will make it easier to pot on into bigger pots later with out much root disturbance. Will let you know how it goes |
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Post by sweetpea on Mar 6, 2013 14:27:40 GMT
Nice one LB.
I used to do that using an aerosol top and even a coke can as moulds. It is best for fairy fast growing things as the paper can fall apart after a while.
There used to be a fashion for making what was known as, Soil blocks'.
You got a 'blocking machine' and filled it with compost which you then compressed and sowed a seed in the depression in the top.
I found it was a good plan to wrap some paper round the block held on with a rubber band.
Then went on to doing what you have just done.
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Post by ladybird on Mar 6, 2013 19:59:43 GMT
I've seen a few diy soil block makers Sweetpea I might have a go at them some time .
Paper pots I made a few years ago went moldy and as you say fall apart. I`m hoping these wee ones won`t have time to disintegrate too much
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Post by grindle on Mar 7, 2013 5:52:36 GMT
 nice job LB
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Post by Geranium on Mar 7, 2013 6:40:17 GMT
Useful, Ladybird. I sow my sweet peas in bigger paper pots and plant the whole thing so as not to disturb the roots. I like your idea for smaller plant-lets.  |
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Post by phiferindia on Dec 19, 2013 11:55:14 GMT
Good job. Coloring it or pasting stickers will enhance the pot well. May i know what are all can use with this paper pots.
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Post by libralady on Feb 23, 2015 14:37:43 GMT
Would the cardboard rolls from toilet rolls be suitable as mini pots ?
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Post by ladybird on Feb 24, 2015 1:33:36 GMT
Would the cardboard rolls from toilet rolls be suitable as mini pots ? they do very well especially for swetpeas. making them square, by flatening them to form 4 sharp sides, makes them easier to fill with compost on a tray. |
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Post by libralady on Feb 24, 2015 10:10:23 GMT
Thanks ladybird - I'm sowing sweet peas soon so will try your tip but after reading advice on this site, it is recommended to start them in September for the following year.
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Post by daitheplant on Feb 24, 2015 19:53:17 GMT
Thanks ladybird - I'm sowing sweet peas soon so will try your tip but after reading advice on this site, it is recommended to start them in September for the following year. Soak the seed overnight in warm water and they should germinate quicker. |
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Post by libralady on Feb 24, 2015 22:35:50 GMT
Sounds a good tip daitheplant so will try it. Many thanks.
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Post by sweetpea on Feb 24, 2015 23:47:53 GMT
Or alternatively lay the seeds on damp/wet kitchen roll and when they start to sprout sow them. 100% assured then.
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Post by libralady on Feb 25, 2015 8:30:19 GMT
I'll also try that sweetpea, thanks. Feeling quite enthusiastic and am beginning to visualise the riot of colour I'm hoping to achieve this year.
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Post by ladybird on Feb 25, 2015 10:11:48 GMT
Or alternatively lay the seeds on damp/wet kitchen roll and when they start to sprout sow them. 100% assured then. OH I`ll try that tip myself SP,jut to verify germination rate. i got a HUGH number of sweet peas , job lot off Ebay , very very cheap but all out of date . |
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Post by sweetpea on Feb 25, 2015 15:10:07 GMT
Sweetpea seed will keep safely for at least 7 years if kept in domestic freezer.
Normally ok for a few years if not subject to excessive temperatures and humidity.
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nice job LB
