Starting seeds in egg cartons

kimmieC Harrison, MI May 08, 2008

This is my first try at starting seeds. I had heard that starting seeds in egg cartons was a good way to reuse them, however, I found that they soak up the water to fast and you have to water sometimes three times a day! Also they are so shallow I feel it don't give the seedling much room. Just wanted others to know in case they thought of using them.
Kimmie

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LorraineR Gilmer, TX(Zone 8a) May 08, 2008

YOU are so right. I finally just started using 8 oz syrofoam and when the roots were big , I could just plant in the ground, didn't have to re pot. Plus the 8 oz size holds the perfect amount of soil Saved a lot of time, but I'm like you, I wanted to find a use for everything!!!

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edgeoftheworld Conneaut, OH(Zone 5a) May 08, 2008

Egg cartons are good for eggs,and that is it.Give them to a farmer who has a hen house.They are really happy to get them.They may even give you some farm fresh eggs for your trouble.Now thats a recycle program.Edge

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LorraineR Gilmer, TX(Zone 8a) May 08, 2008

Hey, good idea/!!! There's a chicken farm right down the hill from me.

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thwoods Hermitage, PA(Zone 5b) May 09, 2008

Whether you use milk cartons or something else, cover the whole container with plastic wrap until the seeds sprout, and you will have much less watering to do. Generally, if your saran wrap gets condensation on it, then you don't need to water more. Just water when the plastic looks dry and the soil feels less moist.
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