On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 05:28:43 GMT, Sherwin Dubren
wrote:

I have had a perpetual problem in that my vacations always seem to fall
out when I'm in the middle of seed starting from trays. I don't want to
impose on relatives or neighbors to keep them watered. I have seen
these
special trays with reservoirs at the bottom and some kind of wicking
system to keep seedlings from drying out. Does anyone have any
experience
with these trays? Also, how long can one expect one of these trays to
continue moistening the seedlings, as sometimes I go away for several
weeks.

I have used the trays

http://tinyurl.com/3avj9

which work very well (and last for several seasons). However, not for
"several weeks" without replentishing. If you don't want to impose,
*hire* someone to perform minimal care for your plants.