How to Use Cans to Protect Young Plants
Use a can opener to remove the opposite end "lid" or "base" of the can, so that it is a hollow, open cylinder all the way through., Position each can carefully over the growing seedling. , Push firmly down into the soil., Remove the cans once the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use a can opener to remove the opposite end "lid" or "base" of the can
Recycle the loose piece. -
Step 2: so that it is a hollow
, Take care not to catch any part of the plant when doing this.
Push down far enough to allow light to reach the seedling easily but high enough to prevent enthusiastic snails and slugs from visiting. , Make sure to take it off before the plant's top is larger than the can! , -
Step 3: open cylinder all the way through.
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Step 4: Position each can carefully over the growing seedling.
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Step 5: Push firmly down into the soil.
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Step 6: Remove the cans once the seedling is large enough to look after itself.
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Step 7: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Recycle the loose piece.
, Take care not to catch any part of the plant when doing this.
Push down far enough to allow light to reach the seedling easily but high enough to prevent enthusiastic snails and slugs from visiting. , Make sure to take it off before the plant's top is larger than the can! ,
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