Bootstrap Farmer Seed Starting Cell Trays

Bootstrap Farmer Seed Starting Cell Trays Anyone who has ever started seeds at home is familiar with the flimsy seed starting cell trays that come in the kits that are sold en masse in the department stores and garden centers. Said trays are also thrown away en masse a couple of seasons later when they […]

Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Trays

Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Trays The Bootstrap Farmer brand in the gardening world is akin to Pelican and the protective cases they make that are trusted by the military, photographers, and first responders. If you’re looking for the strongest trays for seed starting and transplants, your search stops with these Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Trays. UV light—whether […]

Dip ‘N Grow Liquid Rooting Solution

Dip ‘N Grow Liquid Rooting Solution Most people don’t understand how simple it is—or even that it’s possible—to start a new tree or shrub by cutting a small piece of new growth off an existing one. When working with a species that can be propagated this way, one simply needs to dip the basal (bottom) […]

Vivosun Seedling Heat Mat

Vivosun Seedling Heat Mat (2-pack) Seeds failing to germinate leads many ambitious gardeners to throw in the towel and just buy started plants (not that there is anything wrong with that). Insufficient soil temperature is the number one reason that seeds take too long (or completely fail) to germinate. Very few seeds need light to […]

42-Watt Barrina 4′ LED Grow Light

42-Watt Barrina 4′ LED Grow Light (6-Pack) Insufficient light is the number one reason that people fail at starting plants from seeds. They buy fresh seeds, use the correct seed starting medium, provide sufficient water, and before you know it, the seeds have germinated and they think they’re off to the races. After only a […]

Luster Leaf Rapiclip 6-Inch Garden Plant Labels

Luster Leaf Rapiclip 6-Inch Garden Plant Labels   The best advice I can give someone who is starting seeds for the first time is to a.) keep detailed records so you can make adjustments the following year, and b.) label all your seedlings, especially if you are growing more than one variety. It will be […]

3.5″ McConkey Square Nursery Pots

3.5″ McConkey Square Nursery Pots Many seedlings can indeed go straight from a standard 72-cell tray straight into the gardening after a short hardening-off period. However, the most commonly grown vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants fare much better when they have the time and space to develop strong root systems before setting them […]