Re: roots coming out peat pot

Now that I've tried 10" peat pots, I can't see why anyone would ever use 
a 4"--it just doesn't make sense to transplant sprouted seeds from 
ziplock bags into 4" pots and then, a couple of days later, put them in 
larger pots, and then again transplant outside. Roots don't like to be 
disturbed.  The last two years when I have started seeds in the 4" pots, 
about half of the time I notice a nice root popping out the bottom of the 
pot EVEN BEFORE the seedling breaks the surface.  BAD NEWS, I'd say.  It 
seems that most methods of starting are not limited by size of the pot.  
My 10" pot fits inside my Coleman cooler, as does the 1 gallon milk jug 
with top cut off (what I use when I'm out of big peat pots). Why do most 
books and other sources say to use 4" peat pots?  I see no advantage and 
serious disadvantages.  

I guess if I feel so strongly about keeping roots in tact, I should try 
the direct start method.  I've always been worried that I'd lose my 
precious seeds, though.  What's the success rate with direct start?


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