Would pelleted seeds gum up my pump?

[Happy]

I'm itching to buy these seeds, but only the pelleted version seems available.
www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/lettuce/romaine-lettuce-cos/monte-carlo-pelleted-lettuce-seed-3207JP.html

Pelleting certainly would make planting easier, but I wonder if the clay in the pellets would gum up the pump?

[Shawn]

I have planned then once and never say an issue.  I think @cornne has used them too.

I have had regular nutrients clog my pump.  I have it a practice to clean my pump between every planting.  If I have a project longer then a few months when doing a dump and refill I will take it apart to give it a rinse.

I know that did not answer your question but may help  someone in the future.

I use pelleted seeds all the time(not my fav, though , because they take longer to germinate..) I have had no problem whatsoever with clogging. I even have planted clustered pellets in a 'nest' for Calibrachoas and the clustered pellets dissolve with no clogging at all .

[Happy]

Jan 9, 2019 9:30:46 GMT -5 @cornne said:

 I even have planted clustered pellets in a 'nest' for Calibrachoas and the clustered pellets dissolve with no clogging at all .

Thanks, Corinne. What is a nest?

[Happy]

Jan 9, 2019 3:47:31 GMT -5 Shawn said:

I have had regular nutrients clog my pump.  I have it a practice to clean my pump between every planting.  

Wow, Shawn!
 I’ve never cleaned a pump before, but I guess I should.
Isn’t it a royal pain, though? 

[Shawn]

Happy, No it is not bad to do.

Check this thread to see how a pump can look with nute buildup. 

If needed I can post a video of how to take it all apart if needed.

Jan 9, 2019 14:21:52 GMT -5 Happy said:

Jan 9, 2019 9:30:46 GMT -5 @cornne said:

 I even have planted clustered pellets in a 'nest' for Calibrachoas and the clustered pellets dissolve with no clogging at all .

Thanks, Corinne. What is a nest?

I call it a 'nest'. It is a bunch of  seeds all fused together in a ball made from rice glue or some other kind of soluble substance. These clusters are smaller than your pinky nail and give the right combo of color in each pod. I found them like that over at Parkseed with their Calibracoa seeds.

(perfect project,btw) 

Jan 9, 2019 14:54:17 GMT -5 Shawn said:

Happy , No it is not bad to do.

Check this thread to see how a pump can look with nute buildup. 

If needed I can post a video of how to take it all apart if needed.

that is a true photo and a good one, shaw. The pump can get slimy from the nutrients more than anything else and definitely should be taken apart periodically..especially after a 'rooty' or very long project.

Also(a bigger pain) is taking apart the deck. When I see roots start to peek out of the well loles when the water is flowing, I know the deck plate has a layer of roots laying flat in there. Sometimes I am surprised at the amount. But taking it apart is a royal pain and hurts like all get-out.  I find that Mike's picture demo is an excellent tutorial.