I posted this on the tomato forum, but I thought some folks that hang here might be interested as well. Check this out:
<cross-post from 'mater board>
So last year I had the unfortunate chore of moving like 80 tomato seedlings in solo cups across town. What a pain! The cups were in trays, but still were prone to falling over. I made quite a mess in my car and ruined a few seedlings. I've found that managing tomato plants in any quantity in solo cups can be a problem. Anyway, look what I found for this year (and the future)! These are a little bigger than a standard 1020 tray, but who cares....problem solved. Very sturdy. I'm excited...
I'm sure this was meant to be planted in directly, but look how well a standard 18 oz. solo cup fits in.
- Allyn
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Nice! I use five-inch-deep bus-boy tubs. I can get 19 or 20 solo cups in each tub and because the sides of the tub are as tall as the cups, none of then fall over. I get the tubs for a couple dollars each at an online restaurant supply store.
I've used Greenhouse Megastore for things. They're little pricey, but good service.
I've used Greenhouse Megastore for things. They're little pricey, but good service.
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- jal_ut
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I use the Dixie 9 oz clear plastic cups with potting mix. I plant the seed in the cup and the plant can grow in the cup until time to go in the garden. No need for transplanting. Yes, I do poke a drain hole or two in the bottom of the cup. I got some 12 x 18 aluminum cookie sheets to put the cups in.