Crop videos have been developed for gardeners, amateurs and veterans alike, who tend to hold seeds and seedlings in control, easier to manage rows. Separating them, as well as planting them in straight rows, may be a major hassle for better growing.
People Who Will Benefit from Seed Tapes
Whoever came up with the concept of seed tapes, in my opinion, is a genius. So many people who are restricted to what they can do due to lack of mobility will now appreciate planting more so they don’t get as much stress from dealing with tiny objects as possible.
They are also perfect for the individual who would rather speed up the cycle of planting because they have a busy lifestyle. Or, only beginning at the gardener. It can be daunting to know all the details … when to plant, where to plant and what to plant! They would also love seed videos because it becomes simpler to plant the seeds in consistent and organized rows even faster, freeing up time later as it begins to develop.
Another Great Perk of Seed Tapes
It’s also a perfect way of preventing the need to thin your vegetables when they start rising. Thinning young seedlings is an essential aspect of planting, if you so desire, a necessary evil.
This is important as it gives ample space for the seedlings to expand. Any of the seedlings do not get enough water, light and nutrients without adequate space for development. But with seed tapes it removes much of the monotonous phase in growing, if not all of it. Even if you take the time to insure that the seeds are all set out in orderly rows and spaced evenly, heavy rain may quickly move the seeds. Seed tapes reduce the likelihood of this occurring.
Unfortunately, though, it may be pricey to purchase seed tapes, as well as restrict what seeds come in tape form. A DIY type of seed tapes, however, is a fantastic choice to experience all the above benefits, without the expense of purchasing them. And now all gardeners can seed their gardens with amazing rows of plants, without costing anything more than only a few sheets of toilet paper. Yeah, it’s toilet paper.
So, how is it done?
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Making Your Own Seed Tapes
It doesn’t require very many supplies at all, especially beyond what you usually will need to plant seeds without a seed film. Besides the seeds that you’d like, whether you’re utilizing seed tape or not, you’ll just need toilet paper, salt, water and a paintbrush.
Supplies
Cut the toilet paper to the length of the garden row, then cut another identical in length.
Make a paste out of flour and water: 1 part flour to 3 parts water.
Using a paintbrush or something similar, brush small amounts of the paste along the first sheet of toilet paper, about every 2-3 inches, or the distance recommended for each packet of seeds.
Place the seeds into each spot of paste on the toilet paper.
Place the other sheet of toilet paper on top of the one with seeds and lightly press the two layers of toilet paper together, careful not to disturb or spread the seeds or tear the toilet paper.
Roll it up! (you can store them in a plastic container if you are not ready to plant them immediately).
Dig the row in the garden and gently unroll a roll and lay it down in the area dugout.
Cover with dirt or potting soil.
Finally, as it begins to sprout tend to your garden like you would usually. Oh, no need to thin the seedlings as they grow, of course!
