Stop Buying Seed Trays That Don't Last - DIY Seed Starting Trays of Cedar
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- čas přidán 28. 02. 2022
- A step by step look at how to make your own seed starting trays (flats) from cedar fence panels. These trays are extremely durable, weather resistant and will give you ample room to start all of the seeds you want for the garden this year. Once the seeds sprout and show their first true leaves, up-pot them into 4"- 6" pots until they are ready to be planted outside. This is a very simple build that will take a few hours to make and last for years. Keep Growing!
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This is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much! I'm going to make mine a bit bigger, maybe 10 x 20. I was going to wing it but glad I watched your video. I wouldn't have thought to do the 3/4" lip at the bottom to allow water to drain easily. Happy homesteading friend and thanks for sharing the knowledge.
Love seeing Butch's old wood box drawers in the background. Actually those might have belonged to Wes, your Great Gpa
I saw that too!
I like your idea the trays look great.
I want to phase out plastic and not a fan of seed blocks.
I am looking at making them in kit form to dismantle to try and reduce transplant shock when seedlings are ready for the garden bed.
Post like yours are great when looking for inspiration.
Thank you- glad it was useful
You make it look pretty easy! Love the intermission
What do you suggest for holding water as a catch? and also preventing soil from being too moist?
You can use any tray that will fit… many of the plastic trays will work fine. I personally don’t use anything and simply allow the excess water to run out on the table. Overwatering is very common with seed starting, once the seed’s sprout and have their first true leaves, allow the top 1/4” of soil to dry out before watering again. Also the cedar will absorb and retain water so you shouldn’t have to water as much as you think.