Seed Starting & Growing Systems

A seed starting system can be as elemental as a used flourescent shop light hung over a bench in the basement to a commercial stand with multiple shelves, special lights, automatic timer, and even automatic watering. Below you will see a number of systems we feel are worth a look by a beginner in this activity. We have worked with most of these products and have found them reliable and useful. In the end it comes down to how much is in your budget for seed starting this year. In our experience, if you are successful this year, you will be looking to upgrade next year. Seed starting can be great fun and very satisfying!!!


Burpee Ultimate Seed Starting System

  • Transparent cover!

  • Guaranteed to grow bigger & better seedlings!

  • Easy to set up, Easy to use!

  • Retains heat and moisture!

  • Contains bottom tray!

 Guaranteed to grow bigger and better seedlings every time. Developed by the experts at Burpee, our new, all-in-one kit has everything you need to start growing seeds just like the professionals. Patent pending. Easy to set up and requires less maintenance and watering than other systems. Our Ultimate Growing System features state-of-the-art design that guarantees your seed starting success: - Transparent cover retains heat and moisture to get your seeds up and growing fast. Advanced capillary mat draws water from the bottom tray reservoir and feeds it to each cell evenly. Every cell has a bottom opening that pulls nourishing water to your seedlings. Roots don't stick to mat as in other systems. Burpees Super-Soil Cubes retain more water than ordinary peat and feed more nutrients to your sprouting seeds. Bottom tray holds plenty of water so your seeds stay healthy and you don't have to water as often. Big 72-cell tray makes it easy to start all your seeds in one unit. Reusable - lasts for years! Each complete kit includes: Watering tray 72-cell plant tray Self-watering mat 72 Burpee Super-Soil Cubes Bonus 12 plant markers

 

Burpee 72-Cell Greenhouse Kit - Seed Starting

  • Clear greeenhouse dome accelerates germination

  • 72 cell planting tray has 2 inch deep pop out cells

  • All-purpose growing tray is sturdy and reusable

  • 72 Burpee's super growing cubes

  • Bonus 12 plant labels

 

 

 

Hydrofarm CK64050 Germination Station with Heat Mat

by Hydrofarm

  • Germination station with electric heat, humidity control and 72-cell seedling inserts

  • Provides gentle warmth to the planting bed; controls humidity under 2-inch dome

  • Humidity dome with dual vent points for optimal airflow

  • Includes seed starting booster, instructions with growing tips

  • Watertight base tray measures 11 by 22 inches

Grow healthier starts quickly and easily with total control over heat and humidity with this germination station from Hydrofarm. Much like a greenhouse a miniature greenhouse, this heated germination station seed starting system offers increased growing success by providing gentle warmth to the planting bed and by controlling the humidity under the dome. The purchase includes a 17 watt, UL listed, waterproof heat mat and an 11- by 22-inch watertight growing tray with 72-cell seedling insert and instructions.

Heated Germination Station seed starting system. Offers increased growing success by providing gentle warmth to the planting bed and by controlling the humidity under the dome, much like a greenhouse. Includes 17 watt, UL listed, waterproof heat mat and 11 inch x 22 inch watertight growing tray with a 72 cell seedling insert and instructions.

 

Burpee Ecofriendly Seed Starting 25-Pellet Greenhouse Kit
    •    Fiber Planting Cells- Compostable
    •    Bamboo Watering Tray- 6 month Compostable
    •    25- Sustainable Burpee Super Growing Pellets
    •    Biodegradable germination sheet - 6 Wooden Plant Labels
    •    1 oz. package of Espoma organic fertilizer
Eco-Friendly Seed Starting Kit Go green! Start your seeds with our ecofriendly 25-cell greenhouse kit. 100% Biodegradable. Welcome to the world of green gardening. Our Eco-Friendly seed starting kit has natural attributes that make this product unique. An easy and ecofriendly way to start seeds indoors. Just add seeds, light and water!
  

APS Seed Starting Kit by Gardener’s Supply


You Can't Miss With Our All- In-One APS Starter Kit
Here's everything you need to get started growing your own plants from seed. With our Accelerated Propagation System Kit, you're guaranteed a garden to be proud of.

Starter kit includes:

• Two self-watering APS-24 seedstarters
• Two "greenhouse covers" for faster germination
• 9 quarts of Germinating Mix
• 24 wooden seedling markers
• Two water-level indicators
• 2.5 oz of Plant Health Care for Seedlings fertilizer

For more information and the source go to Gardener’s Supply Web Site

APS 40 Seed Starting System by Gardener’s Supply



Our APS-40 Seedstarting Units Ensure Success

This all-in-one seedstarting unit ensures quick germination and a steady supply of water for seedings. Just keep the reservoir filled and the soil will remain perfectly moist.
• The APS-40 is best suited for starting flowers and vegetables that are easily transplanted.
• For best results, use with ourGerminating MIx. One bag fills three APS 40 (with some soil left over).
• Includes Pegboard, Planting Tray, Reservoir, Capillary Mat, and Greenhouse Cover.

For more information and the source go to Gardener’s Supply Web Site
 

Green Thumb Seed Starting System
By HydroFarm Inc.

This is a dandy little setup for the beginning seed starting yardener. There are two sizes:
The 4 ft. Green Thumb is 30 inches tall and stands 52 inches wide. The 2 foot Green Thumb is 22 inches tall and stands 27 inches wide. These compact and sturdy devices have all aluminum construction. The kit includes the light fixture and 2 Agrosun® fluorescent tubes which is supported by the stand with the “One-Touch Height Adjustability System”.


THE GARDEN CART™
By HydroFarm Inc.


The Garden Cart is the first plant stand that allows you to grow from seedling all the way to flower and harvest. Start your crop under fluorescents on the lower shelf and move them to the upper shelf to complete the growth cycle under the optional high intensity light. The Garden Cart can also be a workhorse for producing seedlings or growing small plants on up to 4 shelves using fluorescent lighting. This gives you an amazing 32 square feet of growing area!
Each Garden Cart Includes:
2 shelves with trays
2 fluorescent fixtures (tubes not included)
Built in drains & plugs
Mounting hardware
Heavy duty wheels
Outlet box with switch, breaker, on/off light, and 6 foot power cord
Illustrated instructions
We recommend Agrosun Fluorescents for your Garden Cart

To locate retail sources for this product go to www.hydrofarm.com

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