DIY Seed Starter for Kids
This DIY Seed Starter for Kids uses recycled items to create a seed starter greenhouse. It's a great way to get kids started with gardening!
Materials
- Clear plastic container You can use an empty spinach or lettuce container or tray that comes with a cover.
- Potting Soil
- 18 toilet paper rolls
- Colored Popsicle Sticks
- Trowel
- Scissors
- Marker (sharpie black)
- Assorted seeds
Instructions
- At the bottom of each toilet paper roll, make two ¾ inch cuts across from each other, then one cut in the center of each of the halves you created. Basically, you will be dividing the bottom of each roll into four equal parts.
- Fold the 4 flaps as you would fold the flaps of a moving box. This will be the bottom of your seedling pots.
- Place the toilet paper rolls folded side down into your plastic container. Fill each paper roll with garden soil.
- Next, cut each Popsicle stick in half using your scissors.
- Use your black Sharpie marker to write the names of the plants on the colored Popsicle sticks.
- Put in your seeds, one plant per roll and water. Cover with a small amount of dirt.
- Insert the Popsicle sticks in the correct seed pots as labels.
- Put the seed starter near a light source to allow it to grow until the spouts are ready to be planted. You can close the lid to create condensation.
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Notes
- Make sure to water your seeds regularly.
- You may need to use folded-up scrap paper to help stabilize the paper rolls in the container. You could also use newspaper or any recycled paper of your choosing.