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| I know they're free, but I've never liked using milk jugs for winter sowing because they're not clear and I like to see what's growing. It's also a lot of trouble to have to cut them and tape them shut.
When I was at Walmart this week they had a foil roasting pan that I'd never seen before. It was 10x10 and 3 1/2" deep. Perfect size for me instead of those big rectangle lasagna pans that aren't as deep. These were made by hefty and the clear lids that come with them look pretty sturdy. They'd be around 7" tall with the lids on. There were two in a pack for around $3.00 (I think), maybe a little more. Dear Santa
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Here is a link that might be useful: Hefty Chicken Roaster Pans
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| i suggest you check out the dollar tree. i love free though and milk jugs and 2 liter bottles...free. seeds if trades basically... free. the flowers and joy of growing...priceless :) |
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| I'm going to look for those at my local Walmart here in Canada. I like the fact that they have a high clear plastic lid. Room for the seedlings to grow and still be protected. |
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| How are you going to water those and how are you going to put drainage holes in them? Never could figure out how to use those? If they are only 3.5 inches deep they only allow the plants to sprout and not grow with roots etc. Like mine to stay inside the milk containers for a bit and they get a good 6 inches of head space. |
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- Posted by christie_sw_mo Z6 (My Page) on Wed, Dec 28, 11 at 7:33
| These have 3 1/2" clear domed lids. That's tall enough. It's pretty easy to poke holes in the foil pans for drainage and for the airholes in the top, I'll probably cut a V and bend it back. Milk jugs work fine. I just like to be able to see the seedlings. Santa got my letter and left three of the two-packs under the tree. : ) |
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| Hi everyone! Christie, I agree with you, I'm not a big fan of the milk jugs and two liter bottles either. I love those roasting pans, glad Santa brought you some. Over the years, I have found many types of containers that I love, and some I can even reuse for multiple years. They are also free. I know you might not have time to collect some of these for free this year, but maybe next year. I collect mine throughout the year and stash them in the garage. Anyway, here's a blog post I wrote last year with container ideas. Hope it helps... |
Here is a link that might be useful: Containers for winter sowing
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