Im still in experimental phases. Aiming for a set it and forget it method. I had about 20% success poking them into wicking beds in the fall. (Very easy). Trying this set in distilled water. Hoping to reduce the amount of water changes vs using my well water. I may take half and poke them into an ebb and flow bin. In the spring I'll do another round poking directly into garden soil. The great thing is every success is about a $10 profit / savings as i build out mine and clients food systems.