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Fibre pots for seedlings (drainage holes?)

Mr. Vine EyeMr. Vine Eye Posts: 2,394
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Should I be putting drainage holes in the bottom of these small fibre pots?


East Yorkshire

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  • PerkiPerki Posts: 2,527
    Will water not leach out through the fibre ? 
  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    No need they are porous
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    I agree with Perki and Debs. I always soak mine in water briefly before planting in them. This prevents them taking the water out of the compost.
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    Yes if anything they seem to dry out more quickly than plastic but I try to use them rather than buying plastic we all have to do our bit don’t we? 
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Bonus is there is no root disturbance as you plant the whole kit and caboodle into the ground.
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Soaking is a good idea LB.  Never done that before filling and sowing or pricking out but I did find found module type trays with holes that are just the right size for holding some of these pots and those did very well last year.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
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