[Snoop]

The recent thread on deep root trainers got me having a look about on Amazon and ebay.

I have quite a lot of brassicas to get started this year. Do they need deep root trainers (12 cm as far as I can tell) or the shallower ones (7.5 cm)?

Anyone got any advice or views on what the shallow ones would be good for?

Thanks

[mumofstig]

The old timers start all of theirs in seed trays, so the shallow ones are fine, I've found - unless they are held back because their planting place isn't ready.
If that happens I move each one into a slightly bigger pot.

[Snoop]

Thanks, MoS. That'll save me a bit on compost!

Any other advice on what the shallow ones are suitable for? Shallot seeds maybe?

[mumofstig]

You can use them for shallot seeds, a pinch in a module and then plant the clump out as is. AS they grow they push themselves apart.

[Snoop]

Great. So well worth buying... What a good excuse! (I haven't spent much on seeds this year, honest.)