Propagation: Propagation: part XIV based on my own experience, 0 by Pughbear7

Pughbear7 wrote:
Hi All:
I don't think they were worth the effort. I got better result from seeds or my own cuttings. I like to have 2 - 4 sets of leaves before I pinch. Its just removing the apical dominance. I don't think I will be doing URC's again. If I had a huge greenhouse with all the bells and whistles maybe but on the fly the way I am set up its not worth it to me. Plugs next year. Funny thing is I need more lights for my seeds inside as well. I have to rethink the setup.
I have read where they say cover in darkness but I usually skip that step too I get pretty good germination. I have been doing a pinch of 3 - 10 seeds to give me a good start. I realize its overkill but I like the results. its like the seedlings are in a competition to see who gets biggest faster.
I am hopeing to have more lights next year and try more seeds and see what I end up with. Just experimental.
I feel there are enough growers out there doing plugs that they can be had cheap enough to offset the losses from cuttings and make it well worth the extra $$$ for plugs.
the pic is african daisy. I planted 50 cells of seed last week. my seedlings from the week before are already sprouting and look great
Dave