I will probably use 128 cell trays for everything I start early this year. I've used 288's, which dry out too quickly, and 72's, which caused too much damping off, so 128 cell should be a nice compromise. The 128's are 8x16 configured which means I can plant 8 seeds per variety, up to 16 varieties... I'm obsessively organized!
My concern with planting so many varieties in one area is with cross-pollination. Any opinions/suggestions on this? I could spread out to other gardens, but my sunny areas are very limited. I don't expect more than a 50% germ rate, as my seeds go back as far as 6 yrs, After weeding out the weaklings, I don't expect more than 50 healthy starts.
