Make Your Own Plug Seed Planters!

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I prefer seed raising methods that don't disturb the roots when it comes time to plant out the seedlings, so I decided to make my own reusable plug seed planters.
NOTE: There is evidence that PVC does leach chemicals over time, and some people advise against growing plants in PVC. Personally, on current evidence, I am not concerned about this due to the short duration that seedlings remain in these tubes. However if this is of concern to you, use CPVC (high temp PVC) or an alternative material that you believe is safer.
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@tassie2348 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought of running some day classes? I've so much to learn and have so many questions! I'd happily drive up and attend!

@lou67411 Жыл бұрын

Thanks John for the ideas, been watching for awhile an good to see an Aussie doing some garden tutorials.

@jupvanrinkhuyzen6213 8 ай бұрын

I used the inside carton roll of loo paper, made 4 equidistant cuts around an inch and folded those in to make a base. Filled them up with soil and placed them in plastic trays. Then sowed the seeds and when the plants were the right size, I planted the whole thing where i wanted them. Cheap and wuick

@glenhehir3833 Жыл бұрын

Great idea mate. I might have to give it a try.

@wildchook745 Жыл бұрын

Clever. Enjoyable to watch, John.

@leesteele666 Жыл бұрын

All the best in growing 👍🏻

@raleighsbudgetlife7162 Жыл бұрын

Very clever. I hope it works for you.

@mannbat Жыл бұрын

This is great! I did something very similar (pipe cut to length, glued together to form a cluster) however my approach to having a "base" was a little different to yours. I just used a perforated rigid seedling tray rather than creating individual bases for the tubes. This has the added benefit of supporting the weight when I move the seedlings about. Then I created a single base piece and screwed it onto some dowel for a handle. It looks a bit like a plunger. It works really well to push the seedlings out without disrupting the roots, and it avoids the fiddly bit of creating lots of bases (trying to flatten PVC, cutting to size, hot gluing, drilling holes, etc).

@redcrystal69 Жыл бұрын

That looks like a wining idea John! I will have to see if my husband can whip me some up :D

@berylhunter7509 Жыл бұрын

I save our toilet roll tubes and use those for beans and corn seed. Just have to make sure you bury the cardboard under the soil as they will wick the water upwards. Beryl in NZ

@homesteading Жыл бұрын

Toilet rolls work too...once.

@berylhunter7509 Жыл бұрын

That's all you need, once. Adds carbon back to the soil as well. I currently have my first batch of corn growing in TP rolls ready for planting out in 2 or 3 weeks time. I will then do another batch. Beryl in NZ

@tedvandermale2597 Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@rosalynhansen6713 Жыл бұрын

Very clever design!

@gertwolmarans6974 Жыл бұрын

What a stunning idea. Thank you, sir

@GR8Tmate Жыл бұрын

Some great ideas there John, Thanks for Sharing. Was thinking about you today and hope everything is going okay for you through all this aweful torrential flooding rain. Stay safe mate !

@homesteading Жыл бұрын

Thanks! All good, just very wet! Hope to have a new video out in couple of days.

@Katiegwen777 Жыл бұрын

I came here to check on you, too. Hope you haven’t been affected by the flooding in Tas

@GR8Tmate Жыл бұрын

@@Katiegwen777 I think he's fairly elevated but even when you're not directly affected by the flooding such extensive rain can cause all sorts of problems, everything from destroying crops, roads, damaging buildings. From his reply I am guessing he's going to show us some of the local flooding and damage, good news he's okay as this is one of my favourite KZfaq channels, theres not many people that willing to share such extensive knowledge.

@Katiegwen777 Жыл бұрын

One of my go-to channels, too. 😊 Im in southern Tas so have been keeping a close eye on the weather up north.

@GR8Tmate Жыл бұрын

@@Katiegwen777 I love d southern TAS, beautiful part of the world 👍

@petropzqi 4 ай бұрын

Just find a nuget on KZfaq. This is gold, thank you

@leeanne5152 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea I have off cuts of PVC going to make some

@denisebrady6858 Жыл бұрын

Interesting John but that is quite involved for me anyway. I will continue using my trays. Cheers Denise

@marinafreeman3968 2 ай бұрын

Hi John, can you do an update on how they worked for you in an upcoming tutorial. Thanks.

@homesteading Ай бұрын

You can see the result briefly in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLpja5qX3ZjKg6M.htmlsi=Bb3Dkklx75UwzNxM&t=222 But I may do more on them next spring.

@raydel5732 Жыл бұрын

John, go and buy yourself some yogurt in 6 oz cups. Eat the yogurt . Put holes in the bottom of the empty cups. You will save money and time as you grow your seedlings in the yogurt cups. Ray Delbury Sussex County N J USA

@homesteading Жыл бұрын

No, we save more money by making our own yogurt! Make these once, and they will last a long time.

@barbaradumler6503 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good idea. What about when the roots grow through the bottom holes, you may compromise the roots trying to get them out I think it would be a better idea to put it on a flat surface. Definitely going to try with a deeper height. Thanks.

@stevemartino6961 Жыл бұрын

Cutting roots is like topping a plant as long as it’s at the ends it only increases the roots and won’t stress the plant…..some people actually put razor blades in their soil so they get cut as they grow

@TheHamlinHooker1 Жыл бұрын

Looks like my grandpa.... like.... a lot!

@janeb1400 Жыл бұрын

Genius!

@Chris-op7yt Жыл бұрын

i just use commercial grade cell trays, which are not available in usual stores. last a lifetime. instead of more wastes of time, which is not free.

@GunShot101 Жыл бұрын

let us know how them plugs go

@harrynguyen2751 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Your videos should be seen by more watchers. May I repost your channel without changing anything on the clean platform named Ganjing World? Thank you!

@homesteading Жыл бұрын

No, you may not repost these videos.

@DingoAteMeBaby Жыл бұрын

PVC is really not the material you want around your plants. The trays are made of HDPE for a reason

@homesteading Жыл бұрын

Yes PVC can leach and a HDPE version would better...but do you have evidence that there would be significant leaching in the short time period that seedlings would be there - 4-8 weeks?