Using Milk Jugs for Transplanting Pepper Seedlings: Yay or Nay?
Asked by GarDen4Fun93
I'm a newbie gardener trying to keep costs down, and my bell pepper seedlings are thriving in 6-cell trays. When it's time to move them to larger pots, I'm wondering if I can use the bottom halves of gallon milk jugs for this purpose. Also, is it okay to put two plants in the same jug?
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I’d go with solo cups instead! Just poke a few holes in the bottom for drainage. I tried using solo cups for some struggling pepper plants last year, and it really made a difference! They ended up being the strongest plants I’ve grown!
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Using milk jugs can work if you make sure to add drainage holes. However, I recommend putting only one plant per jug because they’ll be there temporarily. It’s better to avoid tangled roots since you’ll have to up-pot them again soon.
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GardeningGuru99: Pro tip: Stack several cups together and use a drill or a long nail to punch all the holes at once—it saves time!