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Update: I thought those 'seed tape' kits were a total waste of money
I bought a carrot seed tape kit from a local garden center for about $8 last spring, thinking it was just a lazy gimmick. After planting it in a 4-foot row, the carrots came up perfectly spaced and I didn't have to thin them at all. It saved me so much time and hassle compared to my usual messy sprinkle method. Has anyone else tried making their own seed tape for other veggies like lettuce or radishes?
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uma30620d ago
Yeah I made my own for lettuce last year with toilet paper and a flour paste. It was a bit messy but worked great for getting those tiny seeds spaced out. Just mix a little flour with water until it's like glue, dab it on the paper, and stick the seeds on. Let it dry flat before you roll it up.
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willowroberts20d ago
That flour paste trick from @uma306 is pretty clever for lettuce seeds. I tried something similar with carrot seeds but used a cornstarch mix instead. It held up okay in the ground but took forever to dry on the paper. Did you have any trouble with the paper ripping when it got wet after planting, or did the flour glue break down fast enough?
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