Whether you’re browsing seed directories now or actually starting seeds, be sure to check out our 7 favorite products and tools for getting started!
TGN Team Favorites: Seed Startup Tools and Product Recommendations
As the growing season draws to a close, there’s plenty of digging through seed catalogs, browsing the internet for the perfect grow lights, and garden planning. We thought it would be interesting to do a survey on TGN team members’ favorite torrent-starting products and tools.
Every member of The Grow Network team shares our community’s values and produces at least some of our food and medicines – and more and more as we experiment, learn and “grow” in gardening and home wisdom! Since deciding which product is best isn’t always easy, we thought we’d share our favorites to make starting your seed adventures a little easier!
HORI-HORI garden knife
main features
- Double-edged blade – serrated on one side and extra sharp on the other
- Embedded Grading Ruler
- Replace trowels, weeders, digging tools, bulb pots, and more!
- Comes with a comfortable wooden handle and leather sheath
Click here to view the Hori-Hori Garden Knife on Amazon
JIFFY Windowsill Greenhouse 12 Plants Starter Kit
Marjorie says: small instant greenhouse Makes it easy to start seeds indoors. Plus, they work great mounted on a windowsill if you don’t have grow lights! I know, I know – there’s a lot of plastic in there. However, you can reuse the greenhouse and purchase replacement peat pellets.
main features
- Slim design for easy storage and use on windowsills
- Clear plastic dome retains heat for optimal seeding conditions
- Start 12 plants from seed or cuttings
- The pellets swell to form pots and soil in one
WIDGER/transplant
Marjorie says: i like to use this porting widgets When I create small row to start seed. It’s great for moving small amounts of soil!
main features
- Ergonomic hardwood handle
- Tempered and hardened stainless steel
- anti-rust
- Ideal for plug plants and transplants
Click here to buy Widger on Amazon
early planting 
dome communicator
Ruth says: I already own several of them EarlyGrow Communicator, I use them all the time to start all my seeds indoors.I like to use them with reusable plastic pots and Instant Organic Seed Starting MixWhat I love about these propagators is that they have almost no vents at the top to allow oxygen in and help keep the soil from mold. And they’re reusable!
main features
- Made of high-quality, sturdy plastic
- Shatterproof
- Reusable
- Vented dome to control humidity levels
Click here to buy EarlyGrow Domepagators on Amazon
Smart Pot Soft Sided Container
Jimerson said: smart flowerpot Great because they let oxygen in from all directions for growth! I find them great for novices as it helps prevent overwatering. They also help prevent mold growth, root rot, and root ball formation by air pruning on the sides. Great for indoor and outdoor use. I really can’t recommend these enough!
main features
- Soft-faced fabric aeration container
- keep shape
- Provides aeration to strengthen root structure
- let excess heat escape
Click here to buy smart plant pots on Amazon
Marjorie says: When I don’t have time to make my own fertilizer, I like to use liquid seaweed fertilizer Helps increase the mineral content available to seedlings!
main features
- Pure Seaweed Extract
- Promotes vigorous root and stem growth
- Contains trace elements
Click here to buy Liquid Seaweed Fertilizer on Amazon
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LED Full Spectrum Grow Light
Jimerson said: For those of us who grow indoors or live in apartments, this full-spectrum LED Grow Light It’s top notch and not too expensive (compared to others).
Main features:
- Full Spectrum LED Grow Light
- emits wavelengths that are fully absorbed by the seedling
- Suitable for vegetables and flowers
- easy to assemble
- Energy saving and environmental protection
Click here to buy LED Full Spectrum Grow Lights on Amazon
What do you think?
What is your favorite torrent starting tool? Let us know in the comments below!
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