Styrofoam Cups En Masse

[dcarch]

I use the large clear plastic storage bins because the covers make it unnecessary to keep watering. These bins come in many sizes and cheap and they stack to save room.

Inside, I use Jiffy peat pellets because it’s very convenient. In the past, I found out that the plastic net around the pellets never decomposes even that did not seem to impact growth, this year, I will remove the netting first.

I put one seed in one pellet, because I have been able to get at least 95% germination, I don't need to waste too many seeds. Once the seedlings get to a good size the pellets get transplanted in 4” x 4” square plastic pot, which can support the growth to may be blossoming stage. By that time, hopefully it will be warming enough to go outdoors. The pots also stack.

Because I am lazy, I have never taken the efforts of first hardening the seedlings. I don't know what harms I have done to them in terms of production.

All you guys in Z6/7, are you ready to start? :wink:

dcarch