SEED TAPE SECRET - YOU CAN MAKE IT YOURSELF!

[@classicrocklover5615]

As a child in the 70s, I helped an elderly neighbor make seed tapes all winter long. We used the flour glue but used strips of single layer newspaper instead of tissue. Worked well.

[@robinscontainergarden]

@@classicrocklover5615 these days, tissue is more readily available than newspaper, at least at our house. What a great way to reuse newspapers! ☺️

[@lynnclendenin2988]

Thanks for suggesting newspapers. I didn’t put mine out for recycling today; I’m definitely going to try this for planting carrots! I tried the cornstarch method and wasn’t happy. In another video, it was suggested that you use the spacing to which you think the carrots.

[@rachelmiller764]

A great winter project when I can't be in the garden, thank you!

[@robinscontainergarden]

I hope you get creative with what seeds you use! 😊

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

Hey Robin, I didn’t even know what seed tape was 😊 I’ve just had to Google 🤣 so I’ve definitely learned something new today. What a fantastic idea!! ❤

[@robinscontainergarden]

Thank you, Janette! I noticed it on a seed company's menu and was amazed at how few seeds there are for the money. I had to work out how to make some and just had to share.

[@christinebrooks6364]

Hi Robin, youxould use a matchstick to pick up each seed. I do this when I sow carrot seeds onto wet kitchen towel that is placed inside a plastic tub. I put the lid on a leave them to germinate then, plant them into small holes in the compost to carry on growing. No need to thin out as im the same as you, dont like to thin out. Great idea for people who like to use trips. Lots of good advice. Thanks for sharing and take care 🙂

[@robinscontainergarden]

Great idea for using the match sticks! 😊

[@gardeningmadeeasywiththeol3945]

Very creative idea - should work really well ! We are still subscribed to your channel and supporting you !

[@robinscontainergarden]

Thank you! 😊

[@minigarden4573]

Nice sharing my dear friend 👍

[@robinscontainergarden]

Thank you 😊

[@MrsMommax6]

I only recently learned about seed tape. I've watched a few videos on DIY, but yours is my favorite! Spring has just started, but im out of time for preparing fresh beds. But, this will be great for my medicine garden next year!

[@robinscontainergarden]

Oh I'm so glad it was helpful to you! I used my carrot seed tape last year and it certainly helped me keep them the right distance apart - I didn't even have to thin them out - which is great, because I'm not a good thinner-outter! 😊

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Very clever!

[@robinscontainergarden]

@@IAMGiftbearer Thank you 😊 I hope you'll let me know if you try it out x

[@glynisglynis8665]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm terrible at spacing, so I'll be making these by the bucket full. 😀

[@robinscontainergarden]

I'm so happy this is helpful to you 😊 I can assure you I'll be doing the same 😂

[@deniseinthegarden]

Robin, this is absolute genius, well done, brilliant 🎉

[@robinscontainergarden]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@eliandkate]

LOVING THIS!!! Wish it was my idea :D

[@robinscontainergarden]

Thanks so much! I have used the flour glue on other projects and knew it was right for this one, too. 😁

[@lyndarobinson2853]

Thank you so much. Clearly demonstrated and will give it a try for next Spring

[@robinscontainergarden]

I'm so glad it's helpful! 😊

[@kspence5300]

This is brilliant, thank you.

[@robinscontainergarden]

I'm glad you found it helpful 🙂

[@scarnoir6566]

Highly underrated video. Well done. Thanks from Germany. let me know if you need seeds from old breeds of my country's varietys as a thank you.

[@robinscontainergarden]

@@scarnoir6566 I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! ☺️

[@MrWolfheart111]

Thank You :)

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

Brilliant!

[@robinscontainergarden]

I'm glad it's helpful to you 😊

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

@@robinscontainergarden I'm going to try doing carrots this was as I think I got about 4 carrots last year!

[@robinscontainergarden]

@@bristolveggiebeds5310 I'm not a thinner-outter of veg (I know I should do it but I hate killing stuff that's growing). So I'm going to use this system for carrots, spring onions, and beetroot next season. Maybe more but definitely those. I know I'll still have to thin a bit, but maybe a little later when I can use the leaves in salads so it doesn't feel quite as wasteful. 😁

[@jandevries6660]

i had 53 varieties of carrots last season. For every variety i had 10 rows à 150cm ( 3x50cm). If i would have done it, like you show it, i would still working on it. 😉 But the idea is good, no question. If you do it every 2,5cm it works perfectly... 👍

[@robinscontainergarden]

Wow! You have your own carrot factory there! I reckon the seed tape would be really useful on a smaller scale, or to do during the winter months when not much is going on. You'll be swimming in carrot soup, you will! 😁

[@paulsherrod1365]

You sound American then you use a word like “quid “?

[@robinscontainergarden]

I am American, but I have lived in Scotland for more than 15 years, so the vocabulary tends to change when you live abroad. ☺️

[@jimsheehan6025]

🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫OK, won't tell a soul!

[@robinscontainergarden]

I think we've kept the secret safe 😉