Another note on pots
diana chapman (Tue, 02 Nov 2004 10:02:56 PST)

Dear All:

I have been using the styrofoam boxes that grapes are packed in for some
things. They are a bit shallow (about 4"), but the thick styrofoam
insulates the potting soil really well. There are holes all around the
periphery, so I have to drill a few holes down the middle. They're free!!!
I usually only use them for sowing seeds, but some tiny bulbs do well in
them too. When I lived in the hot Central Valley, they were outside in full
sun, and the seedlings did extremely well in them.

I put a torn piece of paper towel over the holes of pots. By the time it
has rotted, the roots are filling the pot and holding the potting mix in
place. Sometimes I do remove it by just pulling it through the hole.
Drainage seems adequate.

Diana
Telos