spare paper potmaker

[norfolklass]

I have two of these (both unused :-[ so far ;D)so if anyone would like one, please shout!

http://www.organiccatalog.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=642

[norfolklass]

[carolinej]

Hello,
I would love a potmaker, but I dont have a lot to  swap, a few varieties of tomato, and some mixed perrenials. If u like , you could suggest something I could get for you. Dont worry if you get better offers :).

cj :)

[norfolklass]

hi cj, I'm afraid you were pipped at the post by a PM :( :( :(
so sorry!

[carolinej]

Ah well, will keep using the rolling pin method then ::)

Thanks anyway

cj :)

[kt.]

I have looked at the link for this product. It looks good and seems a good idea and investment, but before I part with my hard earned dosh could anyone please tell me:

As the paper decomposes anyway, Is it worth buying or does the pot come apart when watering seedlings each day prior to planting outdoors? I don't want to be watering and the paper & it suddenly become too mushy and lose my seedling as a little plant just prior to transplanting.  ???

[glow777]

the paper pots I make (using a jam jar) hold together ok and if anything you have to rip the bottom out of them when lanting up. Never had a bad apilage with them and I have never seen any evidence of them come harvest time.

I used to use them for parsnips and still use them for sweetcorn, some beans and celery.

I cant see the point in buying a device when any kind of jar, tin, cup etc will make a pot in less than 30 seconds

[Merry Tiller]

I use an offcut of 2inch plastic pipe for sweetcorn & runners

[GrowingChillis]

can someone post how to do the folds

I have seen these things but never used one,

doesnt seem worth buying like merry said

[dandelion]

Origami plant pots instructions:

http://www.geocities.com/newspaperpots/


And a picture of some I made last season.



I think these are brilliant because the plants sit snugly together and thanks to the capillary action the pots are always evenly watered.

[GrowingChillis]

Ah I remeber reading that link in the summer,
when I was considering buying a pot maker.

took me ages to work out how it all folds together
but I made one in the end, it wasnt too bad,
but the flaps are annoying, and I remeber having
trouble making the pot stand upright.

Are there any other methods?
the link doesnt use any kind of block
to build it around

Nice pics

[ted72]

wow dandelion they are fab.

Im going to print instructions off and make a batch up, should fit better into trays then circular pots

trina

[dandelion]

took me ages to work out how it all folds together
but I made one in the end, it wasnt too bad,
but the flaps are annoying, and I remeber having
trouble making the pot stand upright.

I took me a while to work it out too ;), but once you get the hang of it  it's straightforward. I agree about the flaps being annoying; I staple them!
You can experiment with different newspapers to make different sized pots.

[Blue Bird]

Hi I have just made my first 5 !! took some time until I got it right  :) :) must be all those years watching Blue Peter has helped!!!!!!!
Cheers for the tip

BB

[Merry Tiller]

The jam jar/tube method is much easier & quicker

[kt.]

The jam jar/tube method is much easier & quicker

Never heard of it before. Do you just wrap paper round the jar or stuff it inside and leave a gap, then pull it out and stuff it with compost. Or am I just thinking boll**cks ::)

[Merry Tiller]

Yes, tear newspaper in half, then half again. Wrap one piece around whatever you're using & glue the end, I use a pritstick, leave a couple of inches overhanging the end. Twist the overhang & shove it up inside the tube then pull it all free, job done. You can make loads in half an hour

[GrowingChillis]

Is there anyway to do it without glue.
is prit stick bad for plants?
could it get into the water?

[Emagggie]

I make mine by the same method but I find if you fold over the last corner at the end, it stays in place. ie;
fold half a sheet of broad sheet newspaper in half top to bottom, wrap around cardboard toilet roll inner 'til you get to the last 3", leaving 1/8 t.roll showing at top, fold over top corner to about 1/2 way, finish rolling,twist surplus at bottom and poke up the hole.Remove t.roll and Bob's your Uncle.

[tricia]

Have just made half-a-dozen pots using the jam-jar method. Brilliant - and so easy to make them as deep as needed ;). How many times should the newspaper be wound round the jars to be sure they don't disintegrate too soon?

I shall be using them in the base trays of my old green modules this year. I always find the 24 sections to be too shallow for rooting some seeds. No more empty loo rolls for me either - I always hated the black sooty mould that appeared over time ::).

The things I learn on A4A 8) 8).

Tricia

[Merry Tiller]

Is there anyway to do it without glue. - yes
is prit stick bad for plants? - no
could it get into the water? - huh?