Growing sweetcorn in loo rolls????

LadyPlod · « **on:** March 31, 2008, 21:32 »

Anyone ever heard of starting off sweetcorn in loo rolls?

Apparently, it saves disturbing their roots, which they don't like, as once they are ready, you plant them out, loo roll and all, cos it will rot down in the soil...... going to try it this year, but was wondering if people had heard of / tried this thechnique already?
LP

matron · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2008, 21:35 »

I have heard plenty of people on hear say they use loo rolls to reduce root disturbance. I am going to try Richies paper pots.

LadyPlod · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2008, 21:40 »

Wasn't an early April Fool trick being played on me then!

LP

matron · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2008, 21:42 »

Not unless there are quite a few fools on here.

LadyPlod · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2008, 21:48 »

Too new here to say! Ha ha!
LP

compostqueen · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2008, 22:46 »

I like using bog rolls for sweet peas, corn and broad beans. If they go a bit mouldy, try less watering and they'll be fine

SnooziSuzi · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2008, 23:13 »

I'll be starting mine off in richys paper pots - I've got just about everything in them just now!

Bombers · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2008, 08:32 »

Quote

I'll be starting mine off in richys paper pots - I've got just about everything in them just now!

Yes, but I'm a little concerned about the Parsnips. once they get going, should I cut off the bottom bit before hardening/planting out?

:?

Larry the lep · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2008, 13:19 »

i used loo rolls last year it worked a treat

Noah'strolly · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2008, 19:03 »

I'm not sure mine ever broke out beyond the loo roll last year and I found out the hard way that you shouldn't leave any of the paper above ground when you plant them out. Aparently it acts as a wick and evaporates the water dring out your plants.

gobs · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2008, 22:35 »

Quote from: "Noah'strolly"

I'm not sure mine ever broke out beyond the loo roll l

I've always found that a bit of a problem with all sorts of supposed to rot down root containers, so I can't really be bothered.

SnooziSuzi · « **Reply #11 on:** April 02, 2008, 22:55 »

Quote from: "gobs"

Quote from: "Noah'strolly"
I'm not sure mine ever broke out beyond the loo roll l

I've always found that a bit of a problem with all sorts of supposed to rot down root containers, so I can't really be bothered.

I thought that was just me that had that problem :? I've had them still intact a year later :roll:

I'm doing everything (almost) in paper pots - they should just break down really easily and the roots could just push their way through without any problem (i'm hoping!)

gobs · « **Reply #12 on:** April 02, 2008, 23:21 »

Quote from: "SnooziSuzi"

Quote from: "gobs"
Quote from: "Noah'strolly"
I'm not sure mine ever broke out beyond the loo roll l

I've always found that a bit of a problem with all sorts of supposed to rot down root containers, so I can't really be bothered.

I thought that was just me that had that problem :? I've had them still intact a year later :roll:

Well put, maybe longer depending what it is. :roll:

peapod · « **Reply #13 on:** April 02, 2008, 23:30 »

just make sure they have a good watering before you put them in, and then they rot down nicely
I also make sure the pots are buried below surface for the reason above
:-)

Larry the lep · « **Reply #14 on:** April 03, 2008, 19:34 »

call me strange but i dont leave them in the loo rolls i split one side of the loo roll and then dig it in.

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