[jackdaniel]

Bottom line: I've got to try out the different methods.

I've done direct-sow in larger 6" pots where the plants stayed to fruit. I've recently used the 72-cell 1020 trays. I like the idea of densely planting individual 3" pots for each variety to avoid strays. Direct-sowing outdoors is way too risky for me. And the paper-towel method works great, but is a bit too much.

Eventually I guess I'll start leaning towards a preferred method with more successes under my belt. Until then, trial and error.

Does anyone "clone" or take cuttings from their plants? I've heard you can do this easily since TOMs have the hairs on the stem that turn into roots when buried. According to MJ threads you should only use cuttings once (don't take cuttings of cuttings) to avoid weakened plants.