Comments on: Homemade Seed Mats or Seed Tapes

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 29 May 2024 13:45:37 +0000

In reply to ELAINE. Elaine, Yes, you can. Elmer's is non toxic.

By: ELAINE

ELAINE — Wed, 29 May 2024 00:14:26 +0000

You can use Elmer’s School Glue for you DIY seed tape/mats!

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

©Rachel Arsenault — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 13:18:12 +0000

In reply to Sue. Sue, I am guessing you meant "germination" instead of "termination"—right? No worries, we all have those autocorrect moments! Now, regarding your question, paper napkins can help retain moisture during the germination process. This helps to create a suitable environment for the seeds to germinate by providing the necessary moisture for sprouting.

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:49:10 +0000

I was just reading Your article on using the napkins for seed mats. I was wondering if in your opinion; the napkins or the toilet paper, would it not retain moisture and help with termination of the seed, until it did decompose?

In reply to Julie Tracy. This is an interesting point, Julie. Corn gluten meal is used as weed prevention. Corn gluten is a by-product of the milling process used to produce corn starch and corn syrup from corn. It works by obstructing root development during seed germination. Corn starch must not have the same effect on seeds because it is often used for making a gel suspension for planting seeds: https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2410e/