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Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
Tue Jan 6, 2015, 04:14 AM Jan 2015

How To: Self-Watering Seed Starter Pots

Came across this on FB and looked like an interesting project.

http://www.seattlesundries.com/blogs/news/11749733-how-to-self-watering-seed-starter-pots

A few weeks ago the girls and I did a project that I've been enjoying every day since. We repurposed 2 liter bottles and turned them into self-watering planters for starting our tomatoes and cucumbers indoors. They've been sitting on the window sill near my desk and I've been watching them grow every day. It's been the perfect antidote for the bummer weather we've been having here in Seattle.

I've tried starting seeds indoors several different ways over the years. So far this is my favorite method because the soil is always exactly the right moisture level and it's very easy to see with the naked eye when it's time to add water to the planter. There's no guesswork involved and the plants seem to love it.

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How To: Self-Watering Seed Starter Pots (Original Post) Sherman A1 Jan 2015 OP
Hehe, I've been using similar for ages JackInGreen Jan 2015 #1
In the comments, someone said they " used a sautering iron " dixiegrrrrl Jan 2015 #2
Have to try it.... daleanime Jan 2015 #3
Great idea for a cheap planter. Curmudgeoness Jan 2015 #4

dixiegrrrrl

(60,011 posts)
2. In the comments, someone said they " used a sautering iron "
Tue Jan 6, 2015, 09:12 AM
Jan 2015

I am still trying to figure out what that looks like....

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
4. Great idea for a cheap planter.
Tue Jan 6, 2015, 11:25 AM
Jan 2015

I see it working for house plants as well as seed starters. The only thing that I would say is to find a better way to put the hole in the cap.

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