[Paul Plots]

Those plug inserts for seed trays are the bees knees - it make sit easier to sow thinly and transplanting is simple.

Couldn’t agree more but, to be honest, I feel a bit of a cheat as my "plug insert trays" came free having bought some geranium plug plants on special offer a few years back! 

I keep re-using them for beetroot as it's so easy and convenient. 

[mashauk]

I thought you couldn't transplant beetroot?  Interesting - thanks for that.

[Paul Plots]

I thought you couldn't transplant beetroot?  Interesting - thanks for that.

I think I might have been told that too.... difference here is there's little if any root disturbance as they have only just begun to grow. 

Hoiking them up out of the ground and replanting is a different matter... not likely to work.

[rowlandwells]

i grow most of my seed in modules as plugs bench grown  and it makes setting far more easier  for me i also buy in several trays of flower plugs that are more cost effective to buy

like impatiens [bizzy Lizzie] begonia fuchsia and geranium never had any problems both buying in and razing my own vegetable from seed i purpose my propagator does help things along 

[Dirt Diver]

What other veg can you start in individual insert trays besides beetroot. I hate thining it seems such a waste.

[Yorkie]

Avoid anything with a tap root like parsnip or carrot.

Most other plants would be OK, but for things with deep roots (e.g. beans, sweetcorn) I'd recommend you use paper pots - they are deeper so better for the roots, you don't need to pot the seedling on before planting out, and the paper will biodegrade after planting out.

[Dirt Diver]

Sorry you lost me - paper pots  ?

[peapod]

Sorry you lost me - paper pots  ?

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[Dirt Diver]

Hi thanks - early evening videos, great   

[thecakebaker]

I grow 1000s of seeds in plug form that way I can keep what I want then give away what I don’t want and you can also start earlier in the year if you have a heated greenhouse than you can outside or an unheated greenhouse.

 

[Dirt Diver]

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I have joined those who know what they are doing, well I have started.
Just ordered mine.