Nowadays home gardening is not just a hobby but has become a part of healthy lifestyle. But premium grow bags available in the market are often expensive. If you want a smart and sustainable option in a low budget, then you can prepare amazing DIY grow-bags from old Atta Bags lying at home. If made properly, these grow-bags can last comfortably for 6–12 months.

Which flour bag to use for DIY grow-bag?

• Plastic Coated Strong Flour Bag
• 10kg or 25kg thick bags
• Avoid torn or thin bags
• The thicker the bag, the more durable the grow-bag will be.

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How to Make Premium Grow-Bag (Step-by-Step)

1. First clean the bag from inside. Remove flour dust completely.
2. Now fold the bag double. Fold the upper part 2-3 times, this will keep the bag strong and the look will also be clean.
3. Now make drainage holes. Make 4–6 small holes in the bottom. Keep in mind that drainage is necessary, otherwise the roots may rot.
4. Always provide side support. If the bag is thin, you can put cardboard or old cloth inside as lining.
5. To prepare the soil filling mixture, choose 40% garden soil, 30% cocopeat, 20% compost, 10% sand. This mixture will give proper nutrition to the plants.

For which plants is it best?

• Coriander
• Fenugreek – Fenugreek
• Spinach
• Tomato
• Chilli
• Brinjal

This DIY grow-bag is perfect for plants with small to medium roots.

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How to give premium look to grow-bag?

You can now wrap the jute cloth on the outside. Make a design on it with paint or fabric color and keep it on a wooden stand, it will look beautiful. This will make your balcony garden look Instagram-ready. A 12×12 inch premium grow bag is available in the market for ₹150-₹300. Whereas DIY Flour Bag Grow-Bag can be prepared almost for free or at a cost of ₹10–₹20. By making 10 bags, savings of up to ₹1500-₹2500 are possible.