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Post by cynicalmass on Mar 17, 2022 21:50:04 GMT -5
Hello all,
I have an older Sprout unit (actually I think it is a 3SL) and would like to use it as a seed starting platform. I have been told that the seed starting deck for the newer Sprout models will not fit the older ones. What I would like to know is if the new Sprout seed starting deck can be modified somehow to fit my older model ? Like something simple such as cutting off a protrusion on the plastic or shaving some piece down so that it will fit. On another forum I saw someone allude to this, but there were no specifics mentioned. I think it was in reference to someone complaining that they bought the Sprout seed starting deck and it wouldn't fit their older unit. I can't even find a photo of the Sprout seed starting deck to check out the shape of it to see if this is a possibility.
Any help would be appreciated.
Mike
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Mar 17, 2022 22:30:21 GMT -5
I can't answer your question, but I can point you to a photo of the new Sprout seed starting deck.
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Mar 18, 2022 3:57:59 GMT -5
Hello and welcome. You also have to remember if you cut the seed starter it may impact how it works. Water may leak and/or the flow may not be there. I have not have either in a long time so I am of no help.
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Post by lynnee on Mar 18, 2022 18:48:36 GMT -5
cynicalmass , I don't know the answer, either, because I don't have an older Sprout. However, the Sprout seed deck measurements are 11-1/8" long, 3-5/8" wide, and 2-3/4" deep. You don't need any connection to a pump. Here's a photo of mine. 
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Post by cynicalmass on Mar 21, 2022 14:22:32 GMT -5
Thanks all for the photos and advice. By looking at the photo of the new seed deck, it is evident that a major modification would be needed if I were to try to retrofit one to the older Sprout I have. Besides a huge cutout that would have to be done on one end of the deck to fit around the lap post, the other end of the deck is a completely different curve contour. I don't think I really want to get into all that - could be an exercise in frustration and a waste of 20 bucks. So I guess I got my answer after all ! In the immortal words of Michael Corleone's "brother" Tom Hagen, "Can't do it Sally". (Forgive the obscure Godfather reference ! )
Next plan:
Does anyone have a seed starting deck for an old 7 pod that they want to sell ? Yes I have one of those older 7 pod AGs too, and apparently they stopped making the seed starting deck for that unit awhile ago.
Mike
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Post by lynnee on Mar 21, 2022 22:35:21 GMT -5
cynicalmass , at one time I had a seed pod deck for a 7-pod AG, but I think that I discarded it in a garage cleanout. It was all styrofoam--not hard plastic like the present ones. Not a very good value. Many seed companies sell inexpensive seed starter kits (e.g., Park Seed). Also, Amazon has a lot of seed starter kits (e.g., Burpee seed starter kit). You might be able to use your AG lights to speed up the growth in a small seed starter.
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