Modifying Sprout seed starting deck to fit an older Sprout?

[cynicalmass]

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

[Sher]

Welcome,  cynicalmass.

I can't answer your question, but I can point you to a photo of the new Sprout seed starting deck.

Hope this helps.

[Shawn]

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.

[lynnee]

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.

[cynicalmass]

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

[lynnee]

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.