12 seedling ideas

Planting time is coming soon. Gardeners, summer residents and just amateurs who want to grow crops on their balcony will be engaged in seedlings.

What is better to plant seeds or leaves for rooting, we will tell about the advantages of each of the methods on our website decortop.techinfus.com/en/ in an article titled 12 Seedling Ideas.

1. Peat tablet.

A favorite among gardeners and gardeners is a peat tablet. It is used to grow indoor plant seeds, seedlings and root plant leaves. Its application gives very good results, it is very difficult not to grow seeds in a peat tablet.
The most important thing is that after the seedlings have grown or the leaf has taken root, we plant it in a pot of earth or in a summer cottage already in this tablet, nothing needs to be separated.

It is not required to plant several seeds in one hole, because a peat tablet is a means for growing one plant.

What is a peat tablet?

A peat tablet is a pressed peat that contains an antibacterial component, a growth stimulator for plants, and mineral fertilizers. It is called so because in its original form it resembles a pill.

Outside of the tablet is a fine mesh, which does not allow the soil to crumble.

How to use a peat tablet?

We take a container with high sides, put peat tablets. We fill them with water. They begin to absorb water, absorbing it into themselves and, as a result, increase in size, outwardly resembling a cylinder.

If there is a hole inside, then a seed or leaf is inserted there, if there is no hole, then we make it with a stick.

Large seeds are easily taken with fingers and placed in a tablet. If the seeds are very small, take a toothpick, moisten with water and apply to the seed, place in the hole.

After planting the seeds, do not water them with water. Because the tablet already contains water.

After the sprouts have appeared, you can transplant them into pots or on the land.

Pros:

- suitable for capricious plants, for seed germination;
- suitable for sowing expensive seeds (a very high percentage of their gathering);
- no need to add fertilizer, because everything is already in the tablet;
- convenient form. The mesh does not allow the earth to crumble, it is convenient to move, replant.

2. Tea bag.

We are all used to drinking tea. But not everyone knows that tea bags can be used to grow seedlings. We tell you how.
For seedlings, it is better to use a tea bag consisting of two halves (but not necessary). We are waiting for it to be dry, it is easier to work with it.

You can speed up the drying process if you put a tea bag on a battery or a sunny place.

What is needed to grow seedlings in a tea bag?

Capacity, tea bags will be inserted into it, as well as earth, a teaspoon, seeds or a leaf of a plant.

Sowing seeds in a tea bag.

Cut off the top of the tea bag. Using a teaspoon, pour the earth into a bag. We plant seeds.If we plant a rooting leaf, for example a violet leaf, then we make a recess and insert the violet leaf into the ground.

The tea bag is very similar to a peat tablet. The bag contains nutrients, it also has a “mesh”. The main thing is not to water often, because mold may form on the bag.

Pros:
- economical; No need to spend money, use what we have at home;
- contains nutrients;
- the method is suitable for rooting a leaf;

3. Egg

For example, we cook an omelette, scrambled eggs for breakfast, knead the dough and an empty egg remains.

What is needed to grow seedlings in eggshells?

For this process we need:
- eggshells. We also use an egg carton.
- plants' seeds;
- soil;

Egg shells can be harvested gradually. When cooking, put eggshells in a container.

Sowing seeds in egg shells.

We wash the egg with water, dry it. Pour the earth and plant the seeds. Place the eggshell in the egg carton. We put it on the sunny side. When there is sun, we put it with the lid open. Close the cardboard lid overnight.

Transplantation of sprouts when growing seedlings in eggshells.

Sprouts appeared from the ground, then they got stronger, became a little larger and already cramped in their eggshells - which means they need to be transplanted.

We take seedlings in an eggshell, lightly press down with a hand so that the root system grows and it is easier for the roots to free themselves from the shell.

This method is only suitable for later planting a plant in a summer cottage.

Pros:
- environmental friendliness - the shell quickly decomposes;
- natural fertilizer. When planting seedlings in eggshells in the ground, it enriches the soil with nutrients;
- when transplanting, the root system is not damaged;
- no need to spend money;
- contains nutrients;
- economical;

4. Plastic bottle.

A plastic bottle can be of any volume, for rooting leaves it is better to use a volume of less than 1 liter. For sprouting cucumbers, tomatoes, it is better to use a plastic bottle with a volume of 1 liter.

What is needed to grow seedlings in a plastic bottle?

For this method of growing seedlings, you must:
- knife;
- land;
- plastic bottle;
- mesh fabric (or gauze fabric);
- seeds;

We take a knife and cut off about 8 - 14 cm from the neck. It is easier to cut off a plastic bottle if it has a lid on it.

We substitute the upper plastic part of the bottle to the bottom edge of the bottle, measure and cut off. We insert the edge with the neck into the other part and see if it fits or needs to be trimmed.

We take a small piece of mesh, it is necessary so that the earth does not spill out through the neck of the bottle. To make it easier to put it, moisten it with water and put a bottle with a neck inside.

We fill with earth. We make holes (if required) or simply pour the seeds out of the bag. We pour water.

After a few days, the first sprouts already begin to appear, then they lengthen.

In order not to confuse in which bottle which seeds, we do not throw out the bag of seeds, but insert them between plastic containers.

Pros:

- economical.
- you can see how the root system grows;

5. On the water.

Many people remember this method from school days. In school days, the task was given to grow peas at home, they grew it on the water.

What is necessary for growing seedlings on water?

Capacity, fleece, seeds and water. We put cotton wool in the container, pour water, insert the seeds.For example, you can put peas.

Boiled water is needed, from a well or one that costs several days.

After a few days, it will be possible to see that the peas have absorbed water, split into 2 halves and have a sprout. It lengthens after a few days. Then we transplant it into a pot or open ground.

Pros:

- economical;
- simple and easy;

6. Snail

Among all known methods of planting seedlings, there is an interesting method of planting seeds, which is called "snail".

What is needed to grow seedlings using the snail method?

For this method, you need: seeds, a substrate for flooring (building substrate in white or blue), earth, a watering can with water, scissors, a container where the snail and stationery gum will be inserted.

Instead of a building substrate, you can use a regular newspaper. So that it does not burst when watering from water, we put it in a bag.

Sowing seeds in a snail.

Cut off the underlayment. The length can be any, the width is about 10 cm. Pour the earth on top. Departing from the edge of about 2 cm, lay out the seeds. We spin the roll.

Next, we continue to lay out the seeds and twist. When the substrate ends, we fix it with an elastic band. We insert the snail into the container, pour water on top.

When we change the position, then part of the earth from below may crumble. You can add a little land on top.

Pros:
- it is convenient to get sprouts when transplanting to a summer cottage;
- strong seedlings;
- takes up little space;

Container for cotton swabs.

Every person has cotton swabs in the bathroom. Standard packaging is a small transparent plastic container.

What is needed for growing seedlings in a container for cotton buds?

We take the earth, capacity, seeds, water, flowerpots, a nail and a towel. We heat the nail over the fire, which we hold in a towel so that there is no burn. We make holes in the container. From the fact that the nail is hot, it melts the package and passes through.

With the help of a nail, the holes are small, so the earth will not spill out. It is necessary to make them so that excess water flows into the pan and moisture does not stagnate.

We pour the earth, plant the seeds according to the instructions indicated on the back, we carry out watering. Also, this method is suitable for rooting and growing violets.

Pros:
- economical. No need to buy special pots, use what we have at home.

8. Peat Pots

There are special pots called peat. They are sold not only in the department for the garden, but also in standard chain stores. They are very inexpensive, from 35 rubles for several pots.

What is needed for growing seedlings in peat pots?

Earth, seeds, water and pots.

Peat pots do not have holes through which residual water will flow. It is advisable to do so, but not required. If holes are not made, then it is necessary to monitor watering, do not flood the ground.

Plants that are moisture-loving, such as coleus, feel great in them. When planting seeds or cuttings, holes in the pot can be omitted.

Pros:

- economical;
- environmentally friendly; When planted in the ground, the pot will decompose.

9. Tetra Pak bags.

At home, you can always find ordinary drinks that are sold in packages, such as juice, milk, kefir.

What is needed for growing seedlings in packs?

We wash the package, dry it. It is usually enough just to turn it over so that all excess drops of water drain. Cut in half and get two containers for seedlings. The one with an open spout, we seal this part.

We make holes in the lower part so that excess water drains and the root system does not rot. We pour the earth, plant seedlings and insert into pots.

If the plant is moisture-loving, holes can be omitted.

These bags can also be used as pots for seedlings. We put the bag horizontally, cut off the top of the cardboard and insert, for example, plastic cups with planted seeds.

Pros:

- economical;

10. Towel sleeves

Many housewives use paper towels in the kitchen. When it ends, a paper sleeve remains.

From below we make incisions and close the bottom. Firmly fix. Pour the earth and plant the seeds.

The melon method resembles peat pots and the advantages of this method are the same.

Pros:

- economical;
- environmentally friendly; When landing in the ground, the sleeve will decompose.

11. Plastic cups

Plastic cups are the cheapest way to grow seedlings.

Using scissors, we make holes at the bottom of the cup, cut off the side parts a little, excess water will drain through these holes. We pour earth into half a cup, plant seeds or leaves for rooting.

This method is common among summer residents, as well as those who are engaged in breeding and selling violets.

Pros:

- economical;
- you can see when you need to transplant the plant (the root system occupies the entire cup);

12. Trays from eggs

An egg tray is a great way to grow seedlings. Cells of small size, easy to carry.

We plant the seeds according to the standard scheme. When sprouts appeared, the root system became larger, the cell is already cramped and the plant needs to be transplanted into a flower pot or to a summer cottage.

Pros:

- economical;
- convenient to carry;

Whatever planting method you choose, in order not to forget what you planted, it is better to take an ice cream stick and write the name of the type of sowing with a felt-tip pen, indicate the variety.

It is necessary to plant seeds, leaves for rooting in a small container, so the seeds will sprout faster or the leaf will take root.
All plants love heat, so we create a mini greenhouse. You can cover with glass, a lid, put the container in a bag or cover with a bag or put in a large container with a lid. Sometimes you need to ventilate, if this is not done, then mold can form.

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