I have this small plastic storage bin with a clear lid that I wanna use for starting my veggie seedlings. Is there anything I need to do to modify it so it can be used as a greenhouse such as...drilling holes for air...keeping the lid locked or not locked down. The size of the container is 15qt. It's about 6 in deep and 19 in long and 12 in wide. Any suggestions?
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small greenhouse for seedlings
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, Apr 22 2012 12:49 AM
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Posted 22 April 2012 - 12:49 AM
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Posted 22 April 2012 - 10:46 PM
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Holes are fine. If you want to be crafty rig an old cell phone charger to a PC fan for air exchange.
Watch temps, get a $1 one from Wally.
Watch temps, get a $1 one from Wally.
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 12:21 AM
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Holes are fine. If you want to be crafty rig an old cell phone charger to a PC fan for air exchange.
Watch temps, get a $1 one from Wally.
What temps am I looking for??
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 09:07 AM
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What???
Put drain holes in the bottom
If the pots sit in standing water chances are you'll rot out your seeds
If the pots sit in standing water chances are you'll rot out your seeds
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 06:16 PM
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id say temps in the 80's should be fine,,,,,
until your seeds sprout, then id take them out of the box,
until your seeds sprout, then id take them out of the box,
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 07:14 PM
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 07:51 PM
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id also mount some flourescent lights on top of the box,,, if it's clear,
perhaps 2 ,,,,, 2 footers,
perhaps 2 ,,,,, 2 footers,
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Posted 23 April 2012 - 10:18 PM
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id also mount some flourescent lights on top of the box,,, if it's clear,
perhaps 2 ,,,,, 2 footers,
What about just being outside? Will that do the trick...my lights are tied up in another project right now and no room in my growbox.
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 12:37 AM
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OUTSIDE SHOULD BE FINE,,, AS LONG AS IT ISNT COLD WHERE YOU ARE AT,,,,
warmth helps any seed to germinate.
warmth helps any seed to germinate.
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 02:54 AM
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Thanks for the info chicken.
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Posted 25 April 2012 - 09:45 PM
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What about just being outside? Will that do the trick...my lights are tied up in another project right now and no room in my growbox.
Outside is fine
But keep an eye on the temp
A small sealed plastic box in the sun will heat up fast
Seedlings like heat
But you don't want to cook them
If they're wilty chances are it's to hot for them
Good Luck
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Posted 01 May 2012 - 05:53 PM
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I've been told to don't put them in direct sunlight for too long - it might just burn the seeds. I keep mine on a table by a window that is covered by thin curtains so they get a lot of light but not too much direct sun.
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Can you suggest me the idea that which kind of storage bin I will use for seeding.? Is there any special material will I use for that So, I can get good veggie quickly?I have this small plastic storage bin with a clear lid that I wanna use for starting my veggie seedlings. Is there anything I need to do to modify it so it can be used as a greenhouse such as...drilling holes for air...keeping the lid locked or not locked down. The size of the container is 15qt. It's about 6 in deep and 19 in long and 12 in wide. Any suggestions?
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Can you suggest me the idea that which kind of storage bin I will use for seeding.? Is there any special material will I use for that So, I can get good veggie quickly?
You wanna use something that is clear all around and you need holes for air circulation. Other than that, you should be good.
BTW, you can make a greeenhouse outta glad wrap if you really wanted to.
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Posted 13 May 2012 - 07:31 PM
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It honestly worked good for the mj but nothing else sprouted. I kinda gave up on it for now. Been busy working outside getting everything built for my outdoor garden.
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Posted 14 May 2012 - 09:56 AM
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Oh yes you are absolutely right. I definitely make green house out glad wrap. Thanks for your nice suggestion. You really got me relief from this kind of confusion.You wanna use something that is clear all around and you need holes for air circulation. Other than that, you should be good.
BTW, you can make a greeenhouse outta glad wrap if you really wanted to.
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Posted 15 May 2012 - 12:07 AM
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Posted 15 May 2012 - 11:24 AM
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I will try to making green house for seeding but the problem is that that will be direct sunlight effecting on all seeds. I am wondering that if I am shifting then may be its not growing. Do You have nay suggestion for that to solve this problem?
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