Some seeds, like carrot or breadseed poppy seeds, are minuscule, making it a challenge to pick them up and place them where you want them. It’s all too easy to take half your seed packet in one pinch, and tricky to release them one at a time. It’s especially difficult for younger children and older adults. Some seed companies sell premade plantable paper strips for crops like carrots. Here are two clever tips to address this issue using common household items.
- How it works: Sticky Note Method
- Pick Up the Seeds: Pick up two or three seeds yourself and place them on a sticky note.
- Adhesive Help: The adhesive on the sticky note holds those tiny seeds until you can grab them.
- Toothpick and Water Dish Method
- Prepare the Tools: Use a small water dish and a toothpick.
- Wet the Toothpick: Wet the tip of the toothpick in the water dish.
- Pick Up the Seeds: The water helps the toothpick pick up and hold a few seeds.
- Transfer to Sticky Note: Place the seeds onto the sticky note for easy handling.
- Why we like this: Sticky notes are easily portable and can be piled together and brought to the garden before planting. This method simplifies handling tiny seeds and makes it easier for everyone, including children and older adults, to participate in planting.
