I have,they do dry out quicker than the others,but if i remember right, i sowed some tree seeds in them,they do work.
Carol

Hmmm... I was told by one of the pros that you need at least 3" of soil to winter sow.

Those might be too shallow. I've heard you need at least 3 1/2 to 4 inches of soil mix. I think those pudding cups are less than 3 inches. My 6 oz. yogurt containers are only 3 inches... but I crossed my fingers and sowed a few of those anyway.

I used some yogurt cups to start a few hosta on the window sill, I don't think I will use any for WS though, I might not get to them in time and I would hate to let them dry out.
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They are even cuter now.

They'll be fine if you nest them into a taller container like what would hold a head of buttercrunch lettuce. You need a nesting container that will give at least an inch of headroom over the soil surface.

I think they will work fine as far as the stuff germinating. I think the problem comes when it is Spring and the seedlings need to be kept moist. My experience with small type containers is that it is very difficult to keep them moist. They just dry out way too fast.
Joann

Yep, i measured them, they are 21/2 inches tall, i did put the soil all the way to the very top on the container,then made a "tent"in a baggie,no problem,they worked well enough.
I grow all kinds of hosta floodthelast,and i have never tryed to start them in doors,isn't that funny,your are soooooooooo cute, i have a very small amount of soil left(to cold here to go any where),i think i will start some seed today,on the window sill.
I am BORED TO DEATH TODAY!(cabin fever)
cAROL

Oh my goodness, floodthelast! Is that a Yoplait cup? I kept looking at those, and for the life of me, I couldn't figure out a safe way to get the little buggers out! I had to switch containers... uh... yogurt brands, after much contemplation!

Nancy,
Could't you just cut the container when you are ready to plant?
Carol

They are cute aren't they. I have never tried to grow hosta before. These are from big daddy blue seeds I harvested from a gifted plant this summer. I can't wait and I want to grow more. I have seen your list 1morehosta, we should trade sometime. I don't have many hosta's and I was thinking the babies would be adorable in a miniature garden as they grow up. I thought my windowsill would be too cold but they seem to like it. They are only getting tap water too. I remember to keep them moist by putting them on the windowsill above the sink.

On these small containers - why bother if you have access to milk jugs and 2 liters? I know it CAN be done, but why make more work for yourself? Just a thought.

I used them last year for pansies and yes they dry out quicker, you just need to use them for plants that will be transplanted out first. I liked them 'cause they were the same size as my little shovel-scoop and plop-scoop and plop!! Very easy!
-B

I use Dannon and Breyers Yogurt or straight sided yogurt cups all the time, mainly for Spring sowing, or tranplanting for a 3in container. Great for making plug type HOS and Geranium pots.
Load mine in the top rack of the dishwasher and collect them all year, stack nicely.
Yoplait cups are not the best choice the bottoms are wider than the tops, harder plastic and the roots are distrubed more when taking out of the cups.
The one year I tried them, ended up having to cut some of them to get the seedlings out.

One upcycle group is collecting these cups , having the disabled handpaint them and resell for plastic plant pots.

Carol, it's much easier to buy a different brand of yogurt, than to try and cut the container with a plant inside. I would imagine anyway...

I have my husband swiping water bottles from the recycle bin at work. Those are easier all the way around.

Thanks Nancy,
By the way,where in Chicago are you?I have been wanting to ask you this for a long time,:0)
Carol

Carol, I live in far northern Cook County. Across the street is Lake County.