I just stumbled across this idea on Pinterest, and I thought it was absolutely brilliant. It’s called “seed tape,” and you can make it yourself out of recyclable materials. It’s a way to ensure that your seeds are properly spaced (and that they stay that way) when you plant them. For a quick tutorial, check out this post by GardenerScott:
–Begin by cutting sheets of newspaper into strips about one-inch wide. The strips will be about two-feet long.
–Take a tablespoon or two of white flour and mix it with an equal amount of water to make a smooth paste.
-Place small drops of the paste at regular intervals along the newspaper strip. The spacing you choose is dependent on the seed you’ve chosen.
-Carefully drop a seed into each drop of paste. Let dry, then plant.
Don’t forget to label each sheet of seed tape so you don’t forget what is on it!