How To Make Pots from Newspaper

Making your own pots out of newspaper is one of the best options for seed starting.  They are quick, easy, and almost free.  It scores pretty high on the eco-friendly scale too, since you are reusing, and the paper is biodegradable.  The size of the pot can be adjusted depending on the size of the form you use.  These pots are pretty large because I wanted to give the tomato plant starts plenty of room for expansion.

1- Layout a couple full sheets of newspaper on a flat surface

2- Fold lengthwise

3- Add another sheet for thickness

4- Fold again

5- Use straight-sided glass (or other form), place rim at half-way point, and roll

6- Roll newspaper around form, and optionally tape

7-  Fold edge of newspaper down

8 – Remove glass/form

9 – Turn glass around and use to flatten and compress bottom of pot

10 – Remove glass/form again; Done!

 

 

 

About Brian Gallimore

Brian is a backyard vegetable gardener, permaculturist, aquaponics enthusiast, and maintainer of the online community at northtexasvegetablegardeners.com.
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1 Response to How To Make Pots from Newspaper

  1. mary says:

    Thats a great tip i will share it with my members..

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