DON’T Start Seeds On Paper Towels - DO THIS INSTEAD
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
- Learn how to successfully start seeds - using a better medium than paper towels. Starting seeds on paper towels was frustrating. I almost always ended up damaging my seedlings because their delicate roots stuck to the paper towel. Well, not anymore if you follow this tip!!
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I have had amazing success with paper towels and the mistake is you DON'T extract them you just plant the whole piece of towel 🤔the towel is biodegradable!
If the paper towel isn't soft enough to easily tear into sections, I just cut a little bit to get it started, and then I can get a little piece with each seed.
@@christajennings3828 exactly
this was the comment i was looking for.. agreed
That's what I was going to say when I saw your comment but you've said it all.
It's so simple.
How much light do the seeds need to successfully germinate them? Morning sun or evening sun?
I've had 100% success with germination on paper towels
Wish you would have shown how you picked up the plants to transplant.
I haven't tried this but wouldn't it make sense to plant them with the paper? It will degrade after some time.
Put the seeds down first and then the paper towel. The roots will try to grow down, away from the paper towel.
In a clear container you will also be able to see germination from the underside without pulling up the paper.
Plant as soon as first sprout emerges.. Don't let the root develope first.
This is actually my favorite method for starting seeds. I've done this for almost 20 years now. I use the large cosmetic cotton rounds with 8oz. containers with lids. I get many years of use out of the containers.
Some newer paper towels have nylon threads, so make sure you're using the cheap ones. also, you can cut the towels before you use them into strips and make your own seed tapes.
I have paper towel germination going on right now, but I agree with you regarding the basil. It's too tiny, so I direct-sow in starter pots.
The other seeds like tomatoes are easy to grab with fine tweezers. I've done 4 in the last 24 hours!
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A weed farmer in California (where else?) scavenged a few BROKEN
commercial refrigerators from a scrap dealer. He fixed the inside light,
cut the cord to the compressors and uses them for seed germination.
He places his seed trays inside on growpads & the insulation to keep the
refer cold, keeps it warm. WOW. Starting refer in a refer. Whoda thought?
Reuse-Recycle-Repurpose just like any good hippie would.
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I give up to seeding in containers, I try paper towels and now I’m 100% got everything that I needed.
I don't understand why people wait until the taproot grows before planting. I plant them when the root first starts to come out. The toilet paper is a good idea if you want to let the roots grow longer.
I agree with you Robert, as soon as it sprouts, plant it then, because the longer the root gets the easier it is to damage it, the little tiny root is so fragile.
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Your way of presentation is sweet and to the point.
This is a great method. Thanks for the effort in this video!
Thanks for confirming this method I have been relying on it ever since my love for gardening ever engulfed me.
I use methods like the paper towel method all the time. The main secret is not to put the towels under the seeds, only put the towels on top of the seeds. By doing this, the roots will grow down and away from the towel and the roots will not get stuck in the towel.
I make homemade seed tape using TP and Elmer's Schoolhouse glue. This works especially well for seeds that are very tiny like carrot seeds. The cheaper the TP the more easily it will degrade in the soil.
How do you use the glue?
I make little dots on the tissue and place a seed on each dot. Distance between dots depends on the kind of seed you are planting. Same with the depth you lay the seed tape.
@@CathyM-uv1it dots with glue? Which glue? Water soluble? Thanks.
Elmer’s Schoolhouse glue is water soluble and non toxic. You just squeeze out little drops and then put a seed on each drop.
@CathyM-uv1it I am going to try this process. I have some RV toilet paper. It is single and lightweight. I love the idea of getting flower seeds prepared, then just laying it on the ground. Covering with soil and waiting. I guess this will deter birds and critters? 🥴
Thankyou for replying.
You are so right about the paper towels. Next year I will try TP. Thanks😊
Thank you so much for this wonderful idea!
I took onion seeds, placed them like how you did, put another square of tp on top, wetted it, then picked up the whole thing and put it in a seedling pot. Then sprinkled a bit of soil over it. They are hard to see but the tp kept everything in place ^_^
Just tear the paper towel if the seed is tiny and you're afraid of hurting the sprout. No problem
What she was saying is that the toilet paper tears easier. Often the roots are in the paper towel and it is hard to tear apart without damaging the roots.
@@ellenfisher6341 well I have had the problem, guess I don't use the cheaper paper towels so her advice is good!
Why not just put the toilet paper square on top of the potting soil, sprinkle the seeds, cover with another toilet paper square, spray the toilet paper thoroughly, and cover to keep moisture from evaporating. that way, the seed will sprout, poke its way through the damp toilet paper and voilà, there is the potting soil right there.
Brilliant adaptation, total common sense. Thanks libbyworkman.
I love this idea. I've got warm enough nights finally to sow outdoors. Going to try your idea this weekend.
Mi hermano era ingeniero de industrias del papel: hay un aditivo para papeles especiales que es tóxico: es el bario pero dudo mucho que se use para papeles de uso doméstico.
Un papel con bario arde con llama verde.
Thanks for this idea. I've been frustrated with paperctowels.
I use the paper towel method without issues, you can easily tear the paper towel around the seed/seedling to plant it and it's biodegradable. Having said that, I can see how toilet paper would work the same. Showing how you separate the seeds/seedlings that are on the toilet paper would be helpful to see the benefit of using toilet paper over paper towel, maybe I'm missing something.
I use makeup remover pad's instead
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Typically you want to see if they even germinate in the paper towel so you can get a visual of viable seeds, normally you want to plant those seeds right when they germinate and not wait until you produce a longer tap root, right as it breaks through the shell is when you want to plant the seed using the paper towel method...I'd also like to add to increase the chance of germination, look into making LABS from Korean Natural Farming, spraying them with beneficial microbes improves the health of the plant, LABS inoculates the roots right off the bat to get a good start
Never had any issues myself.
If you want to find out if an old pack of seeds is still viable, use the paper towel in a ziplock bag, with just a few seeds, and spray it lightly. I put it on top of my fridge, out of direct sunlight. Sunshine will cause the plastic to break down, and the fumes will kill
When did you add dirt in the seeds?
i don't know if anyone mentioned the "Forever chemicals," in toilet paper...i don't know if all brands have chemicals...Maybe the bamboo ones don't, or the ones you can find at health food stores...
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thanks for the advice sister
You skipped the most crucial part where the seedlings germinates and then you are transferring them to the soil.
No need for a paper towel at all. Just put your seeds in a cup of water for couple of hours and then plant them in an pot.
I'm wondering if septic safe toilet paper would work well.
Put them upside down
What do you mean?
@@jude7321 they may mean to turn the container upside down. That way it will be dark on the bottom and light on top.
That's what I thought before i watched the video.