This trick with an old pot will leave you with your mouth open

Do you have an old pot and are about to throw it away? Wait a minute. With recycled materials and a very simple procedure, it is possible to turn it into a perfect support for placing seedlings in the garden, protecting them from the cold, excess humidity and pests.

It only takes a little insulation foam and a recycled piece from a broken appliance to achieve a strong, lightweight, and durable structure. It is an ideal solution for those who grow in home gardens, patios or large pots.

Below is the video from the ReHacedor channel:

What is this recycled pot in the garden for?

This project is specifically designed for:

• Hold young seedlings firmly.
• Protect the roots from the cold of the soil.
• Avoid excess moisture around the stem.
• Raise the plants slightly for better drainage.
• Better organize the seedlings in the garden.

The insulating foam acts as a thermal and structural barrier, creating a more stable environment for the initial growth of plants.

Reused materials

• An old pot (metal or aluminum).
• Insulating foam.
• A recycled piece from a broken appliance (grille, plastic base, metal structure).
• Protective gloves.

Step by step to create the seedling support

1. Thoroughly clean the pot from the inside.
2. Place the recycled piece that will serve as a structural base in the center.
3. Apply the insulating foam filling in all the spaces.
4. Let dry completely.
5. Once hardened, check that the surface is firm.
6. Place the soil inside and then the seedlings.

The pot becomes an insulated, stable and durable container, ideal for the initial growth of plants.

Advantages for your seedlings

• Greater thermal protection.
• Better drainage.
• Lower risk of root rot.
• Greater stability against the wind.
• Reuse of materials at no cost.

Additional Tips

• Make small holes in the base if the pot has no drainage.
• Do not expose the foam directly to the sun if it is exposed; You can cover it with a layer of soil.
• Ideal for tomato, lettuce, basil, onion, chili, parsley and other vegetable seedlings.
• You can partially bury the pot to further improve thermal stability.

A simple, economical and effective solution

This trick allows you to reuse an old pot and turn it into a direct protector for seedlings, improving their growth and reducing losses due to weather or excess water. It is a practical, economical and perfect solution for any home garden or orchard!

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