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Polystyrene - Farendwoman - 21-03-2022
Does anybody still use polystyrene seed modules?
Bought some years ago( I think they were called Propapacks). Mine are finally becoming unusable and need replacing.
I really rate them for keeping seedlings happy and encouraging good root formation.
There must be a good reason why I never see them these days.
RE: Polystyrene - Veggie - 21-03-2022
Are they the ones that came with a tray with "knobs" on that you could push the compost plugs out from underneath with?
If so, I still have some.
RE: Polystyrene - Farendwoman - 21-03-2022
That’s it !
All my knobs broke off long ago!
RE: Polystyrene - Veggie - 21-03-2022
I'm sorry to hear that FEW.
RE: Polystyrene - Small chilli - 21-03-2022
They’re no longer available probably because they’re polystyrene. Incredibly environmentally unfriendly.
RE: Polystyrene - Veggie - 21-03-2022
I've had mine at least 20 years, probably more.
I agree that polystyrene is environmentally unfriendly yet its still used for packaging and cannot be reused.
RE: Polystyrene - Farendwoman - 21-03-2022
(21-03-2022, 07:52 PM)Veggie Wrote: I've had mine at least 20 years, probably more.I think my six modules were about 20 years old too.
I agree that polystyrene is environmentally unfriendly yet its still used for packaging and cannot be reused.
So not that environmentally unfriendly when compared to single use plastic. I must’ve got through hundreds of flimsy single use plastic ones over the same period.
Our local council accepts polystyrene in general household rubbish that goes to the incinerator, so although not ideal, it‘s not going to landfill.
RE: Polystyrene - Vinny - 22-03-2022
(21-03-2022, 05:15 PM)Farendwoman Wrote: That’s it !Sounds painful!
All my knobs broke off long ago!
