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Burgon and Ball Paper Pot Maker, Plastic Free Seedling Pot Making Kit

Original price £12.99 - Original price £12.99
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A plastic free paper pot maker that turns recycled paper into biodegradable seedling pots for sowing seeds and growing young plants.

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The Burgon and Ball Paper Pot Maker is a simple and effective tool that allows you to create your own seedling pots using recycled paper, making it easy to reduce plastic use when sowing and growing at home.

Designed for gardeners who want a more sustainable approach to propagation, this clever kit transforms ordinary newspaper into sturdy, biodegradable seedling pots. Simply roll a strip of paper around the wooden former, tuck one end underneath to create the base, then use the shaping tool to secure it neatly in place. Once filled with compost, the pot is ready for seeds or young seedlings.

As plants develop, the entire pot can be planted directly into the soil without removing the seedling. This avoids root disturbance and allows plants to establish more easily. Over time, the paper pot naturally breaks down in the ground, returning to the soil without leaving waste behind.

The kit creates 3 different pot sizes, making it suitable for a wide range of seeds and young plants. Smaller pots are ideal for fine seedlings, while the larger size gives developing plants more room to grow before planting out. Full illustrated instructions are included, making the kit easy to use for beginners while still being appreciated by more experienced growers.

Made from FSC certified hardwood, the pot maker is built to last and designed for repeated use season after season. Entirely plastic free and thoughtfully designed, it also makes a practical and meaningful gift for gardeners who care about sustainable growing.

1 x Burgon and Ball Paper Pot Maker
Illustrated instruction leaflet

Key Features:

• Makes seedling pots from recycled paper
• Allows seedlings to be planted out without root disturbance
• Produces 3 different pot sizes for flexible sowing
• Fully plastic free design
• Pots naturally biodegrade in the soil
• Made from FSC certified hardwood
• Includes full illustrated instructions
• Reusable and long lasting tool

Dimensions:

Pack dimensions
17 cm x 9 cm x 11 cm

Pot sizes produced
Diameter 3 cm
Diameter 4.75 cm
Diameter 6 cm

Suitable for
Seed sowing, pricking out and raising young plants before planting directly into the ground. Ideal for gardeners looking to reduce plastic use in propagation.

This is a brilliant example of simple design done properly. It helps cut down on plastic, makes sowing more sustainable and genuinely improves transplant success by reducing root disturbance. It is practical, well made and a joy to use, especially for gardeners who care about how they grow.

About Burgon and Ball

Tradition, craftsmanship and tools built to last

At AllotMate Essentials, we are proud to stock Burgon & Ball, one of Britain’s most respected garden tool makers. Founded in Sheffield in 1730, Burgon & Ball has been working with steel for nearly 300 years. That heritage matters, because generations of experience are what make their tools some of the very best you can buy.

Rooted in Sheffield’s world renowned steel making history, Burgon & Ball combines traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques. Every tool is thoughtfully designed and expertly made, using carefully selected steels to deliver strength, durability and comfort in use. It is this deep understanding of steel that gives Burgon & Ball tools their exceptional balance, reliability and long life in the garden.

Quality is not just a promise, it is recognised and trusted. Many Burgon & Ball tools are endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, an accolade awarded only to products that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. For gardeners, this means tools you can depend on season after season.

Alongside their classic garden tools, Burgon & Ball also collaborates with designers to create beautifully made accessories that blend practicality with timeless style. From allotment essentials to thoughtful gardening gifts, their products reflect a genuine love of gardening and a commitment to doing things properly.

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