A seed starting tray is a gardening tool specifically designed to hold multiple seeds, starting from the germination stage, until the seedlings are ready for transplantation. Using such a tray ensures better nutrient availability for each seed, and eliminates the need for multiple plantings. Seed starting trays also help keep the seeds contained.
Seed starting trays are usually plastic. Some come with a dome to help maximize humidity levels, and some come with heating pads that help speed up germination rates. Seed starting trays can also be used for cuttings.
The right tools can make gardening much more simple and successful. One of the most important tools for gardeners interested in growing their own plants from seed is a seed starting tray. These are simple, yet important tools that help improve productivity, enhance growth, and generally make gardening easier.
A seed starting tray is exactly what it sounds like – a plastic tray with multiple small “cups” designed to hold seedlings. To use it, a gardener simply fills the tray’s cups with their preferred seed starting mix, and then plants seeds according to the instructions on the package (or their preferred experience). After planting the seeds, water will added. And the tray will placed in a warm place to await growth.
There are many advantages to using a seed starting tray over other options, such as planting in larger containers. For one, each cup can contain just one or two seedlings, making transplanting simpler as they mature.
