101 uses for plastic trays

**martini** · 24-09-2006, 04:05 PM

Hi Dexter - I think you've covered it all. I've started collecting them - got a small stock in the garage. I was wondering if you could use the clear ones as either propagator lids or mini cloches?

**dexterdoglancashire** · 24-09-2006, 04:18 PM

Hi Martini! - yep, I forgot that one, although I have been doing that as well!.

dexterdog

**JazzDuke** · 24-09-2006, 10:40 PM

I feel cheated, you still ninetysomething more to tell us about!

**dexterdoglancashire** · 25-09-2006, 06:21 AM

Ha ha! If you have any ideas JD please share them with us!

dexterdog PS maths never was my strong point!

**Earthbabe** · 25-09-2006, 09:09 AM

Hi all. I don't tend to use the meat ones because of potential for bugs etc. but do reuse all the veg ones. Fruit punnets with or without holes for propagators or if I want a really deep seed tray. Also reuse yogurt pots for potting on, toilet rolls instead of root trainers and anything I can for putting stuff in the freezer.

**Earthbabe** · 25-09-2006, 09:59 AM

Oh yes and lolly sticks for plant labels.

**dexterdoglancashire** · 25-09-2006, 04:04 PM

I've washed/scrubbed out all my trays with hot, soapy+disinfectant in the water - is this OK to kill any bugs?

Dexterdog

**Earthbabe** · 26-09-2006, 10:25 AM

You are probably ok dexterdog, it's me I think and the fact that sis is a microbiologist. In fact she may be able to shed light on whether it is ok to reuse the meat ones. Will pm her and ask for info.

**dexterdoglancashire** · 26-09-2006, 04:27 PM

Thanks EB, I'd appreciate that!

Dexterdog

**bramble** · 01-10-2006, 12:09 PM

I use Tesco cake holders, the clear plastic ones with the lids attached for raising small seed like Petunias or Lobelia. Its like a mini greenhouse all to themselves.

**dexterdoglancashire** · 01-10-2006, 02:04 PM

Another good idea! I'm all for recycling/reusing as much stuff as I can.

DDL

**JazzDuke** · 01-10-2006, 10:03 PM

I can't imagine that meat bugs in the soil will cause a lot of problems even if they exist. Your not going to eat the soil remember.

**dexterdoglancashire** · 02-10-2006, 06:11 AM

Think your right, JD - come to think of it, or I'd rather not, but my back garden where I'm growing my veg.......mmmmmm lets just say a certain dog used to go in there!.....hopefully, not too much information! DDL

**dexterdoglancashire** · 02-10-2006, 06:12 AM

We did dig the soil down to quite a depth and got rid of it all - in case you are wondering! DDL

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