Making seed Tape for the carrot plot

With the weather dipping back into a more snow friendly range, Frog & I got to work on a new project. Her choice of tending in the garden this year will be carrots & flowers.  Frog has chosen a rainbow of carrot colors and  an array of flowers to arrange in bouquets for her profiting from the market stand. No problem. Easy enough, right?

BUT there IS a problem when you think of how that carrot planting may turn out with a 5 year old doing the work. Crooked rows, clumped seeding. large bare spots. The thought of her plot outcome had me brainstorming damage control.

Enter The Bathroom tissue paper solution. I have had her at my side whipping these up and although it is easy to make, the time can be consuming with 4 packets of carrot seed {along with said 5 year old}.

A glue solution was made of flour & water. about 1/2 cup of flour mixed with small amounts of water until a glue consistency has been reached. I had an almost empty bottle of basic liquid school glue, which I emptied and rinsed before placing the flour glue into the bottle. The twist top point tip is PERFECT for all ages. Less mess, dependpent upon, how well one's child may create a mess out of nothing.

Then, roll out 1to 2 feet long sections of the bathroom tissue. Put a drop of your glue solution every 2 inches or so down the sides of the bathroom tissue. Place one seed into each drop and lay a second layer of tissue over the first {of same length}. Lightly press down to seal the spots between layers. Let lay flat until dry. Then just roll them up, place in a zippy bag to store until planting.

As for the carrot patch damage control?
In the end, You will happy with the extra effort. Your carrot patch will look so much nicer. But if you are accompanied by an independent 5 year old... be prepared to call it Modern Garden art.....

Sweet Dreams,

~Tammie