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FourOaks · February 21, 2018

Just wanted to update this a bit. As noted above I have started topping with just Vermiculite. And so far the results are promising.

I do like with the V. that you can just look at it, and pretty well gauge how moist the underlying mix is. At first I would scoot some out of the way, just being curious, and yes the seed starting mix would be moist.

So far I have had good luck with seed starting in both 1801s and in 1204's. Since I just started using the 512 Plug and 84 Plug trays, I havent had any seeds pop up yet. Those should start in just a few days. But I dont see any reason why I should have any troubles.

I will add that with the 512 Plug Trays, I have been watering twice daily with a pump sprayer on a very fine mist.

February 21, 2018	#11
FourOaks Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NC Posts: 511	Just wanted to update this a bit. As noted above I have started topping with just Vermiculite. And so far the results are promising. I do like with the V. that you can just look at it, and pretty well gauge how moist the underlying mix is. At first I would scoot some out of the way, just being curious, and yes the seed starting mix would be moist. So far I have had good luck with seed starting in both 1801s and in 1204's. Since I just started using the 512 Plug and 84 Plug trays, I havent had any seeds pop up yet. Those should start in just a few days. But I dont see any reason why I should have any troubles. I will add that with the 512 Plug Trays, I have been watering twice daily with a pump sprayer on a very fine mist.