Great idea! in A Great Way To Start Seeds

By sherrilosee
September 20, 2012

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.

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clintbrown

Sep 19, 2012 6:12 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Clint Brown
Medina, TN (Zone 7b)

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!

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plantladylin

Sep 19, 2012 6:54 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Wow, I agree ... a really great idea ... perfect seed starting containers and that basket is ideal for watering too!

~ 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!

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sherrilosee

Sep 19, 2012 6:59 PM CST

Name: Sherri Losee
Bloomington, IN (Zone 6a)

Clint and Lin, glad you enjoyed!

We are stardust, we are golden;
and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden. ~ Joni Mitchell ~

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flaflwrgrl

Sep 19, 2012 7:14 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Most excellent tip Sherri!

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

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Onewish1

Sep 19, 2012 7:17 PM CST

Name: Allison
NJ (Zone 6a)

really neat idea!!!

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virginiarose

Sep 19, 2012 7:28 PM CST

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

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zuzu

Sep 19, 2012 7:54 PM CST

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Name: Zuzu
Northern California (Zone 9a)

Wow! That's amazing, Sherri, and ingenious!

| @zuzu | Post #311166 (7)

sherrilosee

Sep 19, 2012 9:07 PM CST

Name: Sherri Losee
Bloomington, IN (Zone 6a)

Thanks all - glad to share!

We are stardust, we are golden;
and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden. ~ Joni Mitchell ~

| @sherrilosee | Post #311188 (8)

springcolor

Sep 19, 2012 9:34 PM CST

Name: Julia
Washington State (Zone 7a)

Love it. I was just thinking of what I could use to place coleus cuttings in.

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ShadyGreenThumb

Sep 19, 2012 10:52 PM CST

Name: Cheryl
North of Houston TX (Zone 9a)

A most excellent idea! Can you share with us your source for the science tubes, if that's allowed? TIA

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kqcrna

Sep 20, 2012 3:42 AM CST

Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)

Very clever.

Karen

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Onewish1

Sep 20, 2012 4:00 AM CST

Name: Allison
NJ (Zone 6a)

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!!!

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chelle

Sep 20, 2012 4:19 AM CST

Name: Michele Roth
N.E. Indiana - Zone 5b, and F (Zone 9b)
I'm always on my way out the door..

I'd like to try some cuttings in these as well.

I could actually see what's happening root-wise.

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kqcrna

Sep 20, 2012 4:32 AM CST

Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)

Chelle, a cheap option for being able to see root development is solo cups.

Wintersown tomatoes in 16 oz. Solo cups

Roots

Karen

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virginiarose

Sep 20, 2012 4:37 AM CST

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

| @virginiarose | Post #311235 (15)

kqcrna

Sep 20, 2012 4:53 AM CST

Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)

I guess I poke 2 or 3 good sized holes.

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.

But again I've taken this thread astray.

Karen

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plantladylin

Sep 20, 2012 7:39 AM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

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!

| @plantladylin | Post #311302 (17)

kqcrna

Sep 20, 2012 7:57 AM CST

Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)

For seeing root development, and terrific root development, there's nothing like rootrainers.

I like the British ones, made by Haxnicks.
http://www.haxnicks.co.uk/sear...

Karen

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Onewish1

Sep 20, 2012 7:59 AM CST

Name: Allison
NJ (Zone 6a)

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sherrilosee

Sep 20, 2012 9:19 AM CST

Name: Sherri Losee
Bloomington, IN (Zone 6a)

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 ~

| @sherrilosee | Post #311343 (20)

A Great Way To Start Seeds

Great idea!

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A Great Way To Start Seeds Great idea!

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A Great Way To Start Seeds

Great idea!