Marlynn Marcks wrote: > > I sowed various flowers and vegetables i Park Starts (a small > cylindrical sponge inserted into a styrofoam holder on top of a water > holding tray) several days ago. Most germinated within 2 days. But the > annual datura (from Thompson & Morgan) and Brussel sprouts (from > Pinetree Garden Seeds) are showing no activity whatsoever. Has anyone > had experience with Park Starts? Does anyone know how long it takes for > Brussel sprouts or annual Golden Datura to germinate? Both are in 65 > degree temperature covered with plastic dome to keep moisture in. > Marlynn > > Marlynn: This is my first posting so hope this is the infor you are look for. I have used Park Starts for a couple of years now. There are a couple of negative points in my opion. The cylinders seem to be taller than the containers I was using for the final planting. The containers that I found that worked best for there cylinders are the large peat cups. When I start my seeds I have my lights close to the seed starter. When using the little "greenhouses" you can't get the light close. I use shop lights for my growing lights and if I only have 1 or 2 "greenhouses" there is a great deal of wasted light. In all I think they do a good job and usually germination is faster. June Zone 4 TC, MN