Topic: Paper Pots

[kenkew]

Can I grow all of my seeds in paper pots? Flowers and veggies alike?  This will be my first time ever growing things from seed so need all the advice I can get!!!!  :)  Do the pot sizes differ for say carrots and cabbage etc? 

Hi Sam'.
This section is about making pots. For specific flowers/veg I suggest you cast an eye in some of the other threads where you'll get more detailed answers. We have some quite knowledgeble people on A4A.
The short answer is 'Yes'. You can grow anything in a paper pot but with either good or limited success. Carrots for instance are (my opinion) best sown direct after mixing with sand. Other small seeds might be best started in a seed tray.
 Do a search, if you don't find an answer on here I'll eat my walking sticks!... ;)

[Bjerreby]

This works well for me as a paper root trainer....

[terrier]

Is that waxed paper or just brown parcel paper? Good idea.

[kenkew]

Ordinary brown paper makes great root trainers. It's stronger than news-print and is really good for sweet peas but I reckon it's best not to plant the brown paper unless you open the bottom and make plenty of side holes first, but it will encourage long roots.

[terrier]

I guess you could just unwrap the brown paper without disturbing the roots, dib a larger hole and just water the plant in?

[kenkew]

Yup!