Snag wrote:
For me to get started with the plants I want to set out at the end of
March . Last year and the year before I tried those peat disc things
(wet 'em and they expand into a little barrel shape) with absolutely
dismal results . This year I'm going to try something different ,
using potting soil or starter mix .
I have a decent plastic tray but I need to divide it into
compartments . I was considering shoebox-type cardboard , or maybe
some plexiglass strips . Or I could just go buy some small plastic
cups and put holes in the bottom for drainage .
How do y'all start your sets ? I'll be doing tomatoes , peppers ,
marigolds , and maybe some zucchini and cantalopes . I usually do the
stuff with bigger seeds directly to the ground ...

For small seeds that have seedlings that transplant well I use trays. I
divide the tray into 4, 6 or 8 little plots. If you don't plant similar
types next to each other there is no need for dividers. For bigger seeds
and especially those like cucurbits I use tubes. The type about 15cm (6in)
high with a square section that stand in a rack are best. You can put one
melon (pumpkin, zucc...) seed in each and transplant the whole content
without disturbing the roots at all.

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