The best medium for starting seeds.

[milehigh_7]

What size rootmaker pots do you use for seed starting? When it's time to transplant, do you move to a larger rootmaker, or more traditional 3-4" pots?

I currently use the 60 cell version. Ideally, if you were keeping with the whole system you could bump into the bigger sizes. However, for me cost is a bit of an so they wind up in 3" containers to sell. My turnover is pretty good so they don't stay in the 3" for long.

 

[M. Frary]

Great advice all around!
Now. How do you guys store seeds until time for planting?
Freezer? Refrigerator? Just toss them in a drawer until you're ready?

 

[River's Edge]

In the refrigerator, however i do not store seeds for long periods. Because i have the ability to germinate any time of year. I normally obtain the seeds when needed and work with them right away. I have used a number of suppliers in the past but overall have had my most consistent results from Sheffield. Keep in mind the species i am working with are recommended for cooler storage, it will not be the case for all species. A cool dry place will work fine for lots of seed types.

 

[Anthony]

Plastic mayonnaise bottle in the vegetable crisper .

 

[GGB]

I use the "butter area" in my fridge. Definitely don't freeze them. And i love sheffields too but be aware of what year the seeds you're buying we collected. Most of their scots pine seed was collected in the early 90's. My research tells me they probably won't sprout

 

[Anthony]

Jim Lewis said that maples were a no no on IBC
as they were most likely dead already.

Just did Celtis c. and Celtis a. Good germination.
Tried the eggplant that resembles an egg, pack in foil.
Nothing grew.
Good Day
Anthony