You want to start your seeds…
…but you aren’t into the diy seed starting projects.
It’s all good and I understand.
If you want to buy a seed starting tray, but not sure what to look for, then read this.
I want to help you to get a quality seed starting tray and provide you with the information that will help you to buy one.
If you want to buy a seed starting tray, but not sure what to look for, then read this. — Tweet This.
5 things to look for in a quality seed tray
- Good Drainage
Make sure your seedling tray has good drainage so your seeds don’t rot. There should be holes at the bottom of each cell.
- The Substrate
The soil or plugs should have good water retention qualities and be porous for vigorous root growth.
- Easy Transplanting
You should be able to easily stick your finger under the seedling cell and pop up the seedling when you are ready to transplant.
- Convenient Transporting
A seed kit that comes with a sturdy bottom tray makes it easy to move your seeds from place to place.
- Reusable
A reusable seed starter is always best for you pocket book and the environment!
This list is courtesy of The Greenhouse Catalog. Check out their selection of seed starting supplies.
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Win a seed starting tray
If you are reading this post before 11:59pm EST on March 15, 2012, you can win a Smart Float Seed Tray from the Greenhouse Catalog by clicking here.
Your turn
Are you starting your garden in a seed starting tray? Let me know in the comments below.
If I win the Smart Float Seed Tray from the Greenhouse Catalog, I plan on starting the following seeds: cilantro, peppers, pumpkin, watermelon, sunflowers and sweet peas and a few of the seeds included using the plugs. But most importantly I want to plant some Poppy Seeds in remembrance of my dad, a military honored veteran, whom recently passed away. I brought the seeds last week and some seed starter soil as well as have a clay pot which my daughter painted in honor of her grandfather which turned out beautiful. We miss him dearly. I just have to get around to actually sowing the seeds. Perhaps winning the Smart Float Tray will make it easier.
That would be a great rememberance. Did you leave your comment on the contest post?