MAKING A

SEED BOX
JOB DE GUZMAN LUCERO, LPT, MAEd
 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
 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.
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.
 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.
 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.
 HOW TO MAKE A SEEDBOX

2. Using hacksaw or ripsaw, cut the plywood

accordingly.
3. Arrange the pieces of plywood ready for
hammering.
 HOW TO MAKE A SEEDBOX

4. Be careful in hammering the nail.

5. To make it presentable. Put a varnish or paint.
LET US MAKE A
SEEDBOX AND
SOW SEEDS