Bradfish83 said:I think I like the rapid rooter plugs. Very easy to check root development. Easy to use with no mess and once ready to pot, just stick the seedling with the plug into the soil.
This one was planted about 3 weeks ago.
It really is interesting to see the different results people have with different methods. For example, I have tried a couple different types of the rapid rooter type plugs in addition to rockwool. In all cases I tried several different types of seeds.
My net result was FAIL. Even those that make it to a seedling simply do not work well for me once planted out.
I also have not been happy with several brands of expandable grow plugs made with several different types of media. Some of these had the mesh around them, some did not. I have never been happy with these either, though others swear by them.
Finally, I have also tried many of the compressed "peat" pots though many types were made from other material than peat. I have never been happy with them either. For these, I have always encountered problems with wicking - whether at the seed germination stage or the planting out stage. WRT the latter, yes I tried the tricks of ripping off the bottoms, the top rim and so on.
Perhaps I do not hold my mouth right.
Doanno...
What I do know is that I have grown many tens of thousands of seed of thousands of different species. For ME, what I always fall back on is starting seeds in seed starting media in stand seed trays - mostly 72 cell. Though I do germinate many on wet paper towels in plastic bags. Even there, it only works for me sporadically. Yes - I always have added heat - either from heat mats or on top my hot water heater.
I do not begrudge any other method that words for others.
