Greg~ don't feel alone in your observation... I too have found that these peat pots are a waste of money~ I have found this growing season that the plastic(hopefully enviromentally safe...don't want no flamin') 6pack trays filled with peat seed starter to be the best. I did have some seeds germinate... but had to transplant the small plants into other containers....the peat dried out too fast! Maybe I was using the peat pots different than intended..... but I know I won't worry about this again next year!! ~ Debra