Earth & Nest Paper Pot Press

Standard black-and-white newsprint is ideal for these pots. Avoid using glossy magazine pages or heavy cardstock, as these materials do not break down easily in the soil and may contain inks that are not suitable for a vegetable garden.

The pots are designed to hold their structure long enough for seedlings to germinate and grow to a transplantable size. Once placed in moist soil, the paper will begin to decompose, allowing roots to grow through the walls.

The Earth & Nest Paper Pot Press is designed to create a consistent pot size of approximately 3.43 inches in height. This size is specifically optimized for starting most common vegetable and flower seeds.

No, the primary benefit of this tool is that you plant the entire pot directly into the ground. This minimizes root disturbance, which is particularly beneficial for plants that do not like being transplanted, such as beans or squash.

While the pots you create are made of paper, the press tool is crafted from high-quality wood. The 'Material: Paper' specification refers to the medium used to create your seedling pots, not the construction of the tool itself.