Here I show you how to make your seedlings without using plastic pots.
Plastic is a material that is banned from gardens.
Why ? Because of the components that can be released into nature...and then ingested.
The ideal is therefore to sow seeds for the vegetable garden in natural containers.
I knew the mini sprouter in an eggshell. And then I discovered that you could also use lemon peels.
It is a very simple and 0 waste technique to plant the seeds and get them started before planting them.
Here is how to recycle your lemon peels to sow vegetable seeds . Watch:
- the skin of half-emptied lemons
- earth
- seeds
1. Take big lemons.
2. Cut them in half.
3. Squeeze the lemons and remove the remaining flesh from each half.
4. Fill each shell with soil.
5. Sow the seeds.
6. Add some soil over the seeds.
7. Water lightly.
And There you go ! You sowed your seeds in a recycled and recyclable pot :-)
Easy, fast and efficient, right?
All you have to do is wait for it to grow. You will see the results in a few days.
And when you see the price of semi-plastic pots, it's a nice saving!
This trick is ideal for sowing seeds when it is still cold and you cannot sow the seeds directly in the ground.
Place all your lemon husks with the seedlings in a tray or crate and keep them warm.
Depending on the region, it is recommended to sow courgettes, squash, tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, radishes, parsley or carrots in a warm place before planting them in the garden.
Then, once the plant is strong enough, you can transplant it into your vegetable garden.
I advise you to remove the young shoot from the lemon before putting it in the ground.
Otherwise the lemon could acidify the soil in the long term.
Once the vegetable has been replanted, you can put the lemon peel in the compost.
If that's not a top-notch 0 waste approach, I don't know what else is needed!
This trick also works with citrus skins like oranges, grapefruits or lemons.
At the end of summer, I also use half-melons to sow lettuce before fall.
The lemon, once hollowed out, looks like a mini flowerpot. The advantage is that it is 100% biodegradable and does not contain any plastic material.
Not only do you limit waste by reusing the skin of lemons, but you also do not use plastic pots.
The seed grows easily also taking advantage of the benefits and natural nutrients released by the citrus peel.
I advise you to choose a lemon with a thick skin preferably.
