Seeding in Solo cups

[AKmark]

Originally Posted by MissS

Another reason to start the plants in cells is for the root growth. By starting seeds in cells and then moving them up, you are restricting the tap root and encouraging the roots to spread out. Roots that spread far are preferable to a long main tap root because then are able to absorb more nutrients.

Yes, that is why smart pots work, and the bumpy pulp pots too. We want a massive root ball, massive.

[SuntannedSwede]

Solo cups are so handy to use, especially the ones that come with the scratchable label. I always manage to get a few plants mixed up when I transfer them from trays to the cups though, it would be nice to do a side-by-side comparison

[peebee]

I love potting up! It's a yearly ritual between me & my good friend, a harbinger of spring and a shared day of talk, food and laughter. A few weeks later we have another get together with more friends and they get to choose what they want to grow.
It used to be a chore but not any more since we started doing this together.

[salix]

Just a little comment - I don't think it a good idea to only partially fill the seedling cups. It is more likely to cause damping off problems because of poorer air flow.