![]() Your tomato plant will quickly outgrow the small size and you’ll just have to do it again or make a bigger pot for it. For example, you don’t want to use a toilet paper roll size for a tomato plant that you start 8 weeks in advance. I recommend using a larger diameter the further in advance you need to start the seed. Any circular item will do, as long as the sides are straight and it’s the diameter you want. ![]() I like to use small jars, cups that are straight at the sides, wine bottles, or empty pop cans. What are good items for a paper pot mold? (It may take a few hours for the water to soak through, but it’s much better for your new seed-babies.) Put your new newspaper seedling pots in a waterproof container, and water from the bottom.Fill with potting soil and add your seed.Fold in to create the bottom of the pot.Roll the newsprint strip around the mold, leaving space at one end to fold in at the bottom.Make sure the strips of paper are long enough to roll around your mold at least twice, if not three times.) (You’ll need to allow enough space at the end to fold in the newspaper and create the bottom of the pot. Cut the newspaper into strips that are the height of your container, plus an inch or two more.Tall circular items to use as molds or one of these fancy seed pot makers. ![]() To make paper seed starting cups, you’ll need the following supplies: Thanks for supporting Shifting Roots! WHAT SUPPLIES DO I NEED TO MAKE COMPOSTABLE POTS? You can read more about it in my privacy policy. This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase something from one of my links, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. ![]()
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