STARTING PLANTS IN PAPER POTS

NEWSPRINT POTS ARE A COST-EFFECTIVE, ECO-FRIENDLY WAY TO START SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS, EASILY MADE AT HOME FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS

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In our environmentally conscious world, every small effort toward sustainability matters. An eco-friendly practice that’s easy to implement is the use of homemade newspaper pots for starting seeds and raising seedlings. Making newspaper pots is a great way to repurpose old newspapers and the benefit is that such containers are biodegradable — they can be planted directly into the soil, eliminating the need for plastic pots and reducing transplant shock for the seedlings. They also provide good aeration and drainage for the roots, promoting healthier growth. Moreover, paper pots can be made at home with minimal materials, which saves money and is also a great activity for those cold winter months. Come late winter, they’re a great way to start warm-season seeds like tomatoes indoors and get a head start on the growing season…

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