Toilet Paper Roll Seedling Pots
Fun, easy, and enjoyed by both kiddos and adults, these Upcycled Toilet Paper Seedling Pots reuse old paper towel rolls and teach kids about plant growth and gardening. An easy indoor activity for cold, wet weather.
Materials
- 1 Waterproof Container
- 1 bag Pebbles or small rocks
- 6 Toilet paper rolls or Paper towel rolls, (see notes)
- 1 roll Twine
- 1 bag Planting soil
- Vegetable Seeds
Instructions
- Cover the bottom of a small waterproof container with small pebbles or rocks.
- Cut the twine into approximately 6-inch pieces and use scissors or a sharp knife (careful with the kids!) to cut the toilet paper rolls in half. Tie the piece of twine around the toilet paper roll (the twine is to prevent the toilet paper roll from unraveling with watering of the seedlings).
- Gently nudge the toilet paper roll in the pebbles so that it stands straight up and doesn't fall over. Fill the paper towel roll with soil, gently pressing down on the soil with your fingers. Add the seeds to the soil according to recommended depth and cover soil.
- Surround the toilet paper rolls with moss. Water each seedling until fully saturated, but not drowning.
- Cover the container with plastic wrap (or place in a plastic bag if it will fit). Keep the soil moist, but not too wet to prevent the toilet paper from molding. Once seeds start to sprout, remove plastic wrap to allow air circulation. Place them in an area that gets plenty of sunlight.
- Transfer entire toilet paper roll to the desired planting location and remove twine. Make sure entire toilet paper roll is covered in fresh soil.
Notes
Colored craft paper rolls are not recommended as I am unsure if they are fully compostable. Unfortunately, I could only scrape together 3 toilet paper rolls in time for this post.
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