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Shows I’ve been asleep at the ingredients aisle – thought all the other peat pot type pots were 100% organic. These pots are part of a great little seed starter kit. The “Cow Pots” are made of manure and fiber, though what the fiber is, hasn’t been found as of yet. 80% less peat is great, but 100% less peat would be even better (like coir).
Currently (as of June 2009) peat pots cost:Qty=50@$15.00
while Cow Pots are ringing in around $Qty=50@$42
and the Bethel Organic DOTpots ring in at Qty=50@$12.95 (via Johnny’s Select Seeds) All prices exclude shipping and handling. Buying in bulk helps bring the prices down drastically.
The Hack: Make your own pots from newspaper and save even more:
via Origami – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms7hUdbl8Ds
The Rolling Method – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_DYWmfRGfc
DOT Pots are 80% spruce fiber(the bi-product of thinning managed forests) and 20% peat. This ratio allows for roots to grow right though the pot, so there is no need to cut off the bottom before planting.