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Reputable Seed Sources
SeedsNOW!
Amazon.com
Baker Creek
Planting Mediums/Container Options
Pellets
Jiffy Peat Pellets Tray 12 plant starter kit (my recommendation for this course)
Jump Start Pellet Tray 36 plant starter kit (perfect size for using with grow light box; this item is less expensive at your local garden center)
Jiffy Peat Pellet Tray 72 plant starter kit (Will need two heat lamps or grow lights if you use this; not recommended for use with grow light box. This item is less expensive at your local garden center.)
Seed Starting Mixes
Jiffy Organic Seed Starting Mix (my recommendation)
Miracle Gro with fertilizer (if you want something with fertilizer)
Coco Coir Brick (if you’d like a less expensive option)
Container Options
black planting trays
peat pots, 3 inch
plastic pots, 3.5 inch
10″x10″ trays (perfect size for using with grow light box)
10″x20″ trays without drain holes (can be used with plastic pots; will need two heat lamps or grow lights if you use this; not recommended for use with a grow light box)
10″x20″ trays with drain holes (for use with only seed starting mix)
dome lid for 10″x20″ trays (or you can cover with plastic wrap)
Growing Aids
heat mat (optional; for using when sprouting tomatoes, peppers, and most herbs, all of which germinate quicker with bottom heat
Ferry Morse Grow Light (use two of these side by side when using the 72-ct peat pellet tray)
Root Farm Grow Light (looks like a 10″x20″ tray would fit nicely under this)
Seedling Care
all purpose plant fertilizer (I use this type)
worm castings (if you would like to make your own worm tea)
worm tea (if you would prefer not to make your own)
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