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- Embed this notice@Zealist For tuber vegetables, you might consider direct-sow instead of starting in trays. They don't really like to be disturbed, and you're also less likely to overwater if they're in a large bed. Then you can thin them our after a few weeks and then again after a month.
If you do still start in trays, it's often easier to use bigger pots (like 2.5-inch) instead of the 6-cell trays, and plant 2-3 seeds each to thin out after they've sprouted. It might feel like you're wasting space, but it's a little easier to start and more reliable if you're not trying to mass-produce. The 6-cell trays can get cramped pretty quickly for new plants.