I think I have been starting seeds for about 45 years now.I've started tiny ones like begonias &lisianthus as well as the larger ones.I usually use the topping over Miracle Grow or my own mixture.I found seeds did not grow well in just seed starter.,probably because I failed to fertilize soon enough.I wouldn't be afraid to sow in plain ole Miracle grow but I have bags of starter purchased at a sale.I have never had a problem with watering the seed starter over growing on soil.I might use something as small as a plastic dip container for 200 petunia seeds(non pellets). Cream cheese containers just right for petunia pellets.I sow my tomatoes in a Ready Whip container. I like the larger size so I can grow them longer before transplanting to 8oz styro cups.I like to space my tomato seeds a half inch apart with a dampened toothpick.Same for pelleted seeds.By using these small containers I can set several on heat mat or under lights. Quite a few will fit in cake pan or plastic box & I put in greenhouse in sun.in the morning. Bring back under lights to extend daylight.at sundown.Lots of messing around I suppose but I like to tend to plants.It works for me because I am home.You use whatever medium that you have available & have had success with.I don't as a rule have failures unless I get careless.Stuff happens.
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