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!!!
APS Seed Starting Kit by Gardener’s Supply
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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
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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 Starter
Green Thumb Seed Starting System
By HydroFarm Inc.
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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
THE GARDEN CART™
By HydroFarm Inc.
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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