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Seed Starting Essentials

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Everything you need to start seeds indoors for your garden
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Seed Starting Guide

My seed-starting guide will walk you through the whole seed starting process from start to finish

 
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Link to my guide
A Complete Guide to Indoor Seed Starting & One Step You Should Never Miss - Not Quite a Homestead

DIY Seed Starting Shelves

Create your own growing station to custom fit your space

 
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Strong metal wire shelves to hold lights and seedlings; fits one 1020 tray per shelf
MZG 1000 lbs Heavy Duty 4-Tier Shelving Unit
 
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Strong lights are a must to grow strong seedlings; these are 4' long and very bright
FREELICHT 4 Pack 4ft LED Grow Light, 60W
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For regulating temps on heat-sensitive seeds
VIVOSUN Waterproof Seedling Heat Mat 10"x20.75"

Seed Starting Pots and Trays

Heavy duty pots, trays, and domes you can reuse season after season

 
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This is the one I have… Great kit with 2 pot sizes for bulk seed starting
The Homesteader Seed Starting Bundle - Bootstrap Farmer
 
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Best durable 1020 trays; can hold with one hand and they won't buckle
Propagation Tray | Shop Heavy Duty 1020 Trays - Bootstrap Farmer - Bootstrap Farmer
 
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tall humidity dome to keep soil moist while waiting to germinate; height is also great for propagation
Humidity Domes - 1 Dome / 6" / Frosted Clear - Bootstrap Farmer
 
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Big 5" pots for up-potting larger seedlings
5" Reusable Heavy Duty Seed Starting Pots - Bootstrap Farmer

Soil & Fertilizer

Potting medium for growing indoors and fertilizer to feed seedlings as they grow

 
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My favorite all purpose mix for seed starting and up-potting
Pro Mix Ultimate All Purpose Compost 2CF
 
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Balanced liquid fertilizer for feeding seedlings; make sure to dilute recommended rate in half before using
Espoma Organic Grow! Liquid Plant Food 16oz
 
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Vermiculite to lighten potting mix and to sprinkle on top of soil to help retain moisture
Burpee Organic Vermiculite 8 Quart
 
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Mycorrhizae inoculant to stimulate healthy root development and seedling growth
Mycorrhizae 16 Species Inoculant 5 lb

Miscellaneous Equipment

Other things you'll need for seed starting that didn't fit neatly into the other categories :)

 
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So you don't forget what you planted ;)
300Pcs 4 Inch Plastic Plant Labels & Markers
 
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Oscillating fan with timer for good airflow between seedlings
Amazon Basics 16" Oscillating Floor Fan
 
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For easily seeding small seeds at the right depth
6 PCS Mini Seed Spreader & Sowing Tool Set
 
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To automatically turn your grow lights on and off
Feit Electric Smart Power Strip, 4 Sockets
 
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Continuous spray mister to keep soil moist
Flo-Master Half-Gallon Handheld Sprayer

Soil Blocking Stuff

For my soil blocking friends… you'll need these items instead of the seed pots and deep trays

 
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2" Soil Blocker is the most versatile size for seed starting (includes seed pins)
Ladbrooke Soil Blockers - 2" Blocker (4 Blocks) - Bootstrap Farmer - Bootstrap Farmer
 
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Mini blocker for tiny seeds; fit hundreds of seedlings in a small space
Ladbrooke Soil Blockers - 3/4" Micro Blocker (20 Blocks) - Bootstrap F - Bootstrap Farmer
 
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Mesh trays to hold soil blocks and drain excess water; cute colors
1020 Mesh Trays Shallow Extra Strength Colors - 1" Deep - Bootstrap Farmer
 
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1020 Drip trays to catch excess water and keep things tidy
Microgreen Trays - Multi-Color Extra Strength - Bootstrap Farmer
 
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Soil sifter to get chunks out of your soil mix
Soil Sifter - Steel Mesh & Wood Garden Tool