Jan. 23, 2010 at 4:55am with 3 notes
Reblogged from unconsumption
unconsumption: “Toronto-based manufacturer Richters produces a “PotMaker” that uses two chunks of maple-wood to turn strips of newspaper into biodegradable seedling pots. Fill them with soil, plant your seedlings, and transfer them to the garden when you’re ready to plant. The newspaper disintegrates shortly after planting.” Roll your own biodegradable seedling pots from strips of newspaper I do this too (although without that fancy gadget, of course)! Empty egg cartons are also good for this purpose. Works perfectly for lettuce, tomatoes, etc. The bonus is that this is significantly easier on a plant’s roots than the typical, stressful transplant process. Give ‘er a try!

unconsumption:

“Toronto-based manufacturer Richters produces a “PotMaker” that uses two chunks of maple-wood to turn strips of newspaper into biodegradable seedling pots. Fill them with soil, plant your seedlings, and transfer them to the garden when you’re ready to plant. The newspaper disintegrates shortly after planting.” Roll your own biodegradable seedling pots from strips of newspaper

I do this too (although without that fancy gadget, of course)! Empty egg cartons are also good for this purpose. Works perfectly for lettuce, tomatoes, etc. The bonus is that this is significantly easier on a plant’s roots than the typical, stressful transplant process. Give ‘er a try!

  1. ekf reblogged this from unconsumption and added:
    I do this too (although without...course)! Empty egg cartons are also good for this...
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