7 DIY Seed Pots From Common Household Items for Starting Seeds Indoors

Published on January 18, 2026

Making your own seedling pots out of recycled materials is a great way to not just save a few bucks, but as well as minimize the trash that you contribute to the community. Additionally, this method is also a great way to exercise your artistic skills and let you put out the creativity you possess within.

Below are 7 household items that you can repurpose as seedling pots:

  1. Newspaper pots
  2. Egg cartons
  3. Eggshells
  4. Paper towel or toilet paper tubes
  5. Yogurt cups
  6. Paper coffee cups
  7. To-go containers

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