WEEK 5: Seed Starting Pots

After ordering enough seeds to feed an army, we are beginning to slowly collect newspapers and create seed pots so as to start our crop downstairs on the growing shelves.  We started off by cuttting newspapers into strips.  Placing a strip on the counter, we would spray water on it with a spray bottle until soaked. To add extra duarability, another strip of newspaper is layed on top and soak it as well. Taking a pill bottle, the paper is loosely rolled up to form a tube.  Lastly, we placed our tubes into a tray to dry.

 

 

Later, we will plant our seeds in soil that will be placed inside the tubes. When they are ready to transfer into the garden, the whole tube will go into the ground and eventually the newsprint will breakdown in the soil. The tubes of course, are open on the bottom for the roots to go down into the earth.

Total Cost: $0.00