Making eco-friendly paper pots for your seed starting is fun and easy to do!
I used a potmaker that I bought from West Coast Seeds but you could use a can of soup instead.
What you need:
newspaper, flyers or brown paper bags that you would usually recycle
a pair of scissors
thick paper to make a template
A potmaker or soup can
tape (optional if using a can)
How to Make Paper Pots:
Cut your paper into strips. The potmaker gives you dimensions to use (I think it was 2-1/4") or you could just cut two inch strips.
Tip 1: make a template so you don't have to measure every single strip you cut!
Tip 2: Making the paper pots with two pieces of paper creates a sturdier pot.
Wrap the paper around the potmaker or can, leaving some overhang on the bottom. Fold the bottom down, then press down on a surface and twist. Doing this on the potmaker base eliminates the use of tape, and it helps to secure the paper.
Fill your pots with seed starting mix and sow your seeds as usual. Water carefully to avoid soaking the paper too much.
By the time your seedlings need to be potted up, the paper will be worn out. You can peel it off the plant gently before repotting (this is what I do) or leave it on and allow it to decompose over time.
I use paper pots to help me extend the number of seeds that I can start at once, since I don't have enough seed starting trays and plugs.
Paper pots are also a great option if you don't have room to store seed starting equipment.
Do you like growing in paper pots? Let me know!
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