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Rooted & Ready

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These are my go-to items when starting my garden. I start most plants indoors in a DIY greenhouse room.
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Pots & Trays

These are my favorite pots and trays to plant my crops/flowers in. 

 
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Great indoor/outdoor pots! Thin plastic but perfect and inexpensive for starting seeds or transplanting thriving plants to more room! There are multiple sizes on this link but 6” will ensure they have room to grow!
Augshy 75 Pcs 6" Plastic Nursery Pots
 
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I was skeptical about the pellets but when I tried them out, I was so surprised!! Wetthem and let them expand! They’re made to hold more water and give better aeration than regular potting soil. Promote healthy root development and fast germination. ...
Burpee Indoor Greenhouse Seed Starter Kit

Soil

This mix of soil, manure, and peat moss will have your seeds sprouting in no-time. My plants are thriving in this mixture of nutrients and moisture. Work smarter, not harder!

 
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It may be gross but wow, this changed the game with our plants. All of them are THRIVING! This cow manure compost is perfect to mix with your potting soil. It holds moisture and nutrients to help your plants thrive!
Black Kow Composted Cow Manure Fertilizer 8qt
 
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This is perfect to mix with cow manure and potting soil. Peat moss promotes strong root development. It retains moisture and nutrients for your plants, and it's enriched with Miracle-Gro plant food.
Miracle-Gro Peat Moss with Plant Food, 8 qt
 
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Nutrient-filled potting soil to promote bright colors and optimal growth!
Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, 8 qt., 3-Pack
 
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I use a bucket to mix the soil, peat moss, and cow manure. This will make it easier to make it easier to mix and break up any clumping.
Rubbermaid Roughneck 14-Qt Blue Bucket

Plant stakes and labels

Keep your plants strong and growing in the right direction for optimal growth.

 
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These bamboo plant stakes are super strong and durable. They look great with my plants and they help them to grow and thrive in the right direction.
50Pcs 18" Bamboo Plant Stakes for Support
 
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Keep your plants separate with name tags. These are my favorite as they are waterproof, and comes with a permanent marker. I love these especially because they give lots more room than other plant name tags
200pcs 4" T-Type Waterproof Plant Tags

Humidifier and fan

 
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I swear by this humidifier. Humidifiers provide extra air moisture. This plays an important role in preventing dry leaves & pest infestations. Balanced humidity levels prevent pest infestations and reduce chances for disease.
Vissani 1 Gal. Ultrasonic Humidifier 360 Degree Turning Dual Nozzle Cool Mist for Medium Room in White VK-8528A
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Fans are so important when planting indoors. They provide increased air circulation, which helps plants to exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen efficiently. This will also help to prevent fungal diseases and leaf disease from poor air circulation.
Comfort Zone 12" Oscillating Table Fan

Lighting

 
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These are extremely similar to the lights we use for our plants that we start inside! 4 foot
Barrina 4FT T8 Plant Grow Light, 6-Pack
 
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Very similar lights to what we have, many positive ratings on Amazon! 2 feet
Barrina 2FT T8 Grow Light, 6-Pack, Full Spectrum
 
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Very similar to the lights we use for our plants! Great ratings on Amazon
Barrina LED Grow Lights, 180W, 6-Pack
 
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High quality grow lights! 50W
GooingTop 6000K LED Grow Light, Clip Lamp
 
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100W high quality grow lights!
GooingTop 100W Grow Light, 6000K Clip Lamp

Tools

 
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We love our gardening tool kit, it has all the essentials!
GROWIT 22-Piece Heavy Duty Garden Tools Set

Veggies

 
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Bloomsdale spinach is a variety of spinach known for its rich, sweet flavor and slightly crinkled leaves. It features dark green, broad, and thick leaves that are often considered more flavorful than other spinach varieties. Bloomsdale is typically h...
Seedboy Organic Spinach Seeds, 350 Seeds
 
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Also known as butterhead lettuce. Known for its soft, sweet, and almost buttery leaves!
Seedboy Organic Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds
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California Wonder bell peppers are a popular variety of sweet bell peppers, known for their vibrant green color that matures to a bright red when fully ripe. These peppers are characterized by their thick, crisp walls and blocky shape, making them id...
California wonder, sweet pepper seeds
 
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Jalapeño peppers are medium-sized chili peppers that belong to the Capsicum annuum species. They are typically about 2 to 4 inches long and have a distinctive, tapered shape with smooth, glossy skin that can range from green to red as they ripen. The...
HOME GROWN Jalapeno Pepper Seeds Non-GMO
 
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Sweet banana peppers are a mild, tangy variety of pepper that is typically yellow or light green in color. They are named for their elongated, banana-like shape, usually measuring about 6 to 8 inches long. When harvested at their peak, these peppers ...
HOME GROWN Banana Pepper Seeds Pack – 94 Non-GMO USA
 
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Okra, often referred to as lady's fingers or gumbo, is a flowering plant from the mallow family. It is primarily grown for its edible green pods, which can range from 3 to 10 inches in length and feature a distinctive ridged texture. When harvested y...
Gardeners Basics Okra Seeds - Clemson Spinless
 
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Walla Walla onions are a sweet onion variety that originates from the Walla Walla Valley in Washington State. They are known for their large size, typically round shape, and distinctive light yellow or golden skin. What sets Walla Walla onions apart ...
Organic Walla Walla Onion Seeds - 200+ - USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Heirloom

Fruit

 
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Habanero peppers are small, fiery chili peppers known for their intense heat and distinctive fruity flavor. Typically measuring about 1 to 3 inches in length, they are lantern-shaped and can be found in various colors, including green, orange, red, a...
Sow Right Seeds - Habanero Orange Pepper Seeds
 
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Better Boy tomatoes are a popular and widely cultivated variety of hybrid tomatoes known for their robust flavor and high yield. These tomatoes are celebrated for their well-balanced flavor, which is both sweet and tangy, making them versatile for a...
Organic Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomato Seeds
 
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Roma tomatoes, also known as plum tomatoes, are a popular variety characterized by their oval shape and dense, meaty flesh. They are typically smaller than beefsteak tomatoes but are known for their uniform size and smooth skin, which ranges from bri...
250 Roma VF Tomato Seeds Non GMO Heirloom
 
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Cherry tomatoes are small, round, and typically very sweet tomatoes that are popular for their bite-sized convenience and vibrant colors. Ranging from about 1 to 2 inches in diameter, they come in various hues including red, yellow, orange, and even ...
Sow Right Seeds Large Red Cherry Tomato
 
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Cherokee Carbon tomatoes are a unique heirloom variety known for their rich flavor and striking appearance. They are medium to large in size, typically weighing between 6 to 12 ounces, and have a distinctive dark reddish-brown color with greenish sho...
TKE Farms Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds, 80+
 
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The sugar baby watermelon, also known as the "Sugar Baby" or "Icebox" watermelon, is a popular variety known for its small size, sweet flavor, and vibrant color. Typically, these watermelons weigh between 5 to 10 pounds and have a round shape. The sk...
Survival Garden Seeds Sugar Baby Watermelon
 
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The flesh of a cucumber is mostly water, making it low in calories and a hydrating snack. It has a crisp texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Cucumbers are commonly eaten raw in salads, sandwiches, or as snacks, but they can also be pickled for...
HOME GROWN Persian Cucumber Seeds – 50+ Heirloom Non-GMO, High-Yielding Beit Alpha Variety | Fast Growing, Sweet Tender Skin, Home Vegetable Garden Seeds (Cucumis sativus)