This is my 3rd year wintersowing and I have lots of nice seedlings and some that just didn't germinate at all. I tried something new this time and I don't think it worked as well for me as the 'ol milk-jug or soda-bottle routine. Since I ran out of containers, I put some larger seeds (sun-flowers and red castor beans--I've WS them both before ) into individual paper cups and then placed about six of each into a large zip-lock bag. I propped the top slightly open and of course had drainage holes in the cups and the plastic bags. One or two of the seeds germinated but the rest didn't and I think it's because the soil was too wet or something inside the bag--maybe they rotted. Don't think I'll use this method next year. The little hole of the jug or soda-bottle seems to be just the right size for getting the right amount of moisture inside, and the drainage holes in them work just right.
Live and learn!
