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Newspaper seed tubes?
Did I see somewhere that you can germinate seeds in little tubes of
newspaper filled with compost? Can someone help me out with links or instructions possible if I did? Thanks loads! Charlie. -- www.lowfidelity.org.uk RCTQ Double Princess of Britain http://www.neopets.com/refer.phtml?username=ma_shihui **** **** **** **** --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.463 / Virus Database: 262 - Release Date: 17/03/03 |
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On Thu, 27 Mar 2003 16:28:20 -0000, "Charlie"
wrote: Did I see somewhere that you can germinate seeds in little tubes of newspaper filled with compost? Can someone help me out with links or instructions possible if I did? Its a way of getting deep thin pots suitable for long sweet pea roots just roll em, and fill um! g (don't forget to fold over the bottom) Plant out newspaper and all, then no disturbance to the roots |
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"Charlie" wrote in message ... Did I see somewhere that you can germinate seeds in little tubes of newspaper filled with compost? Can someone help me out with links or instructions possible if I did? cut newspaper into squares roll around broom handle or some such diameter - loosely sellotape you are done :~)) obviously you can make them any length or width you like -- Jill Bowis http://www.poultryscotland.co.uk http://www.henhouses.co.uk http://www.domesticducks.co.uk http://www.poultry-books.co.uk http://www.kintaline.co.uk/cottage Thanks loads! Charlie. -- www.lowfidelity.org.uk RCTQ Double Princess of Britain http://www.neopets.com/refer.phtml?username=ma_shihui **** **** **** **** --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.463 / Virus Database: 262 - Release Date: 17/03/03 |
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"Charlie" wrote:
Did I see somewhere that you can germinate seeds in little tubes of newspaper filled with compost? I don't have links, but basically you roll newspaper strips around a round form and tuck the ends in the bottom. I've seen a wooden tool for sale to do this, but people use any small tin or bottle of appropriate size. It's the same thing as a compressed peat pot*, but cheaper. You need to set them in a tray that provides some support, because the "pots" will eventually break down, as they should. For what it's worth, newspaper printers no longer use toxic ink, so the papers are just fine for mulching. I use several layers topped with grass clippings, old leaves, old hay, anything to conceal and keep them from blowing away. Some would say that this is the best use for many newspapers. Some of us are keen on cheap. *I hope that's what they're called; my English-American dictionary is short on gardening terms. Cheers! Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at www.albany.net/~gwoods Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1200' elevation. NY WO G |
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On Thu, 27 Mar 2003, Derek Dear wrote:
On Thu, 27 Mar 2003 16:28:20 -0000, "Charlie" wrote: Did I see somewhere that you can germinate seeds in little tubes of newspaper filled with compost? Can someone help me out with links or instructions possible if I did? Its a way of getting deep thin pots suitable for long sweet pea roots I use loo rolls for this. I cover them with cellophane on the top to retain moisture and avoid watering in 5-minute intervals :-) I poke small holes on the cellophane to allow some air. I ignore the mouldy growth on the outside. I place them on a tray (used to contain wrapped chocolates for about, errr 30 seconds). Kostas |
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Would masking tape degrade with the pots? Obviously sellotape wouldn't, but
I'm just thinking of someway to keep them secure. I guess you could do it just by folding over, but I was worried that would come undone! Charlie. "Gary Woods" wrote in message ... "Charlie" wrote: Did I see somewhere that you can germinate seeds in little tubes of newspaper filled with compost? I don't have links, but basically you roll newspaper strips around a round form and tuck the ends in the bottom. I've seen a wooden tool for sale to do this, but people use any small tin or bottle of appropriate size. It's the same thing as a compressed peat pot*, but cheaper. You need to set them in a tray that provides some support, because the "pots" will eventually break down, as they should. For what it's worth, newspaper printers no longer use toxic ink, so the papers are just fine for mulching. I use several layers topped with grass clippings, old leaves, old hay, anything to conceal and keep them from blowing away. Some would say that this is the best use for many newspapers. Some of us are keen on cheap. *I hope that's what they're called; my English-American dictionary is short on gardening terms. Cheers! Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at www.albany.net/~gwoods Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1200' elevation. NY WO G --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.463 / Virus Database: 262 - Release Date: 17/03/03 |
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"Charlie" wrote in message ... Did I see somewhere that you can germinate seeds in little tubes of newspaper filled with compost? Can someone help me out with links or instructions possible if I did? Thanks loads! Charlie. Here is a link which shows you exactly how to make them with children - so they must be easy ;-) http://www.global-garden.com.au/back...kids_make1.htm I have also seen somewhere suggesting you staple the bottoms. Natalie |
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In article , Charlie
writes Did I see somewhere that you can germinate seeds in little tubes of newspaper filled with compost? Can someone help me out with links or instructions possible if I did? Yes, somebody gave us a rather nice hardwood gadget for that purpose as a Golden Wedding present. It is not unlike a pestle and mortar. You wind a strip of newspaper round the shaft with an overlap, press it into the bowl and rotate it a bit - pull it out and there's a seed pot. I thought that the module would need fixing at the top with sellotape, especially when it was filled with soil and became wet, but it hangs together surprisingly well. We germinate small to medium sized seeds in them sown singly - the pot would not be big enough for e.g. beans etc. -- Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs. |
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In article , Charlie
writes Would masking tape degrade with the pots? Obviously sellotape wouldn't, but I'm just thinking of someway to keep them secure. I guess you could do it just by folding over, but I was worried that would come undone! What about micropore? Would that degrade quickly? -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/garden/ |
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from "Charlie" contains these words: "Gary Woods" wrote in message ... You need to set them in a tray that provides some support, because the "pots" will eventually break down, as they should. Would masking tape degrade with the pots? Obviously sellotape wouldn't, but I'm just thinking of someway to keep them secure. I guess you could do it just by folding over, but I was worried that would come undone! Place the tubes close together in a deep plastic icecream carton which supports them almost to the top. Then you don't need to tape them at all, and the newspaper (and compost) remain damp. Take care when you unpack them to plant out, so that the newspaper holds together just long enough to get it into the hole. Janet. |
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"Charlie" wrote in message ... Did I see somewhere that you can germinate seeds in little tubes of newspaper filled with compost? Can someone help me out with links or instructions possible if I did? Thanks loads! Charlie. Plans and instructions for folding at ; http://homepages.which.net/~jandorr/potinstructions.htm Jenny :~) |
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Use chicken wire over your container and place the newspaper tubes in
the holes... -- CathyLee They neigh I pay Nova Scotia, Canada Zone 5a "Charlie" wrote in message ... Did I see somewhere that you can germinate seeds in little tubes of newspaper filled with compost? Can someone help me out with links or instructions possible if I did? Thanks loads! Charlie. |
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Natalie wrote: Here is a link which shows you exactly how to make them with children - so they must be easy ;-) ... I have also seen somewhere suggesting you staple the bottoms. I didn't think you could do that to children. |
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"Gary Woods" wrote in message ... "Charlie" wrote: Did I see somewhere that you can germinate seeds in little tubes of newspaper filled with compost? I don't have links, but basically you roll newspaper strips around a round form and tuck the ends in the bottom. I've seen a wooden tool for sale to do this, but people use any small tin or bottle of appropriate size. It's the same thing as a compressed peat pot*, but cheaper. You need to set them in a tray that provides some support, because the "pots" will eventually break down, as they should. You can always use flour paste to stick them together, the flour will rot together with the paper after it's been planted, Alan -- Reply to alan(at)windsor-berks(dot)freeserve(dot)co(dot)uk |
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Newspaper seed tubes?
What I did, was put a little sellotape right at the top, on the ring of
paper that I'll be cutting off. They're looking quite happy even thought they're wet! I'm a bit worried that they'll dry out quickly as they're going in the airing cupboard to germinate later. I'll just have to be always ready with the jug of water I suppose! Charlie. "Alan Holmes" wrote in message ... "Gary Woods" wrote in message ... "Charlie" wrote: Did I see somewhere that you can germinate seeds in little tubes of newspaper filled with compost? I don't have links, but basically you roll newspaper strips around a round form and tuck the ends in the bottom. I've seen a wooden tool for sale to do this, but people use any small tin or bottle of appropriate size. It's the same thing as a compressed peat pot*, but cheaper. You need to set them in a tray that provides some support, because the "pots" will eventually break down, as they should. You can always use flour paste to stick them together, the flour will rot together with the paper after it's been planted, Alan -- Reply to alan(at)windsor-berks(dot)freeserve(dot)co(dot)uk --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.463 / Virus Database: 262 - Release Date: 17/03/03 |
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