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Beginner Seed Starting Kit: Everything You Need to Make Your Own Soil Mix”
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items Starting seeds at home can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This list includes everything you need to make your own seed starting mix and set up a simple, beginner-friendly system. I’ve included affordable, easy-to-use products that help...
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Core Mix ingredients
Tools for Mixing
Seed Starting Containers
Other must haves for strong germination
Core Mix ingredients
This helps keep the soil light and prevents seedlings from getting root rot
Love this coconut coir mix because with about one gallon of warm water, it expands/grows quickly.
Organic Coconut Coir Concentrate Seed Starting Soil 2-pack
Love this worm castings because it feels like high quality and a little goes a long way
Wiggle Worm Earthworm Castings OMRI Organic Fertilizer
You only need a small bag of perlite to mix in for water retention.
Doter Organic Perlite for Plants, Soil Amendment
Vermiculite helps with moisture control and prevents damping off.
Hagan Ace Garden Center
Tools for Mixing
Makes mixing your own soil fast and mess-free
Stainless steel is multi-purpose and this is a great size for seed starting mix
Large Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl
These are perfect for scooping each of your soil mix ingredients.
Garden Scoop
Great for measuring water
1 Gallon Measuring Pitcher, 134oz Extra Large ...
I love my 2 inch soil blocker. Great tool for seed starting if you are trying to be more sustainable. It's the first one I bought and there are other smaller and larger sizes as well.
Soil Blocker
Seed Starting Containers
Great kit for getting started. Heat domes helps with germination and bottom watering is key to growing seeds.
Gardzen 5-Set Durable Seed Starter Trays
The key to soil blocking is making sure the soil is the right consistency and bottom watering
BeGrit Soil Blocking Trays 15x12 inch 10 pcs
This is a bigger investment than plastic, but will last forever and is more sustainable
10 Pack Large Stainless Steel Seedling Trays
These are needed to pot up your seedlings before you harden them off and plant outside. There are a ton of size options, but I like to stick to 3-5 inches depending upon the veggie/herb.
Planter Nursery Pots
Other must haves for strong germination
While these are optional, they truly help make seed starting so much more successful and enjoyable!
These are fabulous. I started some seeds in Feb/Mar when it was still cold in the house. I began with a 2-pack and will be getting 2 more. Great for peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, and many herbs
VIVOSUN Waterproof Seedling Heat Mat 10x20.75
There are many grow lights in a variety of pricepoints. I love simple shop lights that you can adjust the height on your racks so they are close to the seedlings for maximum growth potential
Grow Lights at Lowes.com
So many fun options to choose from! I found the simple white ones with a black non-fade permanent markers works best.
Plant Markers
Get yourself one great spray bottle. Trust me the cheap ones will make you made when they don't spray properly!
Spray Bottle For Plants