40-Cell Seed Trays

We recently installed a green house and found that it is very important to have a system to start the seeds. These trays are perfect so that we start both vegetables and flowers in them. They set up easily and when you put seed starting soil in them it is very easy to do this. We found that the seeds start best when you place them under seed growing lights and turn the lights on for a period of time during the day. These can be self watering and what you do is put them near a source for the water and pour it into the bottom of the tray on which you place the seed products. There are very sturdy and of sufficient thickness to move them about.

Perfect for starting my seedlings! I love the top which can keep in humidity but also can be opened. The drainage doesn't get on my countertops/Shelves. It has plenty of space to start each seed and can hold so many! Perfect height and easily cleaned with a rinse out and also stackable when not in use!

Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round and allow me to regale you with the tale of the Gardzen 5-Set Seed Starter Tray Kits. If Ryan Reynolds were to review a seed starter tray, this is exactly how it would go down. First off, let’s talk about the 40-cell tray. Forty cells. That's like having 40 little greenhouses, each with the potential to grow your very own miniature forest. Move over, Johnny Appleseed, there's a new planter in town, and they come with domes and bases. DOMES AND BASES, PEOPLE! These trays are so sturdy that if I were a plant, I’d feel like I’m living in the Ritz-Carlton of soil-based accommodations. With these trays, even your seeds will sprout faster than a Marvel movie marathon. And the domes? Oh, the domes. They’re like little glass ceilings, but ones you can actually break through. They create the perfect climate for your tiny green buddies, making them feel all warm and cozy, like they’re being hugged by Mother Nature herself. 🌞 As for the base, it’s the unsung hero of the gardening world. It’s the Batman to your Robin, the Chewbacca to your Han Solo. It keeps everything together, ensuring no water spills onto your brand new gardening apron. You know the one with the cute little pockets and “I Dig Gardening” slogan? Yeah, that one stays dry, thanks to the base. Planting with these trays is so easy, even Deadpool could do it between wisecracks and fourth-wall breaks. Just fill, plant, cover, and voilà! You’re now a proud parent of 40 plant babies.

Compared to other trays I’ve used, these are more durable and a better value. The cell tray is rigid enough to carry on its own once filled with soil, unlike other brands that are flimsy and need a tray for support. I’m impressed with the adjustable vents on the lids. They snap securely in place and won’t fall off like others. The dome material is also thicker than other items on the market which was a pleasant surprise. My only gripes are that the cell tray does not sit tight within the bottom tray and shifts around slightly when handling, and if your not careful with handling, your cell tray can fall out. Likewise, the dome does not snap to the tray for a secure fit. It’s loose and can easily be knocked off or blown off by wind. The sticker strips they give to hold the dome on is just a half hearted solution to the design problem. Removing them to look inside your tray is a real hassle.

A complete set that includes the soil, 5 trays with 40 compartments each, a sturdy drainage tray and really cool clear plastic covers that can be adjusted from open to closed to adjust level of moisture. I used less than half the bag to fill all 5 trays. Within two week I had cucumber, carrot, pea and pepper and zinnia sprouts. I would definitely recommend and I’ll be ordering another set for my winter gardening.

I just received this set a few days ago and am happy with the quality of the trays, inserts and covers. I can easily pick them up and feel the sturdiness of the product which is nice knowing that I will receive longer life from them than others I have ordered in the past. I opted for the 5 tray set thinking it would be a good quantity to start out with and see how well the set works for my needs. I like that once I have finished with the seedlings that I can easily clean up the set and easily store it one piece on top of the other for safe keeping and saving space. The set up is simple to do by adding water to tray, seed starting medium to the inserts and using the dibber to help punch holes as needed. I bought some brightly multi colored seed "T" labels that fit well inside the trays while the lid is on. In just a few days I noticed I already have a seedling popping out! I am looking forward to trying the widger tool to remove the seedling and transplant it safely once it is big enough. I like the height of the lids and the option of opening or closing the vents to maintain the level of moisture needed. So far, so good! After much online research and comparison I am glad I bought this set!

So far these seem ok. I can't imagine they will last more then 2 planting seasons. Its disappointing that the lids don't fit tightly on the bottom. Sticker will last only a few times of opening the lid to water.

I got the 40-cell 5-pack for $17 before tax. I've had them like a week or two, but I'm already a fan. It's a good price for all you get. The only way I see beating this price is if you're buying 6 pack plants from the store anyways, and reuse them in a $2 watering tray from Menards. I enjoy growing food and gardening on a budget. I puncture the bottom of each cell using the included dibber with a twisting motion. This tears them up a little, but the idea is that I will be able to press with a sharpy marker from below to pop out the plants when ready. I haven't had a need for the clear plastic vented domes yet.

Great domes only dislike is the cover isn’t as high as I thought but they will work to get my flowers started and seeds ready for the garden

Good product this, nice and sturdy, be interesting to see how they hold up over the year

Good for seedlings in spring.

The lid doesn’t fit properly on the tray and it falls off

I would have given five stars but the cell trays aren’t transparent so you can check for root growth.