The Plantito`!! Cheapest way to grow Hundreds of seedlings!

in #gardening7 years ago (edited)

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This is the cheapest way to grow seedlings in the smallest space possible. We call it the Plantito`. You only need three things- Plastic Cling wrap, soil and seeds. Its very simple and won't take much of your time. Alright ya'll lets get gardening!

First get that plastic wrap out. I typically make it about a foot long. Lay it down flat, it helps to put a towel under it so it doesnt stick to anything...
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Next reach for that soil. I usually put about a cup of soil. You can adjust this depending on how thick you'd like the starter pot to be. Put it on the far side of the cling wrap.20180324_150340.jpg

Fold the cling wrap up about halfway & smooth it over.
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Make sure theres about 2-3 inches of space with no soil on the edge of the far side. Scoot the soil in a nice tight pile. 20180324_150423.jpg

Now get ready to feel like your working at Taco Bell cause your gonna be rollin' it like a burrito! Tuck the edge of the plastic in & starting rolling.20180324_150455.jpg

At first it will feel real loose but keep tightening it as you roll..20180324_150512.jpg

Keep on rollin'...
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The cling wrap should stick togetheir and form the most perfect little starter pot that's long enough to support a long healthy tap root.
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Your first one may not look this tight, but as you get the hang of it you'll get better & better ;)
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Now plant the seed & label it. Yes, its really that simple.
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I typically can fit about 120-160 in average sized box. And a bag with a yard of potting soil will do hundreds of them.
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Overall, we've seen all our plants thrive with this method. It lets them build a nice deep root system while also letting them grow bigger before having to transplant them.
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Very cool idea for growing seedlings @growingyourtrees!

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Awesome, thanks!

Good idea @growingyourtrees!! We like to use TP rolls to start some seeds but going to have to try your way also!!😁

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