Small Space GreensFirst-tray checklist
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The steps follow the apartment method on your first tray, which cites University of Maryland Extension, Utah State University Extension, and Penn State Extension. This list is a reminder, not a new rate.
- Date sown: ________
- Crop (not tomato, pepper, or eggplant seedlings): ________
- Tray inside length and width: ________
- Seed grams from the calculator, dry weight: ________
- Presoak, if the crop needs it: ________
- Mix or mat, about 1 to 1.5 inches if you use mix: ________
- Drained tray nested in a solid tray: yes / no
- Covered on: ________ Uncovered on: ________
- Light: window only, or lamp. Hours: ________
- Stems leaning or pale? Add light rather than sowing the same tray again.
- Mold on the crop: discard it and clean the trays. Do not eat it.
- Harvest date: ________ Cut above the mix. Wash before eating.
If you want the longer explanation of any line, use the first-tray guide. A lamp, a fan, and a bought kit are optional. A clean drained container you already own can be the tray.