On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 22:48:59 +0000, Jim W wrote:

John Towill wrote:

I intend sowing into carboard tubes this spring, and would like a little
advice.
First can I plant on with tube, or should I slide the plant out?
Secondly I am best placing the tubes in a tray of gravel and watering
through the gravel?
TIA
John T
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FWIW we use paper pots and merely use the tube as the 'form'.. They
degrade perfectly well when given a good soaking after planting.

We find the local rag (tabloid size) seems good for parsnips etc..

Jim

I have been saving toilet roll and kitchen roll tubes, though now I reckon
that I'll try the newspaper style.
Thanks for all the help.
By the way I realy get put off when toilet rolls state "recycled paper."
Ugh. :-)
Cheers
John T
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