Author Topic: Mini-propagators? (Read 5214 times)

tim · « **on:** March 27, 2006, 16:26:15 »

Half-wit??

The light only just dawned today!!

Dan 2 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2006, 16:34:55 »

Ingenious! ;D

daisymay · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2006, 16:38:53 »

they are good aren't they, should be in top tips! Check out the new packaging for Tesco's mushrooms, are perfect!think I have said this some where else, cannot remember.

also - mini muffins and cookies from the bakery - great excuse to have to buy them!

sandersj89 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2006, 17:10:51 »

Yep, I have used them for a few years but remember to punch holes in the base for drainage.

They only tend to last a couple for a couple of sowings but as they are free what the hell!

Jerry

tim · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2006, 17:15:44 »

Already have holes - that's what sold the idea to me!

DenBee · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2006, 17:23:14 »

I've got a few of those, and grapes come in a similar container.

Sueprmarket mince pvc packs, well washed of course, make good seed tray lids.

I've got a bag full just waiting to get used (when my hubbie, bless him, gets the greenhouse up ::) )

sandersj89 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2006, 17:24:32 »

Quote from: tim on March 27, 2006, 17:15:44

Already have holes - that's what sold the idea to me!

Ahhh, the ones my wife gave me did not have holes but did have hinged lids so had to punch some holes in them.

They brought on my dahlia seeds a treat.

Jerry

tim · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2006, 18:12:11 »

DB - the accidental garden looks like a giant proagator?

grawrc · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2006, 21:35:23 »

Good thinking Tim et al! I always try to reuse containers from the supermarket but sometimes it's a bit of a struggle. Still wish they'd cut down on packing...

moonbells · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2006, 23:08:19 »

Tim, please tell me what's behind the propagator!

It looks for all the world like you're growing a cross between sweetcorn and peas!

moonbells

DenBee · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2006, 23:15:48 »

Tim, if I can work out how to do that picture bigger in a post, I will.

It's the join between my roof and conservatory, as viewed from a velux window in the loft conversion (we have a bungalow). Last year we were amazed when a number of annuals started growing there. Antirrhinum, etc, all popped up (we've only been in the house about a year and a half). It did seem amusing at the time, but not so much now that it seems that they might have sprung a leak up there for us. ::)

DenBee · « **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2006, 23:31:56 »

Following instructions from elsewhere on the forum, I 'image'shacked' the photo.

Hope it works. :P

http://img234.imageshack.us/my.php?image=roof8rp.jpg

euronerd · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2006, 11:31:17 »

DenBee, that pic of yours had always puzzled me. Now it's all clear. Thanks. ;D

Geoff.

fluffygrue · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2006, 11:31:42 »

Yup, I do the same. I take great delight in buying propagators from Morrisons, as they come with free muffins. :D

Quite often I don't bother putting holes in the bottom if it's only temporary for seedlings, and it saves having to find a saucer/tray to stand it in. Course, I have to be really careful not to overwater them.

Melanie

gunnerbee · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2006, 12:31:41 »

The fresh sponge cake packaging that you get in tescos are excellent propagators too, The best ive used so far, nothing fails in them and you get to eat a whole spongecake!!!!

DenBee · « **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2006, 12:46:51 »

I must find a better profile photo. That one really doesn't make much sense as a thumbnail, does it? :)

My favourite mini-propagator so far this season has been my box of large freezer bags, bought at Poundland (my favourite shop). I put my seedtrays inside them, blow them up, tie them, and regularly re-inflate. So far it's working really well.

And it's good exercise for the diaphragm. :D

Columbus · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2006, 14:42:56 »

Hi Tim,

I spent ages looking at your pic thinking that the light wouldn`t get to the plants `cus of the label. How many times did i read the word "strawberries" before I got it ??? ??. BTW they are 2 packs for £2.50 at sainsburys at the moment. I think I`ll get some for my wife ;D

Col

tim · « **Reply #17 on:** March 28, 2006, 18:13:28 »

moonbells - thought no one would ask - was just coming in to ask why not!!
Yes - peas for peatops!!

DB - great photo!

Columbus - 99p a pack in the Coop! And the label will come off if anything germinates.

grawrc · « **Reply #18 on:** March 28, 2006, 18:29:55 »

Yes I was wondering too but too lazy to ask i guess. Glad to know the answer.

kitty · « **Reply #19 on:** March 30, 2006, 16:30:52 »

is it only me that think strawberries at this time of year taste like wood then? ;D
gor blimey think of the food miles!

roll on july when we are up to the gunnels in british strawbs! ;D ::)

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