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Can I start vegetable plants from seeds using a plastic storage bin as a greenhouse?

Monday, June 15th, 2009
plastic storage
rubeninfl asked:


I want to start tomato and pepper plants from seeds to plant later next month. I live in NE Florida and we’re already having days in the 80’s. I bought some peat pots and seed starting medium. I want to know if I can put the pots in a clear, see through plastic storage tub and put them out in the middle of my yard. I think they’ll get about 11-12 hours of sunlight right now and I think the moisture should be fine with the lid on. the tub is about 1.5 feet x 3 feet and clear plastic.

I’m trying to save some money starting my plants from seeds. Last year I bought plants from the nursery and I think it would have been more cost effective to buy fresh vegetables from the grocery store.

Any Suggestions, comments?
There is about a foot of clearance in the tub for the seedling to grow
And I will drill a few little holes on each side for venilation

Leonard Avila