Why not use shallow self watering pots?
Your first question might be why not use the shallow self watering pots for this purpose, and the answer is you can, in one respect the S/W pots are easier because you do not have to worry about watering, but having said that there are some advantages in using the shallow trays. Firstly because the seeds are tiny they only need a very small amount of growing medium, the S/W pots are about twice as deep, so they can support the larger root systems of seeds such as Wheat and Snow peas. Also because the seeds are very tiny and become sticky when moistened they are best spread on the surface and not covered with any growing medium, thus further reducing the amount of growing medium required, they are generally ready to eat after about a 10 days, depending on growing conditions so they may only require one or two extra waterings after the 6 day germination phase. Another advantage is that it is easier to cut the smaller sprouts in these trays, all simply explained in the instructions. Perso
Your first question might be why not use the shallow self watering pots for this purpose, and the answer is you can, in one respect the S/W pots are easier as the watering process is simpler, but having said that there are some advantages in using the shallow trays. Firstly because the seeds are tiny they only need a very small amount of growing medium, the S/W pots are about twice as deep, so they can support the larger root systems of seeds such as Wheat and Snow peas. Also because the seeds are very tiny and some of them become sticky when moistened, they are best spread on the surface and not covered with any growing medium, thus further reducing the amount of growing medium required, they are generally ready to eat after about a 10 days, depending on growing conditions so they may only require one or two extra waterings after the 6 day germination phase. Another advantage is that it is easier to cut the smaller sprouts in these trays, all simply explained in the instructions. Pers
