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[–] Frowning_Buffalo [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Thanks for the advise. They look tighter packed then they are, without the paper they would just turn into little piles.
[–] summerstormAK ago
I've found that if I get the planting medium wet to about oatmeal consistency, the blocks form correctly and the plants do well. I suspect you could compact the blocks too hard, but I haven't found it to be a problem.
[–] summerstormAK 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
I ditched all my 4-pack and 6-pack flats last year for 1/2" and 1-1/2" cube presses from Johnny's Seeds. The small cubes fit into a void in the 1-1/2" cubes. Last year was my first year using them, and I'll never go back. Now I need to find the perfect shallow tray for them that will ship to Alaska for less than a fortune...
[–] middle_path ago
I've been tempted by these things. For an under tray, someone else suggested a boot tray, they sell them at Walmart. Might be worth a look.
Personally I've been using plastic storage bins, 2oz rinsing cups with holes in the bottom, and standard starting mix. Pretty cheap and easy to do.
[–] Frowning_Buffalo [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
They stayed together fine, and the sides do touch in the tray. I have another tray where the sides don't touch, and they acted exactly the same.
[–] Nadeshda 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
This is great, let us know how it works out... I may try this one day.