Can I start vegetable plants from seeds using a plastic storage bin as a greenhouse?
Yes you can. However, you would want to place a couple 2″ holes on each end and place the container up on bricks (or 2×4 chunks, etc.). This will allow air flow and keep the plants from getting too hot. Some extras to think about: – You might want to rig your holes so that you can slide them closed on cool nights (braxton clips??). – You might find a screen of some sort to lay on top for those 80 degree days (or just remove the container). – To really be fancy…rig a small fan up to blow air underneath to creat circulation (more important once the seeds sprout…keeps the fungas from growing). However, it can all be done and would be a lot of fun. Don’t forget to keep the cubes moist…the air flow will dry them out. (Also…you could place a flouresent light above a tray with the peat pots and keep in your house with the thermostat set at around 72 degrees. The light should be about six inches from the soil. Once the plants sprout…raise the light another six inches.
