Propagation: Starting seeds in DE, 2 by JoParrott

JoParrott wrote:
I am feeling really dumb today- I have been following a thread about seed starting in DE, and have posted several times. Now when I want to post to it I can't find it.I have tried to find a history of my posts but no luck.
Anyway, I want to post this- it's not veggie related but I am sowing some Saponaria seeds. I have several plants around my yard and have discovered that they don't divide well since they have a single taproot. Last year I tried rooting cuttings with no success, so seeds are the only way I know.
Here are photos of the DE in a 32 cell flat (I cut circles of coffee filters to plug the holes) the 3rd one shows how fast the water wicks up. The seeds need light to germinate so I will just sprinkle them on after the surface is wet enough.
Off topic, but I posted a question 3 days ago to the Morning Glory forum and haven't had any response. I have some MGs that are getting very tall- about 3" from soil to 1st leaves. They have been in and out for several weeks now and it is still too cold to plant them outside. Will they be OK if I bury the bare stems or will they rot! They are strong but just tall. Thanks--