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1. JOB DE GUZMAN LUCERO, LPT, MAEd

2. SEED BOX
It is also called trays or flats, offer
gardeners the opportunity to start a large number
of seeds in one container. A box for storing seeds
until they are ready for planting.

4. IMPORTANCE OF SEED BOX
This option saves space and allows the
grower to easily move the seedlings from one
place to another. Once the young plants outgrow
the seed box, they can be transplanted either to
the garden or into larger individual containers.

5. 1. Choosing Your Seed Boxes
A variety of seed boxes are available, but
there are two basic types: boxes with one
continuous open space for sowing seeds and
boxes divided into individual compartments. The
choice is largely a matter of personal preference,
but some gardeners prefer divided containers
because this prevents the plants' root systems
from coming into contact, which makes
transplanting easier later.

6. 2. Cleaning Used Boxes
To clean seed boxes, first empty them of
any leftover dirt or plant remains. Then prepare a
solution of nine parts water and one part bleach
and use it to thoroughly clean the boxes. Once
they are completely clean, rinse them with water
to get rid of the bleach.

7. 3. Ensuring Good Drainage
Seed boxes should have some kind of
holes, cracks or slits in the bottom to allow
excess water to drain out. If they don't, you can
use a sharp tool to poke holes in the bottom,
keeping in mind that divided boxes need at least
one hole in each compartment.

8. If you are using non-divided seed
boxes with large openings in the bottom,
you can line the box with newspaper to
allow water to drain while keeping the soil
from falling through.

9. 4. Preparing to Plant
Fill the seed boxes to within 1/2 inch of the
top with growing medium of your choice. The
ideal growing medium depends on what you plan
to grow, but a mix of one part soil, one part peat
and one part perlite works for many garden
vegetables.

10. Fertilized garden soil or commercially
available potting mixes also work. Once the
boxes are filled, water them thoroughly and
let the excess water drain out. When you
plant the seeds, the soil should be moist but
not soaking wet.

11. HOW TO MAKE A SEEDBOX
1. Prepare all the tools and materials: hacksaw or
ripsaw measuring tape or plywood or any plain
wood, hammer and nails or nail-gun, and
wooden glue.

12. 2. Using hacksaw or ripsaw, cut the plywood
accordingly.
3. Arrange the pieces of plywood ready for
hammering.
HOW TO MAKE A SEEDBOX

13. 4. Be careful in hammering the nail.
5. To make it presentable. Put a varnish or paint.
HOW TO MAKE A SEEDBOX