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Egg Carton Method: The Fastest Way to Plant Bulbs

Stop digging fifty little holes.
This simple kitchen hack lets you plant dozens (even hundreds) of bulbs at once — with perfect spacing every time.

How It Works

Step 1: Dig One Trench
Dig a wide trench to the proper depth — about 3× the height of the bulb. Level the bottom.

Step 2: Set the Spacing
Lay cardboard egg cartons side by side in the trench. Drop one bulb into each cup, pointy end up.

Step 3: Cover & Water
Backfill with soil so bulbs are covered by 4–6 inches. Water deeply to settle soil and start breaking down the cartons.

Step 4: Let Nature Finish the Job
By spring, the cartons are gone — and you’re left with a perfectly spaced carpet of blooms 🌼

Important Material Rules

- Use paper pulp or cardboard cartons only
- Never use Styrofoam or plastic
- Cut a small slit in the bottom of each cup to help roots reach soil faster

Best Bulbs for This Method

Perfect fit:
Tulips, daffodils, crocus, grape hyacinth (muscari), scilla

Skip these:
Giant alliums — they need more room than an egg cup allows

When to Plant

Plant in fall once soil temps drop below 60°F

Water right after planting — moisture speeds carton breakdown

Simple tools. Smart spacing. Big spring payoff.
Sometimes the easiest tricks are the ones hiding in your kitchen drawer 🌷

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