Styrofoam Cups

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Is it ok to use styrofoam cups for seedlings?

 

[peppermanbaha]

of course. all of my peppers after they out grew the peat pellets were put in styrafoam and plactic cups. I dont see why you cant use em

 

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I was using 1 quart paint containers that I sell at my store but that was becomming expensive and they are a bit large for seedlings. Not to mention they are transparent, which people say are not good once the roots start to get exposed.

 

[POTAWIE]

You can usually get free pots from nurseries that have to pay to dispose of or recycle them, or just buy cheap pots. I always recommend square pots since they hold more soil in the same amount of space and they fit nicely into nursey trays.

 

[Blister]

My dad uses styro cups for his tomatoes all the time. Just be sure to poke a few holes in the bottom of them for drainage.

 

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Yeah I have four 3/8" drill holes in each cup.
They are pretty convienient and cheap also.

Thanks for the replies

 

[Josh]

I always recommend square pots since they hold more soil in the same amount of space and they fit nicely into nursey trays.

Agreed. Plus they don't topple over as easily.