Recycled seedling pots

Everyone will have toilet rolls to recycle. Have a go at this new way to reuse them in your garden.

For this activity, you’ll need:

Toilet roll tubes
Scissors
Compost
Marigold seeds (we’ll be using these, but you can choose any type of seeds you want)

Step 1: Create your pots

Fold your toilet roll flat one way, then unfold and fold again the other way - the centre should be more squarish than circular
Using scissors, cut the tube in half, it’s easier when the tube is flat - you can always ask an adult to help
By doing this, you get two pots from every roll
On one end of the tube, cut flaps by cutting along each of your four folds
Fold the flaps in, like you would with a cardboard box, to make the bottom of your pot

Step 2: Get planting

Fill your toilet roll pots with compost leaving about 1 inch at the top
Sprinkle 2 or 3 seeds in each pot and cover with more compost, then water
Keep them in a sunny spot, like a windowsill, and water regularly
If you’re using different seeds, check the instructions on the packet

Step 3: Adding to your garden

Once your young plant has two sets of leaves, it's ready to go into the ground
To replant the flowers in the garden, you just need to dig a hole and add the whole pot
Or you can take the cardboard off and add it to your compost

If you make some recycled seedling pots, share a picture with us on social using #DobbiesLittleSeedlings and tag us.

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