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Exclusive | Our APS-24 Units Ensure Seedstarting Success
- All-in-one seedstarting system offers self-watering convenience
- Includes Pegboard, Planting Tray, Reservoir, Capillary Mat, and Greenhouse Cover
- The larger 2" x 2" cells of this APS-24 are best suited for fast-growing seedlings, such as tomatoes, peppers and marigolds
This all-in-one unit ensures steady supply of water for seedlings. Just keep the reservoir filled and the soil will remain perfectly moist. The APS 24 ensures sturdy, healthy transplants that will thrive in your garden. The insulated growing tray and greenhouse cover trap warmth and moisture to speed germination. The capillary matting and reservoir let seedlings help themselves to water as they need it, even if you're away. Seedlings pop right out of the tray for planting, which prevents root damage and transplant shock. We recommend our Germinating Mix. Replacement Parts are available.
- 24 2" x 2" deep square cells
- Overall dimensions: 14-1/4" L x 9-3/4" W and 7-1/4" high with clear cover
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- Accurate instructions (106)
- Lightweight (78)
- Versatile (43)
- Attractive (22)
- Easy to use (19)
Cons
- Flimsy (20)
- Difficult to store (5)
Best Uses
- Indoors (100)
- Garden (49)
- Outdoors (12)
- Patio (7)
- Seed starting (4)
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Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about APS 24:
This unit serves me very well for starting seeds in my kitchen window. I've used it every early spring for eight or more years now.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Good Water Control
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Garden
- Indoors
- Seeds In Greenhouse
Comments about APS 24:
The base tray is too weak. Originally, the base was supported by a foam outer tray. That was eliminated. The black plastic water tray needs to be made of thicker material.
The top foam tray is difficult to clean for reuse. If floats so avidly, it will break if you try to hold it underwater for sterilization. I would prefer a top tray without dividers. I cut mine out (difficult to do). This works better for germinating a variety of seeds, that germinate at different times (only in fairy tales and Garden Supply catalogs do all the seeds germinate, and at the same time).
The best part is the watering system (tray/cloth wick), which works well and keeps the seeds consistantly moist for weeks on a fill.
I lift the germinated seeds from the soil mix with a pair of slats (cut from a vinyl narrow venetian blind), and insert them into 2" square "tree-band" pots for growing on.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Easy to Use
- Seems sturdy
Cons
- Difficult To Store
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about APS 24:
Easy to use and keep in the house for starts, the self watering system seems to work well, and I have used a few. My seeds started better then others!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Indoors
Comments about APS 24:
Recently took a power gardening class through my local school district and this product was recommended and demonstrated by the instructor. I honestly thought it was pricey until I bought it and tried it.
I did my own "test" using this product in comparison to the normal starting trays and other starting mix. The difference was AMAZING.
I will never use the junk from the local garden stores again. This product is by FAR superior all the way around.
Your seeds will start faster, be healthier, and the maintenance is less! What more could you ask?
I LOVE this product!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Effective
- Smart Design
- Stores easily
Cons
- Initial Cost
Best Uses
- Greenhouse
- Plants To Replant
Comments about APS 24:
If you want the best germination possible ,Especially for the cost af a few seeds this is it.I have used these for a number of years and always have good luck .I have a small personal greenhouse and have tried many different ways to start seeds and still cant beat these .take care of them and will last many seasons.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about APS 24:
It works great for seed starting. The self watering feature take the worry out of getting plants to the stage that you can set them out.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Well built quality
Cons
- Takes Room To Store
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Seedstarting
Comments about APS 24:
I tried one of these years ago, but didn't have enough light in my home for seedlings. Should have bought a light kit. Now I have both and I can't wait to start my seeds for transplants into the garden.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about APS 24:
This was for a planned school project, so I had to use it even when the black water reservoir leaked. Luckily, I had a plastic storage container that was big enough to set the unit into. I can't see that the styroform (?) planting unit will last for more than one or 2 uses, and it is too soon to see if the seeds will germinate.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Reservoir tray melts
Best Uses
Comments about APS 24:
I have been buying the APS systems for years and use to love them. They switched the reservoir trays from Styrofoam to plastic. Well, the trays I bought I few weeks ago have actually melted in the sun!! I wanted to purchase many of them to fill a new greenhouse but obviously they can't not hold up in the heat.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about APS 24:
it works
- Primary use:
- Personal
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