Some good news. After an emergency drink of water, about half of the sweet italian style peppers bounced back from yesterday. I'm going to have to watch those seed blocks like a hawk and make sure they have plenty of water.
I planted another 4 sets of 9 plastic cells with remaining seeds. I did 18 of peas, 9 of lettuce and 9 with orange blossom tomato. My hope is that the weather will even out at night by the time these sprout and won't need as much time indoors to avoid frosty nights.
I also planted two small plastic pots with flower seeds. I filled one with shasta daisies and the other with lavander. It was only after I opened the packet that I saw the fine print that lavender doesn't flower until the second year. No loss. It doesn't cost me any additional room and if they don't make it I can reuse the pot for my cut pothos.
I also cleaned the seed block and put it away for the season. After playing with it, I do think it could be a very good tool for growing plants, but:
1. you need a consistent method of providing water or some kind of sponge system
2. you need more room than a typical 9 plastic cell shell
3. you need to watch them like a hawk if you have a dry area. really, it's all about #1!
If you can better control temperature and moisture levels, I think the soil blocker is a good idea. If you are renting a small apartment and using your kitchen counter as the space for growing seedlings, I'd skip the soil blocker and stick with the plastic cells.
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