Hypertufa is a wonderful alternative to concrete or commercial growing pots. They are easy to make and very affordable. If you’re looking for a pot to grow herbs or succulents, give hypertufa a try.
The recipe is simple and can be bought at just about any hardware store.
I found some 10 year old corn seeds. So I decided to see just what my germination rate would be. I wrapped them in wet paper towels and left them for a few days. This video is my result.
I ran out of gardening space. And since pallets are free, I decided to make some raised beds out of them.
One thing to consider before you start. Make sure your pallets do not contain any chemicals. Look for the HT logo. It means heat treated.
If it does not say HT, then don’t use it.
Keep track of your seed inventory with this spreadsheet. Don’t let your seeds get past their viability ever again. Download it to your mobile devices and take it with you wherever you go.
Storing seeds, particularly heirlooms, is a great way to save money and preserve our food heritage.
Download the spreadsheet here
