Someone else had this question not to long ago. The answer was that if you can see your thumb when you press it against the inside of the container, then you're good to go!

I use many "solid" containers, Folgers Aromaseal Canisters being my favorite!
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I used alot of white milk jugs. I just cut out big windows on 2 sides and slipped a ziplock baggie over the top & cut a hole in baggie to correspond to lid on milk jug.The big windows allow the light in.

Theresa

those "aroma seal" cans work GREAT for collecting kitchen waste. They REALLY seal in the "aromas" from yukky food.

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clumsygrdner wrote:

"I use many "solid" containers, Folgers Aromaseal Canisters being my favorite!"

I took a look at your picture, and wonder what (if anything) you used to cover the Folgers Canisters? I'm a newbie and under the impression that you're supposed to have a cover with holes in it. But . . . I didn't see any. I have lots of the Folgers Canisters from my worm composting. This would solve my hunt for more containers!

Nancy in WI where's it's downright "nasty cold"

I cut around the rim of the lid and remove the middle portion. I cover the opening of the canister with plastic and put the rim of the lid back over it. I then put holes in the plastic.

Well I guess I need to figure something out. I have a bunch of seeds and nothing to put them in besides white jugs. Looks like I need to go get some plastic bags... Thanks for all the suggestions everyone..

Don't give up! What about cutting off the top part, sowing the seeds, and slipping into a bag, or taping plastic to cover? Or I have heard about people cutting windows in the sides and slipping the entire jug into a bag. Or you could just use plastic bags (I haven't tried this but lots of others have). That's the magic of wintersowing, you get to be very creative with the type of container you use! Good luck, and keep us posted!

Here is the link to the other thread.

Here is a link that might be useful: Costco Jugs

nanmol, email me. I have some questions about worm composting. Thanks.

avoirgold - thanks for the link, I took a look and my jugs like that poster's are solid white, no light will get through. I don't use plastic baggies for anything and hesitate to do so for this either, but I suppose if I'm careful in their use I can save them to use again for ws next year.