Seed-Starting Buying Guide

This innovative self-watering seed starting system is 30% deeper than our Deep Root, growing full-size, garden-ready seedlings that are hardier and healthier. Optional add-ons, sold separately, include: additional Seed Starting Trays and Humidity Domes for fast germination.

• Self-watering system extends time between waterings
• Durable, reusable & dishwasher-safe
• Large pop-out hole in each cell makes transplanting easier
• Perfect for: peppers, zinnias, and other seedlings that would benefit from a BIG starting space; no need to transplant up in a larger pot!

All the benefits of our original XL Seed Starting Kit, but made with hemp fiber and 25% less plastic! Grow extra-large seedlings with an extra-green self-watering seed starting system. Additional Seed Starting Trays and Humidity Domes for fast germination, sold separately.

• Made with hemp fiber and 25% less plastic — each kit keeps nearly 3 pounds of CO2 out of the atmosphere!
• Self-watering system extends time between waterings
• Durable, reusable & dishwasher-safe
• Large pop-out hole in each cell makes transplanting easier
• Perfect for: peppers, zinnias, and other seedlings that would benefit from a BIG starting space; no need to transplant up in a larger pot!

This heavy-duty, recycled-plastic seed starter includes an efficient and effective 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
• Perfect for: the brand new gardener. The included humidity dome helps seeds germinate and a bottom-up watering design will support veggies, herbs, and flowers

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
• Perfect for: cucumbers, sunflowers, and other seedlings that don’t like being handled due to transplant shock

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
• Perfect for: radishes and other quick-growing seeds that don't need to spend weeks in a seedling-sized pot

These fully biodegradable pots ease transplanting woes and work, allowing you to plant directly into the garden — pot and all. The wood fibers immediately begin to biodegrade, ensuring adequate moisture and aeration as well as restriction-free root growth.

• Plantable pots transplant directly into the soil
• Heavy-duty plastic tray is reusable year after year
• Suitable for organic gardening! No binders or glue in the pots.
• Additional biodegradable seed trays sold separately
• Perfect for: cucumbers, nasturtium, squash, and other seedlings that grow quickly and do not appreciate having their roots disturbed

An ingenious farmer makes these transplanting pots from odor-free, 100% composted cow manure. As your seedlings grow, the pots gradually degrade, releasing organic nutrients. Plant pot and all in the garden for healthy root growth without transplant shock.

• Biodegradable pots transplant directly into garden
• Roots grow through and take natural fertilizer with them
• Eliminates transplant shock
• Perfect for: heavy feeders” like tomatoes, squash, and broccoli will appreciate the slow release of nutrients as this manure-based pot degrades.

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.
• Perfect for: peppers, tomatoes, and other seeds that would benefit from a BIG starting space; no need to plant up in a larger pot!

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
• Perfect for: starting a variety of seed types; separate pots make it easy to transplant individual plants one at a time  

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
• Perfect for: peppers, tomatoes, zinnias, and other seeds that would benefit from a BIG starting space with plenty of root space

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
• Perfect for: cucumbers, squash, sunflowers, and other seedlings that don’t like being handled due to transplant shock

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
• Perfect for: starting a variety of seed types; separate pots make it easy to transplant individual plants one at a time

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.

• Pop seedlings out quickly and easily
• BPA-free, food-grade silicone
• Dishwasher safe
• Perfect for: starting seeds with kids (crush-proof!) or gardening in colder climates (frost-proof!)

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
• Perfect for: starting A LOT of seeds with kids (crush-proof!) or gardening in colder climates (frost-proof!)

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
• Start a lot of seeds in a small space
• Perfect for: starting a whole garden; 50 pre-filled cells make it easy to start many, many seeds at once