Whether your goal is sustainable green living or cheap seed starting on a budget, using improvised or recycled seed starter pots, containers and trays for seed starting, planting seeds, transplants and even longer term container plants is an easy step to take. There is no benefit to skimping on seed or soil mix as these determine the quality of the plants you raise, but the containers are great candidates for adaptive improvisation and re-use. (You can save your own seeds, too!) Follow these practical tips for best results with inexpensive or free, recycled pots and other containers for starting flower or vegetable seeds and growing transplants.
Recycled and Free Seed Starting Pans Save Space During Seed Germination Phase
Space is always at a premium when it comes to raising seedlings and transplants. The often recommended egg cartons, however, are too small for raising healthy plants. Instead, to conserve space and soil mix, I use seed starting pans. You can start a large number of seeds in a single pan with minimal table space. (See How to Start Seeds Indoors.)
Seed starting pans should be two to three inches deep. Grocery stores offer many choices to recycle such as deli containers, whipped topping containers, strawberry boxes and mushroom boxes, or cut down milk jugs and containers. Once the seedlings reach a manageable size, transplant them into individual containers.
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