Seed-Starting Buying Guide

This heavy-duty, recycled-plastic seed starter includes an efficient and effecitve self-watering system that solves the challenges of over- or under-watering. Simply fill the reservoir and plants get the water they need, when they need it.

• Capilary mat delivers water from reservoir to soil
• Dishwasher-safe for easy sterilization between uses
• Clear cover holds in heat and moisture to maximize seed germination

Expandable paper honeycomb creates a whopping 50 cells. When you're ready to transplant into the garden, pots tear apart so you can plant them, paper liner and all.

• Plantable pots are biodegradable and minimize transplant shock
• Ideal for high-volume growing
• Reusable perforated tray; paper cell refills available

The ultimate in upcycling! In seconds you can transform strips of newspaper into seed-starting pots, ready to nestle into a waterproof tray and fill with soil mix. Easy, fun, and economical for high-volume growing.

• Biodegradable pots minimize transplant shock
• Make as few or as many as you need
• Eliminates the clutter and storage hassles of plastic pots

Never run out of starter pots again! This clever device presses moistened soil into compact blocks with a small divot in the top, ready for dropping in a seed. Roots grow freely, get oxygenated, and grow more robustly as a result.

• Make blocks as you need them — no need to store plastic pots
• An easy, no-waste, DIY solution that's perfect for high-volume growing
• Minimizes transplant shock.

An attractive seed starter worthy of display on a tabletop or under lights. The leakproof tray holds 24 individual, tapered cells, so you can bring the ready-to-transplant seedlings to the garden without disturbing the other plants.

• Longlasting and resuable, year after year
• Chic galvanized metal complements home decor
• Seedlings remove easily with little root disturbance

This self-watering system features deep growing cells that result in more root mass — the secret to vigorous seedlings that thrive when transplanted. The smart design is inspired by the systems used in European horticulture laboratories.

• Heavy-duty system can be reused for many years
• Self-watering system ensures proper hydration
• Ideal for large, fast-growing seedlings, such as tomatoes

Each cell's internal grooves encourage roots to grow downward, and they also discourage spiraling which can cause stunted growth. When it's time to transplant, the hinged cells open to allow easy access to root balls, eliminating the need to wrestle plants from their pots.

• Sides open to ensure miminal root disturbance
• Deep, grooved cells ensure transplant-ready seedlings
• Includes humidity dome to aid germination

Pop-Out Pots are the secret to seedlings that are primed for robust growth in the garden. Transplant young seedlings from seed starting trays into these self-watering pots. When it’s time to set plants in the garden, simply lift the fabric strips to “pop out” plants without disturbing roots.

• Self-watering system ensures perfect hydration
• Easy-lift line minimizes root disturbance
• Compact design fits on a windowsill

We designed this system for season after season of successful seed-starting. The leak proof tray holds 24 individual cells, so you can bring the ready-to-transplant seedlings to the garden without disturbing seedlings that aren't quite big enough.

• Enjoy seed-starting success year after year
• Tapered pots let you easily remove seedlings
• Wire grid with moisture-retaining mat keeps seedlings hydrated

These sustainable silicone seed-starting trays are durable, reusable, and easy on tender young roots. Because they're so flexible, you can pop seedlings out with ease — no tugging or tearing required. Fun for young gardeners too!

• Pop seedlings out quickly and easily
• BPA-free, food-grade silicone
• Dishwasher safe

These silicone trays make seed-starting so much more fun! Like other systems they have base drainage so that soil doesn't stay soggy and rot your seeds. Unlike plastic trays, they won't snap, crack, or break from use. Plus, they're flexible and twistable — so when seedlings are big enough to go out to the garden, it's super easy to pop them out. Use 5 to a base tray and you have 50 plants in a 10" x 20" space!

• Durable and flexible
• Reduces risk of transplant shock
• 5 trays fit perfectly in our Heavy Duty 1020 planting tray

You'll love this reusable, no-mess seed-starting system. Just hydrate the 50 individual coir discs in their cells, add your seeds, and wait for the little shoots to appear! Water as needed until they're ready to transplant into the garden, coir and all! Replacement coir discs available separately.

• No soil to mix or scoop
• Eliminates transplant shock
• Start a lot of seeds in a small space