While some people have used them with success, I have not had them work for me. In the warm spring weather they dry out quickly because they have so many holes top and bottom. You can tape over some of them, but then the overall size is too small to hold enough moisture. Also, there's little head room for seedlings.

Karen

I agree with Karen - too many holes, kind of small, and they dry out fast, with little headroom (that part is important for a procrastinator like me, lol!).

However, I also agree with Karen when she says others have used them successfully. The only way YOU will know for sure if they work for YOU is to try them. Everyone has their own favorite containers. They are very convenient because of the already-there holes and the attached lid.

But, I would recommend if you do try them to tape over some of the holes, as mentioned above. This helps with moisture (and soil) retention and they won't dry out as quickly (or get water-logged as quickly, for that matter).

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Winter-Sowing! Best of luck to you this year - you will love it!

:)
Dee

I use the larger ones (2 1/2 to 3 inches deep) but in a very limited way. I use them very late in the season (late April - early May) for fast-germinating, fast-growing annuals such as marigolds, salvia, and petunias. I put a paper towel in the bottom and I put the whole thing in a plastic bag (drainage holes in the bottom) and tie with a twist tie (ventillation holes below the twist tie). After the seeds germinate, I fold down the bag and open the top of the container. When they need water, I put the whole container in a dishpan or equivalent and bottom water. When the seedlings have 2-4 sets of true leaves, I plant them in the ground.

They work well for me this way, but I would not use them for any seeds, perennial or annual, that will be in the container long. As the others said, they dry out quickly, don't hold enough soil for an extended stay in the container, and don't have enough headroom.

Welcome to winter sowing!!