This is one way that I avoid it.
When we garden, the goal is to get seeds to turn into plants. Unfortunately, not every seeds will germinate, so you often need more seeds than the number of plants that you want to grow.
TRYING NOT TO WASTE THE SEEDLINGS!
Many times people will plant several seeds in one cell. Then, once the seedlings sprout, the extra ones are frequently killed. Whenever possible, I like to germinate my seeds first in a moist paper towel, as illustrated in the photo above. Then, once the seedlings begin to sprout, I plant the good ones in the soil.
With very tiny seeds, this is not always possible. Recently I received some Tobacco seeds from 
I decided to attempt to try to replant the extra seedlings. This doesn't always work, but if the "extra" seedlings are going to die anyway, I think it is worth the risk.
Thankfully the seedlings do not have deep roots yet, and they lifted easily from the soil. Depending on the species of plant, this does not always work. Thankfully, it seems easy with these tobacco seedlings.
With these new planting cells filled with loose, moist soil, I easily replanted the lifted seedlings. I left one seedling in each original cell and then filled in as many new planting cells as possible. It's not that I don't have extra seeds, it's just that these are already growing and I don't want to kill them.
Now, I've got lots more tobacco seedlings each growing in their own cells. They will not longer have to compete for light or nutrients, and can each now become well established for eventual planting in the garden. So far, after a few days, they still seem to be doing well. Have any of you ever tried this?
As always, I'm 
and here's the proof:
proof-of-replanting-seedlings
