Smart Gardeners Are Buying Their Seed-Starting Tools Now – and I've Found the Best Deals on Everything You Need
Up your seed starting game with these affordable tools. Now's the time to stock up so you can start your seeds in time for spring!
It’s not quite time to start seeds yet, but smart gardeners know the dead of winter is the time to stock up on all their seed starting supplies. Planning out your garden now not only helps stave off the winter blues, but it ensures you’re ready to grow as soon as the weather starts to warm up.
I'm a thrifty gardener, but I also want products that will last for more than one season. I never waste my money on fancy gadgets I don't really need or containers that will end up in the recycling bin as soon as my plants are in the ground. If that sounds like you, then sit tight.
I’ve scoured my go-to online gardening resources to find the best deals on all the indoor seed starting essentials you (actually) need. Here are the top products to stock up on now to give your seeds a strong start.
Seed Starting Essentials
Smart gardeners don't waste their time, money, or resources. They look for sustainable ways of doing things both in their garden and when shopping for tools to help their plants grow.
If that sounds like you, then take a peek below at the basics to stock up on that will actually make seed starting easier and help you grow stronger plants.
This 2-pack of high-quality seed starting mix means you can start double the seeds for less. I’ve tried other potting mixes, but Miracle-Gro always gives me better results. And at just around $10, this is a deal you can’t pass up.
Get 6 seed starting trays (with a total of 72 cells) and a heating mat for just $15 from Amazon. There are tons of similar seed starting trays available – many for higher prices. But what sets this deal apart is the heating mat, which can really speed up germination.
If you’re looking to go green this year, then a soil blocking tool is a great way to reduce plastic use in your garden. Load the blocker with moistened seed starting mix and pop out perfect little cubes that are ready for planting. The increased airflow helps seedlings develop stronger roots and makes them easy to transplant. Place soil blocks in metal trays like these from Amazon to keep plastic use at zero. Grab this soil blocker now while it’s still on sale!
If it’s still cold where you live when it’s time to start seeds, then sowing them indoors is the only option – but that can create a big mess. This repotting mat keeps dirt contained and under control while you fill seed starting trays. And at just $5, you can’t beat the price!
This white metal shelving unit from Ikea is more affordable than almost any other one I saw online. Plus, it’s so much prettier than the typical flimsy-looking utilitarian shelves so many gardeners use in their indoor gardening setups. I can’t believe this little beauty is under $25…yet another Ikea gardening hack for the win!
These grow lights from Barrina are beloved for their reliability and quality. With a 4.6 rating from over 6,000 Amazon users, you can trust these lights are a go-to for tons of gardeners. I’m new to the world of grow lights, but the reviews for these paired with their beginner-friendly price point have convinced me it’s time to light up.
