planting seeds in cardboard egg cartons

An easy solution is to cut off the container lid and put it under the bottom of the carton. Poke holes in the bottom of each egg cup and any moisture will drain out and into the lid underneath. Fill each egg cup with potting soil and place seeds in to the appropriate depth.

1. Can I use cardboard egg cartons to start seeds?
2. Can you plant seeds in egg boxes?
3. How long can seedlings stay in egg cartons?
4. What is the cheapest way to start seeds indoors?
5. Should you soak seeds before planting?
6. What is the best way to start seeds indoors?
7. How many seeds does it take to grow in one hole?
8. Can you start seeds in potting soil?
9. What kind of soil should I use to start seeds?
10. Do you think the plants will grow faster in egg tray?
11. Can you start tomato seeds in egg cartons?
12. Which plants like egg shells?
13. Is it too late to start seeds indoors?
14. How do you start seeds indoors with paper towels?
15. How often should you water seeds indoors?
16. How do you speed up seed germination?
17. Do good seeds float or sink?
18. How do you soak seeds before planting?

Can I use cardboard egg cartons to start seeds?

You can use egg cartons as a seed-starting tray! Depending on the type of carton you have, you can even cut apart the individual sections and plant them, as the carton will biodegrade. Be sure to poke small holes for drainage, and put the cartons on a tray or in a shallow pan to catch any residual water.

Can you plant seeds in egg boxes?

Fill an egg box with seedling compost. Sow your seeds in the box as per the instructions on the seed pack.

How long can seedlings stay in egg cartons?

Place the egg carton lid under the bottom to create a drainage tray. Fill the egg cells one-half to three-quarters full with potting mixture. A standard commercial potting mixture works well. A potting mixture containing fertilizer contains nutrients to sustain the plants for three to four weeks.

What is the cheapest way to start seeds indoors?

Use Yoplait Kids Plastic Cups/ or any other item in your kitchen to start your seeds indoors. Use Plastic wrap over each of your homemade containers until your seed sprouts to keep in the warmth. Use Seed Starting Soil Mix– it's lighter. The other stuff may work or it may not.

Should you soak seeds before planting?

Soaking seeds before planting helps you to break down the seed's natural defenses against what it expects from Mother Nature, which then allows it to germinate faster. Another reason is that while Mother Nature actively assaults seeds, she also gave those seeds an internal gauge to help them know when they should grow.

What is the best way to start seeds indoors?

How to Start Vegetable Seeds Indoors

1. Purchase your seeds from a trusted source. ...
2. Pot with seed-starting mix. ...
3. Make sure your containers have drainage holes. ...
4. Plant seeds at the proper depth. ...
5. After sowing, set the containers in a warm location. ...
6. Keep seed-starting mix moist. ...
7. As soon as seedlings emerge, place pots in a bright location.

How many seeds does it take to grow in one hole?

Don't exceed three seeds per hole. If more than one germinates, snip off extras at the soil line also. This prevents disturbance of the seedling roots on the one you'll continue growing out when thinning. Don't add more than one large seed to a hole.

Can you start seeds in potting soil?

Although potting soils may be used to start seeds, they tend to have a more coarse texture and may contain field soil, compost or composted manure along with vermiculite, peat moss or perlite. ... Although this may be an inconvenience, few seeds will be viable if the soil has been pasteurized.

What kind of soil should I use to start seeds?

Choose potting soil that's made for growing seedlings. Do not use soil from your garden or re-use potting soil from your houseplants. Start with a fresh, sterile mix that will ensure healthy, disease-free seedlings.

Do you think the plants will grow faster in egg tray?

Plants free from cardboard grew faster. ... The seeds germinated but not as fast (being the same plant). The explanation is that when you water a pot, the water eventually drains to the bottom, and since your seeds are in the top, you will have to use a lot of water every day to keep the earth around them moist.

Can you start tomato seeds in egg cartons?

You can take those seeds or try some other vegetable or fruit seeds to start in an egg carton seed starter. I like to use tomatoes because they're easy to grow and don't take up too much space in the garden. ... Let's fill that egg carton with soil and gently pack it down. You can use any gardening or potting soil.

Which plants like egg shells?

Plants like tomatoes, peppers and eggplants in particular will benefit from shell fertilizer, Savio said. The extra calcium will help prevent blossom-end rot. Broccoli, cauliflower, Swiss chard, spinach and amaranth are also calcium-packed and could use extra from eggshells.

Is it too late to start seeds indoors?

No, it's not too late.

You can start seeds year-round. It depends on what you would like to accomplish after planting your seeds. There is short-season gardening, hydroponic growing, indoor gardening, jump-start growing to have huge plants to transplant in spring, etc.

How do you start seeds indoors with paper towels?

How to germinate seeds in coffee filters (or paper towels)

1. Step 1: Gather your supplies. ...
2. Step 2: Moisten the coffee filters. ...
3. Step 3: Place your seeds on the coffee filter. ...
4. Step 4: Place a coffee filter inside each baggie. ...
5. Step 5: Wait for the magic of germination to happen. ...
6. Step 6: Transplant the germinated seed.

How often should you water seeds indoors?

Yes, seeds normally need to be watered at least once per day to keep the soil moist, not permitting it to dry out. In especially warm climates (or depending on your soil or garden setup), you may need to water more than once per day. Check on your seeds or seedlings frequently to make sure they have plenty of water.

How do you speed up seed germination?

One easy way to make seeds germinate faster is to presoak them for 24 hours in a shallow container filled with hot tap water. Water will penetrate the seed coat and cause the embryos inside to plump up. Don't soak them for longer than 24 hours because they could rot. Plant the seeds immediately in moist soil.

Do good seeds float or sink?

One method to check for seed viability is the water test. Take the seeds and place them in a container of water. Let the seeds sit for 15 minutes. If the seeds sink, they are still viable; if they float, discard, because they probably will not sprout.

How do you soak seeds before planting?

I pour hot tap water into a shallow container, empty a packet of seeds into the water, spread them out, and let them stand for up to 24 hours. Soak the seeds for any longer and they might rot. The seeds swell as water penetrates the seed coat and the embryo inside begins to plump up.