Making seed strips for the Denver garden

Seed strips sound like a simple way to plant my Denver garden. I'm going to try making my own seed strips for next year, after the harvest, using harvested seeds. I will eliminate having to purchase so many seeds next year. A seed strip is a strip of paper embedded with properly spaced seeds used for speedy planting. An entire row of seeds can be planted at once.

With seed strips, planting the Denver garden could be done quickly and easily. Dig a row of the proper depth for the seeds being planted. Roll the seed strip out to the length of the row and cut it. Bury the seed strip and water. No fumbling or dropping of seeds and less migration. Busy Denver residents might enjoy gardening more with this planting method.

Picture all the neat little vegetable rows in my Denver garden next year. Those who have not yet planted their Denver garden can try making seed strips this year. Every plant perfectly spaced. Each one planted at a uniform depth. Seed strips could be used for flowers too. No more wondering what that little sprout is a weed or a wanted plant. Seed strips can make my Denver garden a little more carefree.

To make seed strips for your Denver garden use a roll of paper towels. Roll it out gradually as you work. Mix together ½ cup cornstarch and enough water to make a squeezable paste. Put the mixture in a squeeze bottle and squeeze out a line of drops. Gently push a seed into each drop. Several rows of different seed strips can be made with one width of paper towel.

Be sure to space seeds properly for planting. Once done use a second layer of cornstarch drops and paper towel over the top and press together. The cornstarch will act as a glue. Let the seed strip paper towel dry and then cut into strips. Roll up for storage in a plastic bag. Label the bag with the seed type. Your seed strips are ready for the Denver garden.