Get started on your garden plans and preparations and learn How to Plant Seeds using a simple gardening hack.
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I’ve spent a bit of time this past week getting some of my seeds together and ready for the spring,
I would like for my plants can be in the ground as soon as possible. So they can begin providing me with fresh fruits and veggies as soon as possible.
I thought I would share one of my gardening tips for how to plant seeds using an egg carton.
Egg Carton Seed Starter Materials
- Empty egg cartons
- Potting soil
- Seeds of your choosing
- Mini popsicle sticks
- Permanent marker
- Utility knife
How to Plant Seeds in Egg Cartons
Reusing empty egg cartons is a great way to create seed starters. You’ll want to make sure you are using the kind made from cardboard.
They can be transplanted directly into your garden, once the seeds have started and grown a bit.
Just follow the steps below to create your own mini DIY Seed Starter Greenhouse Growing Trays.
DIY Seed Starter Growing Trays
Collect your empty egg cartons and cut out a panel from the lid using your utility knife.
This is an important step. As your seeds grow they will need plenty of space.
Fill the bottom half of the cartons with your organic potting soil.
Using your Permanent marker, write the names of the plants you’ve chosen to grow, on the mini popsicle sticks.
Put in your seeds, one or two seeds per cell. Then make sure to add a little water.
Insert the sticks in their designated areas, to help you remember which plants are growing where.
Close the lid and stick the cartons near a light source and allow them to grow until your garden is ready for them.
Don’t forget to check on them and water them regularly as they are growing.
You’ll have plenty of plants to add to your garden in no time. I love being able to reply on my garden to provide me with fresh fruits and veggies all season long.
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Sandy McAtee says
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Patricia Cohen says
Does the Egg Cartons have to be Paper
Kristie Sawicki says
Yes, those ones are the only ones that will break down in the dirt.
Brad Hands says
Hello Kristi
Try using egg shells to start yourSeed
Kristie Sawicki says
Great idea, thanks!
Patricia Peterson says
I liked the information about starting seeds in egg cartons. Thank You
Kristie Sawicki says
You’re welcome 🙂
Patricia deBraganza says
I stumbled across your blog and I’m so happy I did! You have such amazing tips! Thanks for all your ideas and keep up the great work
Kristie Sawicki says
Thank YOU so much for your kind words.
Caroline Howard says
Love your egg carton seed starter idea
Kristie Sawicki says
I’m happy to heat this.