I have also done this method and it does work great. I use a clear cup for the inside one so that i can take it out and view the progress of the roots.
I purchased a whole pack of 2 inch clear hard plastic cups just for this purpose, but I also save up all the cups I can get as well. Usually one smaller one fits into a larger one quite nicely too. I find the harder plastic clear cups I got to be harder to break than solo cups, I got 50 of them for $3, seemingly a little high, but they were at a local small business- & nonetheless the perfect size for transplanting when they’ve reached the right size for transferring :)
Thank you for your vid! I've been saving all the plastic cup used at any event we attend. I'm not to proud to pull them outta the trash. When people ask me what i'm doin I tell them. They all think I'm crazy but they sure enjoy the 'fruits of my labor" later in the year!
Plastic cups, though not too expensive still has some cost. It doesnt justify to throw them away after drinking any beverage or water. They can be reused for other purposes too. If it was used for drinking water previously, it can be reused as many times as possible or use it for gardening.
I've been learning lately that what we think is normal is usually not right. So if someone's looking at you funny for doing something different you're probably on the right track. People do what is accepted, not what is right.
@@LineupLegend but picking up something from trash doesnt look good infront of people. They may think you were rag picker previously. Ofcourse if you are for voluntary cleaning drive or mission, people may applaud for your great work for the society.
When I started to grow veggies I forgot to buy zucchini plants. I did this with paper cups (there were no red plastic cups back then lol) I also used plastic over the top. The seeds germinated in just a few days. I never buy zuke plants anymore I always do it myself. You are right this is a great method.
The Square Bottom Solo Cups are way better than the round ones. I don't poke holes at the bottom, I use Scissors and cut the corners of the cup. The Roots will eventually find their way through the sliced holes and act like a straw to get water.
I stack a few cups together and drill several holes per stack. I also grab old water bottles and cut them in half and put it in the cup to work as a greenhouse, initially I leave the lid on until germination and then remove the lid.
Only change up I would employ would be to let the inside cup drain until it quits dripping entirely even if thats an hour and then weigh it on a gram scale, write down that number on the cup so you know how much water isn't in there next time you want to check if it needs watering or not using the scale. The difference can be applied once the seedlings are robust enough for direct watering from above and you won't overwater with enough experience using wet weight method. I have put the inner cup on the scale and apply water with a small watering can until it almost weighs what is written on the cup. Sure speeds up the watering process while making it easy and not a chore you can mess up on.
I use a single plastic cup and put a hole in the bottom. I put the potting soil in the cup and pack it down. I place the seed(s) in the cup and put another 1/4 inch of potting soil over the seeds and pack it down. Then I put the cups in a disposable tinfoil roasting pan and water the cups until water runs out the bottom. Then I put an inch or two of water in the pan. I always keep at least a inch of water in the pan. This does the exact same thing as using 2 cups. But it is easier to transport the cups.
Superb. Thanks. My two-cents: Use marbles, instead of pebbles, for a standard height. Poke a drain hole a desired distance above the top of the marbles for drainage. Thanks, again.
2:57 before I put soil into the cup, I place a net, which I cut out of the bags potatoes or onions are sold in, into the cup. When a seed has grown to a plant and it is time to plant it in the garden, the net will prevent the root bale from falling apart. It might be necessary to cutd a few holes into the net at the bottom so the bigger roots find a way down after putting the plant into the planting hole.
I'm visiting my mother's house. I brought seeds of about plant species with me. We will germinate them using this method . It is suitable for those who do not have much space to sow. thank you
This is an awesome method that I had never thought of, and will take up a little less room than using all of those peanut butter jar lids as coasters instead. I have extremely hot grow lights I made out of LED headlights (it keeps it 70 degrees inside my grow space), and I lose a lot of water to heat evaporation. This will do well in the angled area where I can't fit a tray under the cups.
Great idea and I have been doing this for years now. The only problem is that when you shake off or throw the drained water away, so are you throwing the nutrients and minerals away. Keep that drained water full of nutrients and use it to re-hydrate the soil. I also just put a little water in the bottom cup so that the soil can absorb only enough without making the soil soggy.
the best way to germinate almost any seeds with the best outcome is by soaking seeds in the water, first. for example, lavender seeds are one of the toughest seeds to germinate. i soaked these seeds for two weeks in a used water bottle until they swelled like sesame seeds. then i used the double cup method, instead of potting soil i used sand as the medium and within two weeks they germinated.
Obviously the dried seeds need to be soaked till they swell up. Then they should be kept in warm humid environment. Seeds will definitely germinate and become healthy saplings.
I have used cups for my props for years. Anything small goes good in them. The one thing that I have learned is to use a cheap soldering iron to make the holes. I also use the iron for making holes in all my plastic pots. That way I don't have to bother the "Ole Man"
Instead of buying holes in the bottom and putting toxic fumes in the air. I just take scissors and cut 2 or 3 strips out where the bottom of the cup meets the side.
If you make the holes larger and keep water in the bottom with a spacer holding the top cup just above the water the roots will find their way down to the water and you won't Believe the fantastic growth you'll get. I guess the small space of air above the water keeps the plants from drowning, but anyway it works.
@@GroundedRoots I don't have any little rocks, could I cut up some chop sticks and glue them to the cup with the seeds in them? Or will the glue ruin the water?
I've not tried this yet, but this would encourage deep strong root development as the young plants reach down for water, so I'll give it a go. Just keep the top moist friends if using lights. Thanks for sharing!
Very good idea, indeed. Especially after the seedlings reach about 3-4 cm watering them is a killer. They lie down on the soil and rot, or the branches break, or they are washed away with their roots. This method, besides a more effective watering at the beginning (of sprouting the seed) eliminates such harms. Thank you for sharing.
I use the for a while now but just a bit different. I use only a quarter of the cup with soil at first, and after the plant goes leggy, I just add soil.
Wow, can't wait to try this. Thanks for making this video and getting to the point without dragging it into a long video. I subscribed because of that.
A faster way to provide drainage is to use utility shears to snip the bottom circumference in a few places. You don't have to remove the slices of plastic.
Very well done video !! This is basically a S.I.P method it works awesome too; I use the same with method except I use 5 gallon buckets; use a wick of some kind at the bottom for a wick(I like CoCo fiber) and perlite at thein the growing container for drainage.
I do it without the pebble, and I cut the bottom off the inner cup and then cut it in half. It's just to make transplanting easier. There's no transplant shock at all if you do it right. The outer cup is only there to hold everything together and keep moisture in
Good tip. I was thinking you could soak both cups in some warm water over the course of an afternoon to simulate a heat mat. Definitely gonna try this.
@@GroundedRoots OK, question, for anyone. I followed the instructions here and from others on YT on this method. I planted seeds on Saturday, covered them as described, checked yesterday, everything looked ok. Checked this afternoon and I have white or grayish mold on some of the starting mix in the cups. I used brand new starting mix and wore gloves. These are in my basement, next to a south facing window, but it only gets indirect sunlight due to the porch above. I removed the plastic wrap to increase air flow. What am I missing to stop/prevent this mold?
I do this but I use biodegradable cups so You can just plant them in the soil, and then they degrade away as the roots grow. No need to repot which disturbs the roots.
@@GroundedRootsIts easier to water the seeds in egg holder as there are plenty of partitions in which one or two seeds can be placed. Water is sprayed over it uniformly.
If you poke a drainage hole in the side of the outside cup (approx 1" up) and put them all in a tray, then you won't have to worry about over watering as the extra water will leak out of the side and onto the tray.
@@GroundedRoots Yeah I did a search. We or most from UK refer to all vacuum cleaners as Hoovers even though they haven't been popular for at least 30 years lol
I use one cup, install holes with a soldering iron about 1/4 inch above the bottom on the sides, add a part of a paper towel to the bottom to keep soil in the cup, and do the rest as you do. When the sprout shows up, I make a tray out of wood and line it with a cut up plastic trash bag such that the tray is 1/4 of an inch high, the same as the holes in the cup. I water gently over all the cups and let the water stay in the tray. That way the water in the tray serves as an added reserve of water for the growing seedling. I put the tray in a leveled earthen bottom cold frame with used bricks on the ground, kept level, and let the seedling grow to about 6 inches, then put them out in the garden. In the cup, I use seed starting mix or screened compost that gets large chips out of the seedling mix. I use regular compost for the first part in the cup, and at the last inch, I use the seedling starter mix or screened compost. The lack of large chips in the first inch gives better results for seeds to make it to the surface of the soil.
Tx. Your method closely aligns with what I have been trying ..... but some improvements. And I don't need to buy anything ..... just keep on upcycling supermarket packaging. I have been reinspired. 👩🌾🤞
If you use a square bottom cup underneath, you wont need a spacer, OR - cut slots w a hot knife across the edge of bottom & side so cup can drink while sitting in a pan of liquid. I am using Ferry Morse 72 cell tray only to set my solos in. !
I use a 500ml yogurt cup and a 250ml pudding cup. The upper rim of the cups should fit into each other. In the pudding cup I drill a small hole and pull a watering wick through which it has about 6 cm in the pudding cup contact with the earth with a knot that it does not slip out the bottom and protrudes from the bottom of the pudding until it goes to the bottom of the yogurt cup when you put the pudding cup in the yogurt cup. That way you have a little self-watering. TH-cam Video „Selbstbewässerung in der Praxis bei Zimmerpflanzen“
This video is 3years old so it’s not like I can add anything that hasn’t already been said. But please, don’t burn plastic in your house, try not to burn it at all. The dollar store sells a 36 pack of Dixie cups, and thats what I use. Paper, not plastic. Anyways, thanks for sharing. Your video is still being recommended 3 years later.
I grew some cherry seeds using the plastic film at the top of the pot. They germinated very quickly and required little watering as the water evaporates and hits the film and rewaters the plant. I didn't bother with the second cup and just top watered gently and let it drain before replacing the film. This probably takes up less room than putting the pot on a coaster.
How long do you keep the top cup in the bottom cup of water before dumping out the excess? Also at what point do you remove the plastic wrap and let the seedlings be exposed to air?
Hi! This sounds great. What would you recommend if you live in a country where there is very little sunshine? We don't have windowsills in our house either. I think someone mentioned that they still developed white/greyish mould. Is there anything that I could do to prevent this from happening? Did you ever find out why someone recommended not using pebbles for drainage? I would really appreciate it if you would please contact me. Thanks very much. Best wishes, Gigi 🦋🌷
You can mix ground cinnamon into your potting soil before you fill your cups. Having it mixed through out your soil helps prevent root disease as well as surface mold on the soil and also prevents the fungal disease "damp off" that can attack seedlings. You can also use cinnamon tea as a treatment spray for mildew diseases.
A little late on the reply but I think the reason for not using pebbles for drainage is the pebbles could block the holes which would prevent drainage. With the double cup method I don't see this as a problem. That's just my thoughts but it makes sense. I hope this helps.
It really depends on the light requirements of the plant. Most things I've been able to get away with 4-5 hours of morning sunlight for peppers, but I'll move them to get more light after they grow their second set of leaves.
@Grounded Roots ...👍.. One more question. Is it recommended to put the double cups in zip lock bags to act as a greenhouse effect? Or just out in the air?? Thank You. Have a Wonderful Blessed Day!!
@@lieseambrose3461 I definitely recommend putting them in bags, or put plastic wrap on top for the greenhouse effect until the seeds begin to sprout. It helps prevent them from drying out, and keeps them a little warmer
Yes! They are inexpensive and safer to handle than a hot nail which is wayyy to easy to drop or lose control of. It also lets you have the option to work outside if you have an outdoor outlet so you don't fill the house with the not so lovely smell of burning plastic.
Everybody PLEASE be so careful working with heating up plastics. Make sure you read the SDS on the specific plastic you work with to know at what temps it will begin to create toxic fumes and what possible side effects you may encounter due to inhalation. Stay SAFE
I did this for over 2 decades. I used the clear cups on the inside so I could watch root density without hurting the roots with light.
That's a good idea!
That's a good idea hmm
Just started doing this, but i invented It ALL myself without knowing It was a thing..hahah
I have also done this method and it does work great. I use a clear cup for the inside one so that i can take it out and view the progress of the roots.
Good idea
I purchased a whole pack of 2 inch clear hard plastic cups just for this purpose, but I also save up all the cups I can get as well. Usually one smaller one fits into a larger one quite nicely too. I find the harder plastic clear cups I got to be harder to break than solo cups, I got 50 of them for $3, seemingly a little high, but they were at a local small business- & nonetheless the perfect size for transplanting when they’ve reached the right size for transferring :)
Great idea on the inside view!!
I will be grabbing plastic cups from work today to do this because I love watching the process
Roots like it in the dark. Keep the light off of them
Thank you for your vid! I've been saving all the plastic cup used at any event we attend. I'm not to proud to pull them outta the trash. When people ask me what i'm doin I tell them. They all think I'm crazy but they sure enjoy the 'fruits of my labor" later in the year!
Good way to recycle!
paper cup also works for seeding.
Plastic cups, though not too expensive still has some cost. It doesnt justify to throw them away after drinking any beverage or water. They can be reused for other purposes too. If it was used for drinking water previously, it can be reused as many times as possible or use it for gardening.
I've been learning lately that what we think is normal is usually not right. So if someone's looking at you funny for doing something different you're probably on the right track. People do what is accepted, not what is right.
@@LineupLegend but picking up something from trash doesnt look good infront of people. They may think you were rag picker previously.
Ofcourse if you are for voluntary cleaning drive or mission, people may applaud for your great work for the society.
When I started to grow veggies I forgot to buy zucchini plants. I did this with paper cups (there were no red plastic cups back then lol) I also used plastic over the top. The seeds germinated in just a few days. I never buy zuke plants anymore I always do it myself. You are right this is a great method.
Thanks for watching!
The Square Bottom Solo Cups are way better than the round ones. I don't poke holes at the bottom, I use Scissors and cut the corners of the cup. The Roots will eventually find their way through the sliced holes and act like a straw to get water.
You can cut edges on the circle ones too.
I used a soldering iron to poke the holes on the inside (clear) cup. Drilling holes was sketchy.
Just use a lighter
Not all toilets are built the same.. back in the day they just planted that bitch in the soil.. no solo cups or preferences needed 😂😂😂
I stack a few cups together and drill several holes per stack. I also grab old water bottles and cut them in half and put it in the cup to work as a greenhouse, initially I leave the lid on until germination and then remove the lid.
That would make it go a lot faster!
Going to do this for seeds this year. Instead of leaving the gas on for a hot nail, I'll try it with the flame of a nicely fragranced candle. Win/win.
Nice!
I can't wait to use this method of starting tomatoes seeds next year with my preschool class. Thanks so very much.
Only change up I would employ would be to let the inside cup drain until it quits dripping entirely even if thats an hour and then weigh it on a gram scale, write down that number on the cup so you know how much water isn't in there next time you want to check if it needs watering or not using the scale. The difference can be applied once the seedlings are robust enough for direct watering from above and you won't overwater with enough experience using wet weight method. I have put the inner cup on the scale and apply water with a small watering can until it almost weighs what is written on the cup. Sure speeds up the watering process while making it easy and not a chore you can mess up on.
Good idea!
Sounds like more effort than how the person in the video did it.
I use a single plastic cup and put a hole in the bottom. I put the potting soil in the cup and pack it down. I place the seed(s) in the cup and put another 1/4 inch of potting soil over the seeds and pack it down. Then I put the cups in a disposable tinfoil roasting pan and water the cups until water runs out the bottom. Then I put an inch or two of water in the pan. I always keep at least a inch of water in the pan. This does the exact same thing as using 2 cups. But it is easier to transport the cups.
That's a good way to manage a lot of cups at once
Superb. Thanks.
My two-cents: Use marbles, instead of pebbles, for a standard height. Poke a drain hole a desired distance above the top of the marbles for drainage.
Thanks, again.
And if you don't have marbles, (not everyone does) use water bottle tops, or pop bottle tops!
2:57 before I put soil into the cup, I place a net, which I cut out of the bags potatoes or onions are sold in, into the cup. When a seed has grown to a plant and it is time to plant it in the garden, the net will prevent the root bale from falling apart. It might be necessary to cutd a few holes into the net at the bottom so the bigger roots find a way down after putting the plant into the planting hole.
I'm visiting my mother's house. I brought seeds of about plant species with me. We will germinate them using this method . It is suitable for those who do not have much space to sow. thank you
This is an awesome method that I had never thought of, and will take up a little less room than using all of those peanut butter jar lids as coasters instead. I have extremely hot grow lights I made out of LED headlights (it keeps it 70 degrees inside my grow space), and I lose a lot of water to heat evaporation. This will do well in the angled area where I can't fit a tray under the cups.
How are the grow lights working ? Is your BGE a lot higher ……….. ?
Thanks transplanted my plants last night. They look happier today.
I hope your garden is super productive this year!
I've been doing this too but with radish seeds and it's working well, they have already sprouted in 4 days
Great idea and I have been doing this for years now. The only problem is that when you shake off or throw the drained water away, so are you throwing the nutrients and minerals away. Keep that drained water full of nutrients and use it to re-hydrate the soil. I also just put a little water in the bottom cup so that the soil can absorb only enough without making the soil soggy.
the best way to germinate almost any seeds with the best outcome is by soaking seeds in the water, first. for example, lavender seeds are one of the toughest seeds to germinate. i soaked these seeds for two weeks in a used water bottle until they swelled like sesame seeds. then i used the double cup method, instead of potting soil i used sand as the medium and within two weeks they germinated.
Great idea. Thank you!
Obviously the dried seeds need to be soaked till they swell up. Then they should be kept in warm humid environment. Seeds will definitely germinate and become healthy saplings.
I've always done this for my morning glories.
I have used cups for my props for years. Anything small goes good in them. The one thing that I have learned is to use a cheap soldering iron to make the holes. I also use the iron for making holes in all my plastic pots. That way I don't have to bother the "Ole Man"
BIBI Peat pots. Been using the same cups for 3 years. It works well, Really well. You heard the man. USE IT!
Thank you for your comment!
Instead of buying holes in the bottom and putting toxic fumes in the air. I just take scissors and cut 2 or 3 strips out where the bottom of the cup meets the side.
Good idea!
Wood burner kit works awesome for the solo cup holes.
Get a cheap soldering iron. I work over hundreds of cups for native plant seeds. I’m raising them in trays so I only use one cup. Great video!
Thanks!
A drill with the right size bit works great 👍🏼
Delighted with this as I have so many seeds and so little space. Thanks 🌾🌻🌼
Best of luck!
If you make the holes larger and keep water in the bottom with a spacer holding the top cup just above the water the roots will find their way down to the water and you won't Believe the fantastic growth you'll get. I guess the small space of air above the water keeps the plants from drowning, but anyway it works.
Sounds like a combination of the double cup method and the kratky hydroponic method!
Thanks for the great tutorial on the double cup method
Thanks for watching!
I never knew you could start seeds like this, thanks.
You're welcome!
@@GroundedRoots I don't have any little rocks, could I cut up some chop sticks and glue them to the cup with the seeds in them? Or will the glue ruin the water?
@julieunruh6352 if you wait a bit longer till the cup stopped dripping, you can use a cup without the rocks.
@@julieunruh6352 Marbles will work also.
This is a wonderful idea. I'm going to try it with some 32oz yogurt for my tomato seedlings.
I wish you luck!
I've not tried this yet, but this would encourage deep strong root development as the young plants reach down for water, so I'll give it a go. Just keep the top moist friends if using lights. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Looks like a good idea
Very good idea, indeed. Especially after the seedlings reach about 3-4 cm watering them is a killer. They lie down on the soil and rot, or the branches break, or they are washed away with their roots. This method, besides a more effective watering at the beginning (of sprouting the seed) eliminates such harms. Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome!
I love your planting style!
Thank you!
I use the for a while now but just a bit different. I use only a quarter of the cup with soil at first, and after the plant goes leggy, I just add soil.
Interesting. Thanks for the tip!
I use a drill to drill holes in the bottom. You can do a number of cups at once too.
Thanks for the tip!
That's what I do. use 3/8 drill bit. One hole in center seems to work for me.
Excellent suggestion for watering!!
Thank you!
Awesome. I love how simple and straight to the point! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you!
I use a wood burning kit to make fast holes in the bottom .. I also use 3/4”x 3/4” piece of pine wood I cut. Use just one and works great
Nice n easy n relaxing to watch Propagation cup cup🌱🌱🍀
Thanks!
Wow, can't wait to try this. Thanks for making this video and getting to the point without dragging it into a long video. I subscribed because of that.
You can use pointy scissors to poke holes and use the edge of the scissors make the holes wider just poke through and spin the scissors
A faster way to provide drainage is to use utility shears to snip the bottom circumference in a few places. You don't have to remove the slices of plastic.
cool will try this year
Good luck!
Very well done video !!
This is basically a S.I.P method it works awesome too; I use the same with method except I use 5 gallon buckets; use a wick of some kind at the bottom for a wick(I like CoCo fiber) and perlite at thein the growing container for drainage.
Thank you!
I use this method with smaller cup on bottom and have seed starting mix on top of my
Main soil so transplanting in garden is the only transplant
have done this for years, good method
I do it without the pebble, and I cut the bottom off the inner cup and then cut it in half. It's just to make transplanting easier. There's no transplant shock at all if you do it right. The outer cup is only there to hold everything together and keep moisture in
Good tip. I was thinking you could soak both cups in some warm water over the course of an afternoon to simulate a heat mat. Definitely gonna try this.
That's a good idea!
Fantastic idea !!! No more mold on top
Thank you!
I'd never heard of the double cup method till now. I just purchased 100 16 oz. solo cups and going to give it a try. Thanks again and new subscriber.
Thank you for subscribing!
@@GroundedRoots OK, question, for anyone. I followed the instructions here and from others on YT on this method. I planted seeds on Saturday, covered them as described, checked yesterday, everything looked ok. Checked this afternoon and I have white or grayish mold on some of the starting mix in the cups. I used brand new starting mix and wore gloves. These are in my basement, next to a south facing window, but it only gets indirect sunlight due to the porch above. I removed the plastic wrap to increase air flow. What am I missing to stop/prevent this mold?
@@mrwhitten7704 seems to be a common problem....you might try diluted hydrogen peroxide....The Rusted Garden has good info on this.....
Excellent tip, $ store here I come! Thanks for sharing.
Excellent! Thank you for the detailed instructions. Cheers!
Glad it was helpful!
I save the little cups from coffee and use those for small plants.
That's a good idea
I do this but I use biodegradable cups so You can just plant them in the soil, and then they degrade away as the roots grow. No need to repot which disturbs the roots.
That's a good idea! I use cardboard egg crates sometimes as a biodegradable seed starter
@@GroundedRootsIts easier to water the seeds in egg holder as there are plenty of partitions in which one or two seeds can be placed. Water is sprayed over it uniformly.
Thank u I think this is a fantastic idea don't no why I didn't think of that
Thank you!
I use this method when i clone my plants. Im at about a90% success rate. Thanks for the vid.
If you poke a drainage hole in the side of the outside cup (approx 1" up) and put them all in a tray, then you won't have to worry about over watering as the extra water will leak out of the side and onto the tray.
Thank you for this great idea. Excellent!
Thank you!
Never heard of Saran wrap. We know it as Cling Film. Great idea though. I normally use bags but will try this way.
Saran is a brand name. It's what I grew up saying haha.
@@GroundedRoots Yeah I did a search. We or most from UK refer to all vacuum cleaners as Hoovers even though they haven't been popular for at least 30 years lol
I use one cup, install holes with a soldering iron about 1/4 inch above the bottom on the sides, add a part of a paper towel to the bottom to keep soil in the cup, and do the rest as you do. When the sprout shows up, I make a tray out of wood and line it with a cut up plastic trash bag such that the tray is 1/4 of an inch high, the same as the holes in the cup. I water gently over all the cups and let the water stay in the tray. That way the water in the tray serves as an added reserve of water for the growing seedling. I put the tray in a leveled earthen bottom cold frame with used bricks on the ground, kept level, and let the seedling grow to about 6 inches, then put them out in the garden. In the cup, I use seed starting mix or screened compost that gets large chips out of the seedling mix. I use regular compost for the first part in the cup, and at the last inch, I use the seedling starter mix or screened compost. The lack of large chips in the first inch gives better results for seeds to make it to the surface of the soil.
Tx. Your method closely aligns with what I have been trying ..... but some improvements. And I don't need to buy anything ..... just keep on upcycling supermarket packaging. I have been reinspired. 👩🌾🤞
Thank you. This is simple and so smart.
Thank you!
Nice method. Very resourceful. 👍
I’m going to try this out today!
Best of luck!
Excellent video.
Thank you!
Thank you!
If you use a square bottom cup underneath, you wont need a spacer,
OR - cut slots w a hot knife across the edge of bottom & side so cup
can drink while sitting in a pan of liquid. I am using Ferry Morse 72 cell
tray only to set my solos in.
!
I use a soldering iron instead of a hot nail but they both work
I use a 500ml yogurt cup and a 250ml pudding cup. The upper rim of the cups should fit into each other. In the pudding cup I drill a small hole and pull a watering wick through which it has about 6 cm in the pudding cup contact with the earth with a knot that it does not slip out the bottom and protrudes from the bottom of the pudding until it goes to the bottom of the yogurt cup when you put the pudding cup in the yogurt cup. That way you have a little self-watering. TH-cam Video „Selbstbewässerung in der Praxis bei Zimmerpflanzen“
Smart
This video is 3years old so it’s not like I can add anything that hasn’t already been said.
But please, don’t burn plastic in your house, try not to burn it at all.
The dollar store sells a 36 pack of Dixie cups, and thats what I use. Paper, not plastic.
Anyways, thanks for sharing. Your video is still being recommended 3 years later.
this is what i did and then see this vid its a good method in 3 days i had my first seedling :D
Awesome!
@@GroundedRoots yeah im so happy. its so cute and helathy
20 clear Oz cup with a 16 Oz with small hole in bottom. That way you can see your level and you can use clear cup lid so to help keep moisture in.
Good idea!
2 cups 1 seed, I like it!
Lol!
Great idea, thank you!
Thank you!
Clear and helpful description. Thanks
Glad you liked it
I grew some cherry seeds using the plastic film at the top of the pot. They germinated very quickly and required little watering as the water evaporates and hits the film and rewaters the plant. I didn't bother with the second cup and just top watered gently and let it drain before replacing the film. This probably takes up less room than putting the pot on a coaster.
very informative will definately give it a go ....
Thanks!
Just cut slits on the bottom. Way easier and better drainage
Thanks for the tip!
How long do you keep the top cup in the bottom cup of water before dumping out the excess? Also at what point do you remove the plastic wrap and let the seedlings be exposed to air?
EXCELLENT VIDEO
Thank you!
Gonna try it tomorrow!!
Best of luck!
Good idea going to try it
Great idea . 👍🏻 thanks for sharing. 🌱🍃🌱🍃
Very nice.thanks for sharing.new friend here
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What a great idea.
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Thank you for this!! What a boss!
New Subscriber. Keep the videos coming
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I use a small drill to make the holes and this works don't need peppels.
Thank you. I like your idea very mutch :)
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Just subscribed. Glad I found your channel I was wondering how this method worked👍
Thanks! I'm glad I could help you out
Thanks for the great information
Welcome!
Use a clear cup as your insert cup. That way you can check your root growth. 🙂
Good idea!
Excelente video amigo thanks for everything
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Jaan daar saan daaar hai ye aap ka video🎉🎉🎉🎉, thanks a lot🌹🙏❤🙏
i suggest you use a larger nail to make the initial holes
Great idea! Thank you!
Harbour freight has the perfect solder pencil for 5 bucks. You can make small holes, or rotate the pencil, to make the holes as large as you want.
Great video. Question: Where does one place the cups after finishing planting?
Thank you! I have these on a sunny windowsill and they do great
I clean and sanitize everything for next year
Hi! This sounds great. What would you recommend if you live in a country where there is very little sunshine? We don't have windowsills in our house either.
I think someone mentioned that they still developed white/greyish mould. Is there anything that I could do to prevent this from happening? Did you ever find out why someone recommended not using pebbles for drainage?
I would really appreciate it if you would please contact me. Thanks very much. Best wishes, Gigi 🦋🌷
I would reccomend some grow lights
@@GroundedRoots Thank you very much for your advice. 🌷🌷🌷
You can use ground cinnamon and shake it on top of any seedling soil to prevent mold or if you see mold do it.
You can mix ground cinnamon into your potting soil before you fill your cups. Having it mixed through out your soil helps prevent root disease as well as surface mold on the soil and also prevents the fungal disease "damp off" that can attack seedlings. You can also use cinnamon tea as a treatment spray for mildew diseases.
A little late on the reply but I think the reason for not using pebbles for drainage is the pebbles could block the holes which would prevent drainage. With the double cup method I don't see this as a problem. That's just my thoughts but it makes sense. I hope this helps.
Nice Video👍🏼
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Does the double cup method require full sunlight? Or inside window light? Trying for first time with vegetable seeds. Thank You.
It really depends on the light requirements of the plant. Most things I've been able to get away with 4-5 hours of morning sunlight for peppers, but I'll move them to get more light after they grow their second set of leaves.
@Grounded Roots ...👍.. One more question. Is it recommended to put the double cups in zip lock bags to act as a greenhouse effect? Or just out in the air?? Thank You. Have a Wonderful Blessed Day!!
@@lieseambrose3461 I definitely recommend putting them in bags, or put plastic wrap on top for the greenhouse effect until the seeds begin to sprout. It helps prevent them from drying out, and keeps them a little warmer
Using a soldering iron is a better solution for your holes
Thanks!
Yes! They are inexpensive and safer to handle than a hot nail which is wayyy to easy to drop or lose control of. It also lets you have the option to work outside if you have an outdoor outlet so you don't fill the house with the not so lovely smell of burning plastic.
Everybody PLEASE be so careful working with heating up plastics. Make sure you read the SDS on the specific plastic you work with to know at what temps it will begin to create toxic fumes and what possible side effects you may encounter due to inhalation.
Stay SAFE
Just drill holes in it...do a bunch of cups at one time. Had not heard of this method before. I will try it
Thanks for the tip!
I use a tray of a different size so that water remains there to provide natural sub-irrigation