Tray Magnifique: Top Picks for Bulk Seed Trays - Classic Landscapes

Bulk seed trays are the unsung heroes of gardening, offering a controlled environment for starting seeds indoors before transplanting them outside. They are perfect for gardeners looking to efficiently nurture seedlings until they're ready for the great outdoors.

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• Efficient Seed Starting: Bulk seed trays protect delicate seeds from extreme weather and allow for controlled temperatures and moisture levels.

• Indoor Gardening Made Easy: These trays are ideal for those starting indoor gardens. They make moving plants easy and tidy.

• Cost-Effective Gardening Supplies: Bulk options provide substantial savings, particularly for avid gardeners or commercial nurseries.

By investing in bulk seed trays, gardeners not only ensure strong and healthy seedlings but also experience the convenience of a tidy and organized planting process. When it comes to purchasing these essential items, Classic Landscapes offers a diverse selection to meet your needs.

I'm Josh Payne, and with over 25 years in the landscape and garden industry, I've seen how useful bulk seed trays are in nurturing healthy plants. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice, these trays can transform your planting process.

Benefits of Using Bulk Seed Trays

Boost Seedling Growth

Bulk seed trays are a game-changer for boosting seedling growth. When seeds start in a controlled environment, they are shielded from harsh conditions like heavy rain or scorching sun. This protection ensures that seedlings grow strong and healthy.

Imagine a young plant's journey. Starting life in a cozy spot with just the right temperature and humidity gives it the best chance to thrive. Healthy seedlings mean robust plants when they are finally transplanted.

Maintain a Controlled Environment

Having control over the growing environment is a huge advantage. Bulk seed trays allow gardeners to manage water, light, and temperature with precision. This level of control minimizes the risk of diseases and pests that often plague outdoor gardens.

Think of it as a mini-greenhouse. You can start your plants indoors, where you can adjust conditions as needed. This setup is perfect for starting seeds before the outdoor growing season begins.

Ease of Transplanting

Transplanting seedlings from trays to a garden or larger pots is straightforward. Bulk seed trays often come with features like drainage holes and easy-to-handle designs. These features make moving young plants stress-free for both the gardener and the plant.

Picture this: You're moving your plants from their cozy indoor trays to your garden. With bulk seed trays, you can do this seamlessly. No fuss, no mess.

Classic Landscapes: Your Go-To for Bulk Seed Trays

At Classic Landscapes, we understand the importance of quality gardening supplies. Our selection of bulk seed trays caters to both hobbyists and professional gardeners. Whether you're growing kitchen herbs or preparing for a large garden, we have the right trays to help you succeed.

Next, we'll dive into our top picks for bulk seed trays, highlighting the best options for every gardener.

Top Picks for Bulk Seed Trays

When it comes to bulk seed trays, choosing the right type can make all the difference in your gardening success. Here are our top picks that cater to different needs and preferences:

Heavy Duty Seed Starting Trays

For those seeking durability and a leak-proof design, heavy-duty seed starting trays are a solid choice. Made to withstand the rigors of repeated use, these trays are ideal for both beginners and seasoned gardeners. Plus, they're BPA-free, ensuring a safe environment for your plants.

Why go heavy-duty? These trays are built to last, reducing waste and the need for frequent replacements.

Biodegradable Seed Trays

For the eco-conscious gardener, biodegradable seed trays offer a sustainable option. Made from materials that break down naturally, these trays come in various shapes to suit different planting needs.

Eco-friendly gardening at its best. With these trays, you can grow your seedlings and then transplant them directly into the soil, where the trays will decompose.

Trays

The trays are a staple in the gardening community due to their standard size and versatility. They allow for community watering, which is a great time-saver when managing multiple plants. Available with or without drainage holes, these trays offer flexibility depending on your watering needs.

Standard yet versatile. These trays are perfect for accommodating inserts and provide an efficient way to manage water.

Seed Starter Kits

For those looking to simplify the early growth stages, seed starter kits are a perfect solution. These kits often include organic options and humidity domes, which create the perfect environment for seedlings to thrive.

Everything you need in one package. Seed starter kits take the guesswork out of early-stage plant care by providing all the essentials.

Propagation Trays

Made from black poly-plastic, propagation trays are reusable and of professional quality. These trays are designed to support healthy seedling growth and are a favorite among professional growers.

Professional quality for your home garden. These trays offer a robust, reusable option for serious gardeners looking to get the most out of their planting efforts.

At Classic Landscapes, we pride ourselves on offering a wide range of bulk seed trays to suit every gardener's needs. Whether you prioritize durability, sustainability, or ease of use, our selection has something for everyone. Stay tuned as we explore how to choose the right bulk seed tray for your specific gardening goals.

How to Choose the Right Bulk Seed Tray

Selecting the right bulk seed tray can significantly impact your gardening experience. Here’s a simple guide to help you make the best choice based on budget, tray thickness, and plant type.

Budget Considerations

Your budget is a key factor when choosing seed trays. If you're just starting out or have a limited budget, consider biodegradable seed trays. They're affordable and eco-friendly, allowing you to try different planting methods without breaking the bank.

For those who plan to use trays multiple times, investing in heavy-duty seed starting trays is wise. Although they might cost more upfront, their durability and reusability can save you money in the long run.

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Tray Thickness

Tray thickness can influence the longevity and stability of your trays. Thicker trays, like the heavy-duty seed starting trays, offer more durability. They can handle the weight of soil and water without bending or breaking, making them ideal for frequent use.

If you’re looking for something lighter, trays come in various thicknesses. They’re perfect for less demanding tasks and are available with or without drainage holes, providing flexibility based on your watering needs.

Plant Type

Different plants have unique requirements, and choosing the right tray can help meet those needs. For small, delicate seedlings, propagation trays provide a professional-grade environment that supports healthy growth.

For a more general approach, seed starter kits are versatile and often include humidity domes. These kits are particularly beneficial for herbs and vegetables, creating an ideal microclimate for early-stage growth.

At Classic Landscapes, we offer a diverse selection of bulk seed trays custom to various gardening needs. Whether you’re a budget-conscious gardener or a seasoned pro, understanding these factors will help you pick the perfect tray for your plants.

Indoor Seed Starting

The first seeds I ever started indoors grew inside one of those plastic salad boxes from the grocery store that I had repurposed and poked some holes into the bottom. I then tried egg cartons and even literal eggshells.

Since then, my supplies have gotten a little upgrade, and I've learned what you really need to successfully start healthy seeds indoors. If you don't have all these supplies, don't worry. It's better to just get started than to wait till everything's perfect.

I just got started with my sad little plastic container years ago, and I want you to just get started too, so I'm including budget-friendly options along with my recommendations mentioned below.

Just get started. Once you get your hands a little dirty and watch your first seed babies grow, you'll be hooked on starting your own seeds at home and can add to your toolkit as you go along. Our number one priority with starting seeds indoors is to imitate nature indoors (sunlight, wind, water, etc.), and you can do that with all different kinds of supplies.

The Best Seed Starting Soil Mixes

The easiest way to get started is to buy an organic seed starting mix from the store. I generally try to stay away from peat moss and other nonrenewable resources due to their lack of sustainability, but peat can be found in almost all seed starting mixes. A good alternative option to look for are mixes made of coco coir.

• This seed starting mix from Espoma does contain peat moss, but I like that it has mycorrhizae to promote good root growth (price: $25.50 for 8-qt. bag on Amazon).
• This organic mix from SunGro helps keep seeds moist for better germination rates (price: $27.86 for 1.5 cu. ft. on Amazon).
• This Purple Cow Organics mix is compost-based (price: $25.99 for a 12-qt. bag on Amazon).
• This blend from Coast of Maine contains mycorrhizae, worm castings, kelp, and compost ($18.79 for 8-qt. bag on Amazon).
• This Whitney Farms mix is a bit cheaper than other organic options but does not have moisture control (price: $15.96 for 8-qt. bag on Amazon).

In lieu of shopping on Amazon, you could stop by your local nursery or garden center to find an organic seed starting mix recommended by growers near you.

Seed starting mix on a budget

Rather than skimp and buy a non-organic mix (which might contain synthetic chemicals), make your own. Mix equal parts compost and topsoil, and then add a little bit of coarse sand. The ideal seed starting mix consistency will hold together better than the soil you'd use in your garden when wet. That's why you'll see common seed starting mix ingredients including things like vermiculite, perlite, and coco coir.

The Best Seed Starting Trays and Containers

The most important thing here is that whatever container you use has drainage. Don't even bother starting seeds in anything that doesn't have a hole in the bottom, as seeds do not like to sit in water.

You'll start one seed per cell, so keep in mind how many seeds you want to start each season for your garden when purchasing a product.

Draining Containers

These containers should have holes in the bottom of each cell and should be placed inside a larger container to hold water.

Biodegradable seed starting trays

You can purchase these trays, which are made of wood fiber, for fairly cheap, like these 2"-trays from Gardener's Supply, which cost $5.95 for 36 cells.

The benefit is that you can just put these plants right in the soil and avoid transplant shock (in other words, damaging a plant's roots when moving it to its new home in the garden), but I've found that these degrade too quickly. The sides will warp after exposure to water, so I prefer using plastic.

plastic seed starting trays

I usually try to avoid using plastic, much less going out of my way to buy plastic, but I use my plastic trays again and again and again. Between batches of seeds, I simply give my trays a good cleaning. I love that my trays have lots of cells and, again, are reusable season after season.

These trays are sold ten per pack for $21.96 on Amazon, and each tray has 72 cells, each with a drainage hole.

root trainers

These come flat but then fold together like a clam shell to give your plants more space to develop roots and avoid roots spiraling around each other.

The Deep Rootrainer from Gardener's Supply has 32 cells and comes with a holding frame, all reusable, for $24.95.

Non-Draining Containers

You'll need something that holds water to go underneath your draining container.

These non-draining trays from Amazon come in a set of 10 and cost $24.50.

Seed Starting Kits

You can buy non-draining trays together with draining trays as kits, like this five-pack kit for $27.99 on Amazon.

If you don't like the idea of using plastic, check out this six pack of galvanized seed starting trays, each with nine metal holes, for $34.99 on Amazon. You can watch me fill them in the video below.

Seed Starting Domes

Most seed starting kits will usually come with a dome. You'll only use the dome at the very outset of starting your seeds to help keep moisture inside until the seeds germinate. Once your seeds germinate, you'll want to remove the dome (and also pull the seedlings off any warming mats, should you decide to use them).

Seed Starting Containers on a Budget

Use plastic containers or thoroughly washed egg cartons with holes added to the bottom of each cell. Place inside a larger plastic container. If you don't have a plastic dome, you can use wet burlap or a wet kitchen cloth to drape over your seeds.

The Best Seed Starting LED Lights

An artificial source of light is critical for growing healthy seeds indoors. Ideally, your light source can be raised and lowered because you'll want your light source very close to the seeds as they're just starting to germinate. As the seeds grow, you'll want to be able to raise the light source to give the leaves more room.

Also, look for a full spectrum light.

My new favorite type of LED lights are these clip-on lights from Amazon for $19.89, or similar versions (pictured below). I love that the clips can easily attach to the side of a shelf or tabletop. The lights are on a coil, which means you can maneuver them over plants and control their angle and height. You can even extend two lights over one large tray or split two heads between two separate trays.

There are also floor lamp versions for $31.99 on Amazon.

Look for lights with a timer or remote to simplify your life.

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