I read that old tea tins make the best seed starters

I was looking through a gardening book from the library and it mentioned that vintage tea tins, the kind with a tight lid, are perfect for sprouting seeds. The book said the metal keeps the soil a bit warmer than plastic pots, which helps germination. I tried it with some loose leaf tea tins I had saved and my basil seeds sprouted two days faster than usual. Has anyone else tried using different kinds of old containers for their seedlings?

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evanr796d ago

That metal warmth trick is a game changer for slow starters like peppers. I've had luck with those shallow foil takeout containers too, they hold heat well. Just poke some holes in the bottom for drainage and you're set.

nathan_barnes6d ago

Ever try putting those containers on top of a cable box or router for a steady low heat? I found that keeps the soil just warm enough overnight without cooking the seeds.