How we make our self watering seedling tray. The tool we use and how to make.
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@dreamingrightnow1174 Жыл бұрын
You are some kinda crazy genius!! The light fixture grid thing... I can think of so many other uses as well.🤯
@connielee75596 ай бұрын
Must say, what a pleasant person. Enjoyed listening to you.
@RT1home3 жыл бұрын
Yes love the diaper cloth! I see most people using poly fabrics for their seed mats so this seems so much better. 💚
@kraftyacres21913 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it seems to be working I did notice the ones on the middle will dry out a little quicker so I added a piece across the middle and that helps
@loriculberson7886 Жыл бұрын
@kraftyacres2191 Did the cloth work for you?
@kraftyacres2191 Жыл бұрын
@@loriculberson7886 yes the cloth did work for me. I did put a second cloth across the middle cause it seems the middle ones would dry out faster. Thanks for asking
@sallyhenry17163 жыл бұрын
Diaper fabric ! Genius idea👍🏼 ...Thanks for the tips!
@kraftyacres21913 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, hope it works out for you. I did find a second Piece across the middle helps keep the middle one moist
@katdeville3 жыл бұрын
I did not know they sold diaper fabric. Thank you!
@jerico9025 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! Very creative. Might do this this weekend!
@connielee75596 ай бұрын
What a good idea! Ty for the share!
@shutterbug20612 жыл бұрын
Great idea!! I just came across a similar idea for growing microgreens with cheap dollar tree containers and recycled food containers. Thanks for sharing!
@kraftyacres21912 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I’ll be doing a update version this winter. Trying out some new ideas
@bunnyfrew2 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome idea thanks so much for posting. I bought some old stainless steel roasting pans from the thrift store and used your suggestions for the self watering system. I actually bought a meter or so of cotton flannel from the fabric store and it works so well. Thank you again!!
@kraftyacres21912 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I’m glad it Is working for you.
@TearDrop455 Жыл бұрын
Genius! I was trying to think of a way to duplicate the bought ones. I Love it, Thanks for sharing ❤😊
@kraftyacres2191 Жыл бұрын
You are welcome thanks for watching
@beesandseeds3 жыл бұрын
I never thought of using the fabric before. Thanks for sharing.
@kraftyacres21913 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, stayed tuned we have a lot of exciting things coming to the channel!
@joinkansas78197 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I've been looking for thank you!
@kimeeegngarden48878 ай бұрын
Clever! Thank you for posting 🙂
@dandavis83002 жыл бұрын
Great ingenuity! Love the video & will do this.
@rubyewiggins49262 жыл бұрын
I use plastic mesh pieces that you cross stitch on,they're pretty cheap,and old tshirts would work to wick
@kraftyacres21912 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. Happy Gardening
@elizabethkirby1782 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, that's very useful & helpful. 🙂
@user-fd3wl1pr7s2 жыл бұрын
i love your seedling room
@kraftyacres21912 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. It’s A small part of a shed
@ahavarichardson54262 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel! Subbed as well, I surely love the creativity, recently wondering how to save money on these wicking trays, thanks for the information! Great job
@kraftyacres21912 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, we will be posting more videos soon
@chickentender40373 жыл бұрын
Great idea, thanks for sharing.
@MileHighMultisport3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Exactly what I was looking for
@kraftyacres21913 жыл бұрын
No problem, I did find if you place a second piece across the middle it help keep them moist. Thanks for watching, we will have tons more coming soon!
@jimd16172 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@irenesilva7443 жыл бұрын
Genius!
@kraftyacres21913 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@user-ot2pq9ty1u7 ай бұрын
How much water do you put in the bottom, any chance that there might be too much water?
@patriciahogg5763 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! 😇
@kraftyacres2191 Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thanks for Watching
@myteacuppoodles50047 ай бұрын
Hi, You didn’t show what to do with the pvc pieces. Did you just lay them in the bottom?
@pennyspetproject65122 жыл бұрын
why not cheesecloth for the wicking fabric, cheap, foodsafe and easily available for a buck at the dollar stores. can use multi layers to form a mat. I'm putting together my germinating area this week (far north, still over a foot of snow outside) and cheesecloth is what I'll be using
@kraftyacres2191 Жыл бұрын
Great idea. Using what you have. Let me know how the cheesecloth worked for you.
@omegalgo2972 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👌
@CookieCreamOreo3 жыл бұрын
Hi. I liked your idea. 👍🏻 I’ve been wanting to replicate the Burpee self watering seed tray bc it’s $20. Where did you find the Jiffy greenhouse trays so cheap? I bought 2 at Dollar General for $5 each. I thought about using microfiber cloths as the wicking mat bc I’ve seen on orchid videos that it’s great to wick up water to the roots of the plant. I plan to use some that I already own.
@kraftyacres21913 жыл бұрын
I got my trays from Menards. You can find them at most hardware stores. I bought a bunch a few years back on clearance. Thanks for watching.
@Dennis_Heaton3 жыл бұрын
Are the domes necessary? I have plenty of watering trays without domes. This will definitely help with watering, it's a pain to water 30 trays and dump what's left after a good soaking, seeding is time consuming enough, ha.
@kraftyacres21913 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree starting plants can be time consuming. The domes are not a have to have thing. I do use them till the seedlings start to grow. What the dome does it provides a greenhouse effect and helps the top of the soil from drying out. Happy gardening!
@kraftyacres21913 жыл бұрын
Dennis Heaton are you starting 30 trays at a a time? I myself only have about 15 in rotation at a time. I can’t imagine 30.
@joinkansas78197 ай бұрын
I do have a question. Does the tray you use to put the wicking fabric on have to be perforated? How come? I'm learning and would love to know.
@Alisha-vy5lb5 ай бұрын
? You mentioned you made self watering kit for $5 bucks, but mentioned lowes light screen for $13 did I miss something?
@darlenemeade36902 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't the grid panel be a food safe plastic?
@kraftyacres21912 жыл бұрын
If you want it to be food safe that is fine. I don’t think it will matter much. It is not in contact with the water just a place for the wicking medium to sit on
@rubyewiggins49262 жыл бұрын
If use an old t shirt for wicking
@kraftyacres21912 жыл бұрын
Yes I have used a old t-shirt for wicking. I would suggest something of light color. I used a red polo shirt once it died the color red.🤭
@ve2jgs2 жыл бұрын
Old pillowcases might work too.
@janesong636 Жыл бұрын
Just curious, how do you stabilize the pvc pipes in the reservoir tray?
@kraftyacres2191 Жыл бұрын
The black trays have grooves in them. The pvc pipes rest in between the grooves. Great question. Thanks for asking
@rubyewiggins49262 жыл бұрын
Where in the heck are you buying the black trays with lids for a dollar anywhere?
@kraftyacres21912 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I got mine at menards last year. That each tray or lid. This year I got some this year they where $1.70 I think still at menards
@rubyewiggins49262 жыл бұрын
I live in south Texas and if you could find them here they'd be about $8
@ValeriaVincentSancisi2 жыл бұрын
$7 west coast🙃
@martynsmith6302 жыл бұрын
Why not use capillary matting.
@kraftyacres21912 жыл бұрын
The capillary matting was On back order for months