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Winter Sowing with Snail Rolls in milk jugs, soap jugs etc  <\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Overview<\/h2>\n

This method combines the space-efficient snail roll technique with milk jug mini-greenhouses for winter sowing. Multiple snail rolls filled with potting mix fit inside a single jug, maximizing your seed starting capacity.<\/p>\n

Materials Needed<\/h2>\n
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  • Gallon milk jugs (clear or translucent)<\/li>\n
  • Plastic feed bags (woven poly from feed sacks)<\/li>\n
  • Potting mix (pre-moistened)<\/li>\n
  • Spray bottle with water<\/li>\n
  • Rubber bands<\/li>\n
  • Duct tape<\/li>\n
  • Permanent marker<\/li>\n
  • Sharp knife or scissors<\/li>\n
  • Seeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n

    Part 1: Prepare the Milk Jugs<\/h3>\n
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    1. Cut the jug in half<\/strong>: Using a sharp knife or scissors, cut gallon milk jug horizontally about 5-6 inches from the bottom<\/li>\n
    2. Add drainage holes<\/strong>: Poke 4-6 small drainage holes in the bottom half<\/li>\n
    3. Keep both pieces<\/strong>: You’ll use the bottom as the base and the top as a dome\/cover<\/li>\n
    4. Label now or later<\/strong>: Mark the outside with permanent marker<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Part 2: Create the Snail Rolls<\/h3>\n

      Sizing for Milk Jugs<\/h4>\n
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      • Width<\/strong>: Cut feed bag strips 4-5 inches wide (to fit the height of the jug bottom)<\/li>\n
      • Length<\/strong>: Cut strips 12-18 inches long (longer rolls accommodate more seeds)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Pre-Moisten Potting Mix<\/h4>\n
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        • Add water to potting mix in a separate container<\/li>\n
        • Mix until evenly moist (should hold together when squeezed but not drip)<\/li>\n
        • Let sit for 10-15 minutes to fully absorb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Assembly Process<\/h4>\n
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          1. Prepare feed bag strips<\/strong>: Cut multiple strips from feed bags to size (4-5″ x 12-18″)<\/li>\n
          2. Lay out strip<\/strong>: Place feed bag strip on flat work surface<\/li>\n
          3. Add potting mix layer<\/strong>:\n
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            • Spread pre-moistened potting mix evenly across the entire feed bag strip<\/li>\n
            • Thickness: approximately 1\/4 inch thick<\/li>\n
            • Leave about 1\/2 inch clear at one short end (starting edge) for easier rolling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Position seeds<\/strong>:\n