New Seeding Container http://jiurag.notlong.com/ 22 March 2008 New Seeding Container. While burning holes in a plastic cup for producing a seedling container the conventional method of making holes in the bottom stuck me as probably unnecessary. Why not make a small area to contain water. I decided to make the drain holes in the side a small distance from the bottom. This leaves a small reservoir to keep some water . Usually this will be far enough from the roots to prevent damage, and hopefully will supply water due to wick effect longer than would be the case if the holes were in the bottom. The seeds planted are Jade Cross Brussel Sprouts. Anyway it is worth a try.
Durgan you really are the father of invention. What a great idea. I am most impressed with the coffee filter. Probably other material could also be used that would work such as the ECO friendly shopping bag material. Don't know what it's called. Liz
Coffee filters are readily availabale and they are dirt cheap, and no cutting is required. Also, one can get the larger size filters for the one gallon pots. I have a box of 1000 for almost nothing, and they should last for years. Not only do they contain the soil, but help conatin the root. Plus, Plus, Plus.
