Growing pots made from old, recycled newspaper - it couldn't be easier or cheaper. These DIY works are quick to make and environmentally friendly. Because they rot as soon as they have served their purpose as a container for young plants. And don't worry, they hold the earth together long enough.
How can I make nursery pots out of newspaper?
You will need half a page of aDaily newspaperper growing potWrapFold the piece of paper around a thinround bottle, the newspaper should protrude slightly at the bottom of the bottle. Fold over the excess newspaper piece by piece and carefully pull off the paper pot.
Which newspaper is suitable for growing pots?
old newspapersare ideal for growing pots. Pages or pieces that are onlyblack and white printed are best suited. You will need a strip of newspaper measuring approximately 25 x 35 cm for each cultivation pot. You get it by cutting a simple newspaper page in half. A small round bottle or similar container with the following dimensions is required as an aid:
- about 4 to 5 cm in diameter
- at least 12 cm height
- straight wall
How do I form stable growing pots out of newspaper?
- Fold the newspaper once to create a double-layered area approximately 35 x 12 cm.
- Lay the bottle flat on the piece of newspaper, parallel with the edge of one short side.
- Position the bottle so that the bottom of the bottle is far enough away from the lower edge of the newspaper so that the entire bottom can be covered with newspaper later after it has been folded over.
- Wrap the bottle in the newspaper.
- Wrap the excess newspaper on the bottom of the bottle piece by piece, starting with the open spot
- Set the bottle upright and press the bottom of the bottle firmly against the tabletop.
- Then hold the roll of newspaper with one hand while pulling out the bottle with the other hand.
- Place a finger on the bottom of the potty and press it slightly inwards in the middle. This way it will be easier to lay down later.
How do I use newspaper nursery pots correctly?
Once the growing pots have been made, you can fill them withgrowing soiland sow the seeds. Place the newspaper pots next to each otherin a bowl whose bottom does not allow water to pass through. This means you can water seeds and young plants without worry. It also gives the pots more support. However, do not overdo it with watering, otherwise mold may form on the pots. When the time comes, you can plant out the young plants using the paper pot. The paper rots in the ground.
Tip
You can make more stable alternatives out of egg carton or toilet paper rolls
If the growing pots made of newspaper seem too thin and wobbly to you, then use other alternatives for sowing, for example the recesses of an egg carton. You can also make lots of free, rot-proof nursery pots by upcycling toilet paper rolls.
