Noticing that the deep plugs many plants are sold in grow vigorously due to their well developed root system, I decided to start seeds in pots modeled after these plugs: long, narrow, tubular containers with good drainage.
I've been saving brown hydrogen peroxide bottles. I cut the top off and poke holes in the bottom. They are tall too. I think I will get some of these to increase the amount of containers I have!
I really like the clear container too so you can see the root system.
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
Name: Susan Virginia (Zone 8a) God is the only thing that matters.
Terrific!!
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
Randy's mom gave me test tubes with a styrofoam holder one year.. like the ones the doctor will use to get your blood work.... I tried them.. to hold over cuttings from NC farms.. when I did a big order... and they all leaked the water out... I can say those are not a good choice.. and they were hard to fill ... so I would assume if I filled them with mix .. they wouldn't be easy to water.. never saw the ones with caps on both ends.. love that!!!
Name: Susan Virginia (Zone 8a) God is the only thing that matters.
That is a great idea Karen, How many holes did you put in the bottom ?
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
I got this tip from a wintersowing friend. Fill the cup about 1/2 with soil, sow the seeds. As seedlings grow, add soil to the top. Plants end up planted deeper.
I've used the small clear solo cups for rooting plants which works great, but I love those narrow tubes and would love to find some like those Sherri used. I really like using clear containers to be able to view the developing root system.
~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!
I think it would be OK to share where I got these. They were from American Science and Surplus. Here's the page they are on: http://www.sciplus.com/categor... . They're online, but there is a store nearby and what a FUN store! All kinds of quirky things. The website is fun, too!
We are stardust, we are golden;
and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden. ~ Joni Mitchell ~