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Taping seeds to space out.
I want to tape my own seeds (not buy expensive seeds already spaced on tape). What would the best tape be to do this? I have thought this type would serve but not sure if the roots when they start growing will penetrate the paper. Advice welcome.
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When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
I'm thinking of the tinier seeds direct in drills. With bigger hands I'm a bit clumsy.
There's probably a video of the method somewhere online - Youtube etc.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'd agree with @Fairygirl 's suggestion - just make sure you don't have a sneezing fit whilst sowing tho - it can disrupt matters somewhat
First you make a sort of 'gravy' as below, when cool add the seeds in what density you need, give it a good stir. Then pipe the solution into where you want to sow the seeds.
There was an old fashioned way years ago using wall paper paste, but I don't think you can get the paste anymore without added fungicide. Obvs fungicide will slow or stop any germination.
Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border.
However, if you're sowing in straight lines - in drills or not, you would be sowing as sparingly as possible [with whatever method you try] and then thinning out your carrots as they grow. You wouldn't be trying to space out individual seeds.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...