DIY Plant Pots

Any kind of seed will work in a toilet roll plant pots, but they are especially good for planting seeds that do not like to have their roots disturbed, such as root vegetables like carrots, beetroot, parsnips or even seeds you would normally sow straight into the ground like peas and beans. But you can easily use them for any seeds such as squash, sweetcorn, sweet peas and melons. They are so versatile!

WHAT YOU NEED TO BEGIN:

• toilet rolls (or kitchen rolls cut in half would work too)
• scissors
• potting soil or multi purpose compost
• seeds
• waterproof tray

1. Collect as many toilet rolls (and kitchen rolls) as you can!

2. Make 4 small slits about 2cm long at right angles to each other.

3. Fold the first three flaps so that they overlap each other.

4. Tuck the last flap like how you would close a cardboard box.

5. Fill with potting soil or a good quality multi purpose compost and sow your seeds!

6. After seedlings have grown and you have hardened them off they can be planted outside! To harden the seedlings off take them outdoors for a few hours each day.

 

This is a fun activity you can do with the whole family and a great way to reuse your toilet rolls. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!