making seed tapes with toilet paper

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wendyloo66 Stevensville, MT(Zone 4b) Jan 21, 2009

Last year I made seed tapes with toilet paper,,,,,has anyone else done this? You can buy seed tapes but why would you spend the money when you can use tp..anyone interested in this?

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wendyloo66 Stevensville, MT(Zone 4b) Jan 21, 2009

Roll out toilet paper, place seeds(spacing) according to package directions. Fold over the tp to cover seeds. Spray with water(wet but not soggy) let the tape thoroughly dry...roll up and store until planting. The seeds will stick too the tp and not move.

Last year I did this with carrot seeds, did not have too thin and they were huge!!
This year I will try lettuce, spinach...the list could go on..

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) Jan 21, 2009

I'm going to try this. It makes it a whole lot easier.

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Amber_lee Seminole, OK(Zone 7a) Jan 21, 2009

Sounds interesting. I am going to try this too.

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Bettypauze Victoria Harbour, ON Jan 21, 2009

Wendy loo when going through some magazines this morning a sheet fell out and it was how to make 'seed roll tape'..when I get home from work I'll post...probably much like yours..

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wendyloo66 Stevensville, MT(Zone 4b) Jan 21, 2009

thanx, looking forward it!! Wanda (born and raised in Regina lol!)

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Bettypauze Victoria Harbour, ON Jan 22, 2009

Have the sheet in hand, much to type so will keep it till I get to the office...

Think you've given me a 'to do' on my list of spring preparation...still several months to be even thinking of gardening but I am..this would make me feel productive and who knows, just might turn out the thing to do each and every year with seeds galore...

Wanted to add....have taken the lint tray fluff from dryer opened it up just slightly and have added seeds..recycling right..

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Bettypauze Victoria Harbour, ON Jan 22, 2009

ok...got that deleted..sorry guys!



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Marylyn_TX Houston, TX(Zone 9a) Jan 22, 2009

Oh, I think that's Darius' article, Betty. I printed it out, too! http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1800/

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wendyloo66 Stevensville, MT(Zone 4b) Jan 22, 2009

What a fabulous idea.....just learning to save flowers seeds...I have gerbera daisy seeds from last year .Will do the "rag doll test" to see if they will sprout......thank you sooooo much for the idea!!

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wendyloo66 Stevensville, MT(Zone 4b) Jan 22, 2009

thank you also too Darius for posting this wonderful idea!!


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