Why Sow into Plug Trays?

As a beginner gardener, you may be wondering what plug trays are used for. Why not just sow into pots? How do you know how how many seeds to sow into each plug?
It can all seem a bit confusing. In this short video, Ben explains how to use plug trays correctly with this simple and brief demonstration. ready, set, grow!
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[@donnag7095]

I do a mix of planting. As I live in South Carolina, it usually warms quickly, sometimes from one day to the next. It's most interesting to see how things will grow every year, it's like Christmas waiting to see what will do well.

[@GrowVeg]

So true! :-)

[@jackiehorsley9263]

I like to grow In plug trays myself Every time I buy flowers In the spring and summer I save my plug trays to use In doors to sow my seeds In

[@BellaCW]

This might be a stupid question, but could I just steal your attention for a second for some advice? People in the comments, feel free to chime in. I need every advice I can get from knowledgeable people.
I have a small balcony garden (with glass) in a zone with a short growing season but with full sun almost the whole day (even midnight sun mid summer). Just to give you an estimate of how many plants fit, last year I had 5 squash plants (mixed summer squash varieties), 2 cherry tomato plants, 1 bag that I grew potatoes in and 1 pepper plant. Already started some zucchinis and tomatoes for this year aswell, but I'm not so sure about what to do with the rest of the space. Could you maybe recommend me some vegetables that can handle a shorter season with pretty high heat and still produce a good amount? Zucchinis have done well, but nappa cabbage bolts quickly.

[@GrowVeg]

I would also try some beans in there - climbing types if you can offer them some support. Perhaps chard would be a good leafy green to give a go too. And maybe a container of salad leaves?

[@alicemcpherson7961]

Thank you! Great information!

[@sailorgirl2017]

We've had the first weather above 10° C the last couple of days with it peaking at 18° on Wed, so I've planted red and green leafy lettuce, zucchini, and basil. I've germinated my green beans.
I hope I get some happy seedlings :)

[@GrowVeg]

I'm sure you will - great to be getting things planted at last. :-)

[@Emeraldwitch30]

I love starting my multisown turnips in plug trays. But im also guilty of harvesting the first dozen at ping-pong ball size as they are so tasty at that size lol. Even raw!

[@GrowVeg]

Bet they taste yum so tender and young. :-)

[@marly689]

I fear I started too soon due to unforeseen cold nights lasting a lot longer than normal.

[@GrowVeg]

You can always re-sow - plenty of time to do that. :-)

[@grahambolton3428]

Usually better to cut the weaker plant than pull them, as can damage the roots of the better seedling🤷😪

[@katinss9983]

I grow everything in plugs, except radishes, better to have them mature before planting out because of the damage slugs will cause.

[@barefacedquestions]

Are there vegetables that are better off sowing directly into the soil?

[@GrowVeg]

I would say any root vegetables - certainly carrots and parsnips - are best sown directly. But, of course, almost all vegetables can be sown directly if you prefer.

[@valeriexoxo]

May I know if you thinned out the groups of seedlings that you seeded in clusters? If so, what type of veggies can be planted that way (without thinning). Sorry but I couldn’t see how you did it due to green the banner. Thank you for your tips. 🙏🏽

[@GrowVeg]

Hi Valerie. No, the seedlings sown in clusters will be planted out like that - as a cluster of seedlings. Veggies to start this way include onions, beets/beetroot, peas and leek, for example.

[@valeriexoxo]

@@GrowVeg ok thank u:)

[@eastcoast4233]

Have you tried winstrip trays that do air pruning?

[@GrowVeg]

I've never tried those, but they look great! :-)

[@adeline4610]

Which veggies are best multi sown?

[@GrowVeg]

Lots of veggies can be multisown, including: radish, beet/beetroot, onions, and leeks.