Recommended Seed Starting Set Up

If you click on the pictures below you will be linked to the vendor web site page where you can place an order for the item.

Tabletop Light Garden

Gardener’s Supply Table Top Growing Station

This Gardener’s Supply tabletop seed starting station is exactly what I was looking for. It is sturdy, and attractive enough to have in a corner of my great room without being obtrusive. It includes a 4′ X 2′ heavy rubber tray to hold seedling trays, and there is almost 3′ of clearance between the light fixture and the table top when the light is in its fully raised position.

Features

• Fitted with wide-body fixtures that provide even light coverage
• Pull chains for every fixture ensure easy height adjustments
• Electronic ballasts eliminate any annoying buzzing
• Rugged aluminum frame with a powder-coated finish
• 4 ft. T-8 bulbs included
• 54″ L x 18-3/8″ D x 37-1/8″ H
• Fixture holds 3 T-8 bulbs
• Includes frame, fixture, bulbs and tray
• Holds up to 200 seedlings
• Made of rugged aluminum with scratch-resistant finish

Organic Germinating Mix

Gardener’s Supply Organic Seed Germinating Mix

This Compost Plus Germinating Mix contains a high-quality blend of sphagnum peat and vermiculite plus a healthy dose of Gardener’s Supply Intervale Compost to provide nutrients that make seedlings thrive.

Features

• It’s pH adjusted, insect free, and odorless
• Ingredients are peat moss compost, perlite and organic nutrients
• 37% compost
• 20 quart bag
• Weighs approx. 30 lbs

Black Gold Germinating Mix (OMRI Certified)

Black Gold Organic Seed Starting Mix

Ideal for strong seedling development. Screened Canadian sphagnum peat moss, plug grade perlite, and vermiculite are blended to provide the optimum environment for seed germination. Each 8 quart bag fills two and a half 50 cell insert trays. Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) listed.

Power Strip Timer

Gardener’s Supply Power Strip With Timer

Manage cord clutter and confusion with this 8-outlet power cord strip. Easy-to-program 24/7 timer allows you to set the same light schedule each day, or vary it from 1 minute to 24 hours.

Features

• Includes four 24-hour programmable outlets and four switchcontrolled outlets, all with child safety locks
• Illuminated 15-amp breaker switch
• Wall mount and 3-foot grounded cord
• 10-1/2″L x 3″W x 1-1/2″H
• Electrical rating – 125V/15A/1875W
• 14/3 AWG SJT Vinyl power cord
• Timer operated by a 1.5V AG 13 Mercury battery (included)

Seedling Starting Heat Mat

Gardener’s Supply Seedling Starting Mat

These Heat Mats speed germination and stimulate root growth by keeping soil at about 70º F. Instructions and growing tips are printed right on the mat for easy access. Evenly distributed, controlled, moderate soil heat significantly speeds germination for warm weather crops such as tomatoes and peppers. Even hard to germinate parsley is relatively easy to start using these heat mats.

Features

• Consistent bottom heat ensures seedstarting success!
• Can be used indoors or in greenhouse
• Available in two sizes
• 9″ x 19-1/2″ Mat holds a standard seed flat
• 48″ x 20″ Mat holds 4 flats
• Both sizes have 6-ft power cord
• Optional Thermostat (sold separately) for precise control from 68-95 degrees F