Sowing, But in what

Hi All

Placed my first seed and onion set order today with Marshall's.
When its time to sow the seeds i would like to grow them in these pots or trays that you can then devide up into singular plants and place in your bed.
Thing is i have no idea what there called. Can anyone shed any light on this and maybe give some advice if these types of growing mediums are not that succsesful.
Thank You.

 

do you mean cell trays!?

 

Sometimes called modular trays. I find multipurpose compost mixed with some vermiculite is fine for most seeds.

The seed packet instructions will tell you the best time so sow - but beware sowing seeds too early unless you can increase the light. Low light levels can lead to spindly seedlings.

 

Hi
Yes you could use cell trays, but you can get these pollystyrene trays so you could use them.

kind regards boygardener

 

Then there are the root trainers.......
http://www.rootrainers.co.uk/gardeners/rootrainers/benefits

Or toilet roll centres.... no link needed for those!!

 

Do toilet roll centres work ok ? I was told that the cardboard contains an acid which does not help the plants ? Please let me know if you have success using these.

Currently I use peat pots. 144 for a �£1 from you know where : Poundland !

 

What a great Idea oktarine . I will wait with interest to see if anyone has experience of this
Mondo

 

This is my way;

http://tinyurl.com/yy5xkl

 

Thanks all, It was Peat pots that i had heard about, Great instructions TG. I have book marked your site for further reading.

 

Toilet rolls work beautifully for me and several of my gardening chums. When a sinister grey mould appears, ignore it - it does no harm to the plants, and the rolls quickly rot away.

I use these now to maximise space, 196 plants to a windowsill and cat-proof! Try a number of different ways, then stick with whatever suits you best

 

I've used loo rolls for years, mainly for peas and beans and never had any problems.

One thing to watch, and it applies to peat pots too, is that you ensure the top of the roll/pot is just below soil level when you plant out. If you leave it standing proud of the soil it can "wick" away moisture from the young roots.

BTW - That's a real bargain on the peat pots!!

 

Sprout,

Thanks for the info. Wish my windowsills were that big !