great user name..

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but what happened to your old ones???

ken

Here is a link that might be useful: link

Scissors, why do you like the half flats over the standard size? I don't think I've ever even seen the halfs.

I'll look around to see if I can find some on line.

Thanks Ken for the link, but that's not what I was hoping for. I originally bought them just to try, and then found out how much I LOVE them...but alas....I need a bunch more.

rhizo: They work so well for two reasons: one, they're not as heavy when they are full of dirt and plants as the whole ones, and I can easily manuever them one-handed. (But two ony take up the same space as a big one.) Plus I find that it's easier to keep like-minded plants together. Some seeds like it hot to germ, some like it cooler. Some like it only warm and then later cool. Some, need dark, some need a chill period in the frig and some like it more shady than sunny, ect. If I plant different seeds of plants that need the same requirements, it's just easier for me to keep track of who is where and what do they need now.

I still can't find the flats tho...I've even tried to contact Jiffygroup hoping that is the same "Jiffy" company that I'm needing.

Here's a lead for you....apparently, these flats are manufactured by Dillen, a plastics company. Dillen supplies many of the wholesale and retail dealers of nursery products.

Plantation Products makes half flats.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=16899546

I am interested in what is meant by a 'flat'. Is it an open tray or is it divided into sections? It is not a term we use over here, so I'm curious. Maybe it's what I'd call a seed tray?

Here is a link that might be useful: Are these 'flats'?

I have also been looking for the half flats and cannot find them anywhere. If you locate them, please let us know. They are so convenient - and I can't imagine why they appear to be no longer available.

Flora, attached are pictures of what I am referring to as a seed flat. I use them for the germination of seeds as well as to put the inserts into when I transplant. The inserts fit into the flats perfectly.

If you scroll down on the first page, you will see the 1801 inserts, which is the size I prefer. The flats allow me to carry those 18 plants around easily.

If cleaned and stored properly, these plastic items last for a long time, year after year.

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There is a picture and description in the link.

You used to be able to buy the half-flats separately from the domes. Now it's hard to find them at all.

Glades

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Thanks, rhizo_1. I had got the right mental picture. It's what we call a seed tray. Half and quarter sizes are widely available here. T and M does them. Don't they do them in the US?

Here is a link that might be useful: Seed trays.

Yes Glades! That's it. Those are the ones I'm looking for. They are a little flimsey, but so useful for my operation.

Plantation Products at Ace hardware are similar, but the ones they have on the shelves here are made for the little jiffy-ones and have little circles molded into them. They would work just the same, but pricey. Way!

I have some of the ones designed for Jiffy's, and I think the molded circles tend to make them a bit flimsy. The original half-flats are more sturdy. I have called around to several horticultural supply warehouse-type operations and have been told they have been discontinued. Bad timing, in my opinion, for Jiffy. These are great for older people - not so heavy and awkward to lift and move as the 1020's.