The potting bench
Choose equipment by the work it needs to do. These are buying criteria, not product tests. A borrowed tray or a clean reused pot may be all you need.
Deep, reusable seed modules
Look for firm walls, open drainage and a tray that fits your shelf. Small cells need earlier potting on.
Measure the space before buying. Check the dimensions, cleaning instructions, replacement parts and return conditions. Prefer a tool you can store and use for several seasons to a larger kit that will sit unused.
Read the relevant guides →An adjustable white grow light
Compare the lit area and mounting distance, then check the timer and electrical rating for your space.
Measure the space before buying. Check the dimensions, cleaning instructions, replacement parts and return conditions. Prefer a tool you can store and use for several seasons to a larger kit that will sit unused.
Read the relevant guides →A stable container with drainage
Choose for the mature crop, access to water and the weight your growing space can safely support.
Measure the space before buying. Check the dimensions, cleaning instructions, replacement parts and return conditions. Prefer a tool you can store and use for several seasons to a larger kit that will sit unused.
Read the relevant guides →A watering can with a fine rose
A removable rose makes cleaning easier. A gentle pattern disturbs small seeds less.
Measure the space before buying. Check the dimensions, cleaning instructions, replacement parts and return conditions. Prefer a tool you can store and use for several seasons to a larger kit that will sit unused.
Read the relevant guides →Weather-resistant plant labels
Enough writing room for variety and sowing date matters more than decoration.
Measure the space before buying. Check the dimensions, cleaning instructions, replacement parts and return conditions. Prefer a tool you can store and use for several seasons to a larger kit that will sit unused.
Read the relevant guides →Plain paper seed envelopes
Dry seed first. Mark the crop, variety and harvest date before storing packets in a cool dry place.
Measure the space before buying. Check the dimensions, cleaning instructions, replacement parts and return conditions. Prefer a tool you can store and use for several seasons to a larger kit that will sit unused.
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