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Do You Have a Pot Stash at Home?

By Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep

No, not that kind of pot! We’re talking about the kind you use to plant herbs and other small plants. Even if you haven’t passed your last frost date, it’s probably late enough to get started on a few potted projects. But new pots can be expensive. What do you have stashed around the house that will do? Pretty much any durable container can be turned into a planter if you drill holes for drainage: old buckets, metal washtubs, and worn-out pots and pans. Reserve non-food grade plastics for ornamentals. Fill with potting soil, and you’ll have a fun and funky way to jump start this season’s garden.

Originally posted 23. Feb, 2009 | Tags: , , ,

  • Bryan
    Is there a reason you cannot use food grade plastic containers such as a milk jug or soda bottle?
  • I don't see why that wouldn't work. One of my kids did a project in a 2 liter plastic bottle, and it went well. Just be sure you've allowed drainage.
  • Bryan
    Well many a grade school project would lead me to agree with you, but in the words of the article, "Reserve non-food grade plastics" I was curious about the non-non-food grade plastics.
  • The main concern with using PVC or unmarked plastic containers with herbs and vegetables is the possibility of chemical leech into the soil -- and then into your food. If you're repurposing plastic containers for this purpose, it makes sense to restrict their use to ornamental plants. Even then, I'd be careful handling PVC. It's nasty stuff.
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