There are so many videos and posts out there about creative ways to reuse household items as seed starters, that I thought I'd try a few out for you! Check back in a few weeks and I'll share which were the most successful.
Option 1: the salsa jar I held back from recycling.You'll want to put some rocks or vase marbles in the bottom for drainage.
Option 2: the plastic vented produce container. This one held tomatoes, but you'll see this same container used for berries too. The idea behind these is that you can close the lid, creating a greenhouse effect.
Option 3: Any old plastic tub. We eat a ton of dairy, from sour cream to yogurt to cream cheese, so plastic tubs are a-plenty. I drilled some small holes for drainage, or you could use rocks, like we did with the glass jar.
Option 4: a TP or paper towel tube. Cut down to a few inches tall. Cut 4 slits around the bottom, so you can fold into a flat base, like a box. The idea here is that the cardboard is biodegradable, and when you're ready to plant outside, you can plant the tube and all.
Once you've gathered your containers, fill with potting soil and seeds. My seeds are coming in the form of a halved organic cherry tomato. No need to clean off the tomato - it will degrade in the soil. Push the tomatoes or seeds into the soil and cover with about 1" more of soil.
Place your starter pots in a sunny window and water as needed to keep the soil moist.
Happy planting, folks! What edible plants will you be growing this year?
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