Are there instructions included? I am wondering how many seeds should be placed per tray.
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PJ......I don't recall there being any instructions but since I have been sprouting for years, it wasn't an issue. I use a tablespoon of alfalfa or clover or any other tiny seed per tray. Soak overnight for roughly 8 hours first, then rinse morning and evening. I use 1/4 cup of lentils for lentil sprouts and about the same for garbanzo bean sprouts. Experiment!
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Check out the YouTube channel "Sproutpeople". I'd provide a link but Amazon deletes them. Just type that in the search bar. There are several videos which will show you how to do it - it's comforting for a beginner to actually watch someone else do it.
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Well, I didn't take them all out and individually count them. I would be surprised if anyone did, as many of the seeds are very small. The individual seed bags do have a count printed on them, and the entire setup seems very thorough and accurate. Not a "cheap" or skeptical product; I have no reason to think there are less than stated. I was very impressed and am sure you will be as well. The amount of seeds really isn't the point though... If its technically 200 short or something, it doesn't really matter. There are more than sufficient seeds per species, and the seeds are in great condition, well labeled, secured, and legit. Well, I didn't take them all out and individually count them. I would be surprised if anyone did, as many of the seeds are very small. The individual seed bags do have a count printed on them, and the entire setup seems very thorough and accurate. Not a "cheap" or skeptical product; I have no reason to think there are less than stated. I was very impressed and am sure you will be as well. The amount of seeds really isn't the point though... If its technically 200 short or something, it doesn't really matter. There are more than sufficient seeds per species, and the seeds are in... » Read More Well, I didn't take them all out and individually count them. I would be surprised if anyone did, as many of the seeds are very small. The individual seed bags do have a count printed on them, and the entire setup seems very thorough and accurate. Not a "cheap" or skeptical product; I have no reason to think there are less than stated. I was very impressed and am sure you will be as well. The amount of seeds really isn't the point though... If its technically 200 short or something, it doesn't really matter. There are more than sufficient seeds per species, and the seeds are in great condition, well labeled, secured, and legit. « Show Less
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I do not know exactly and I do not know how they have counted the seeds, they are very tiny, but you get the results and each plant will produce at least 10,000 more seeds for future use or opportunity to give away as gift. By the way, you can not mess up the plating the seeds, they will grow like the wild ones without any care. I have just noticed (May 5th, 2015) they are coming back in the same area that I have planted last year. I hope, I have answered your question
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I start my seeds in a humidity dome until they sprout and they are healthy. Once under the lights, I set the fixtures, about 3" above the tips. To get a good feel, hold your hand, back side up to the lights, near the tips, for ten seconds. If it feels to hot raise the fixtures, slightly. Just a tip, If you buy started seedling trays, from a nursery, you are going to bring home bugs. Not good for indoor growing.
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1 package = 5 trays with 10 pots (seedling spots) per tray, giving you 50 seedling spots per package.
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Choose your seeds I shop at farmers supply houses they sell to farmers for growing thus better quality seeds and more variety and cost lower. Next soak for 24 hours. Seed absorb water thus expanding and starting the growth process -- do not shorten the soak period or you lengthen the growing period. Place in tray darken area of tray for 30 hours seed grow naturaly in the ground it is dark under the soil. Then give it light sun or house lights works just fine for the sprout process. I place mine near the sealing in the room that the room light is on the most. Water daily. Enjoy. Sincerely Lew Choose your seeds I shop at farmers supply houses they sell to farmers for growing thus better quality seeds and more variety and cost lower. Next soak for 24 hours. Seed absorb water thus expanding and starting the growth process -- do not shorten the soak period or you lengthen the growing period. Place in tray darken area of tray for 30 hours seed grow naturaly in the ground it is dark under the soil. Then give it light sun or house lights works just fine for the sprout process. I place mine near the sealing in the room that the room light is on the most. Water daily. Enjoy.... » Read More Choose your seeds I shop at farmers supply houses they sell to farmers for growing thus better quality seeds and more variety and cost lower. Next soak for 24 hours. Seed absorb water thus expanding and starting the growth process -- do not shorten the soak period or you lengthen the growing period. Place in tray darken area of tray for 30 hours seed grow naturaly in the ground it is dark under the soil. Then give it light sun or house lights works just fine for the sprout process. I place mine near the sealing in the room that the room light is on the most. Water daily. Enjoy. Sincerely Lew « Show Less
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The box is fairly small... only about room for 6 clumps of plants. There are many more seed than you need and you could simply replace one planting with whatever you desire.
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Put lots of seed on the bottom portion of the birdfeeder. Just pour a few cups.
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For small seeds I used about five or six and two for big seeds. I ended up with more than one sprout per hole so I cut the tops off second third and forth plants.
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I fill the tray with about 80 to 100 sheets. I run two sets of 40 (11x17) at a time. I feel it is safer than having a mistake or jam.
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There are no directions. You just have to use trial and error. I ended up using the finest one for tomatoes to keep the seeds out. I also learned that I needed to chop them a bit (I was milling raw tomatoes). Good luck.
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Yes you can. I experimented with the measurements over a period of time using one tray at a time. Seed storage : I store mine in a zip lock bag with oxygen absorbers in a cool dark place. I hope this helps.
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Correct. Get a large plastic tray from the garden shop and put under the seed tray. This way you won't waste water.
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Hey Burrel, I just purchased the seed myself and have not been able to see how it is going to respond yet. Good luck!
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The openings are pretty small....a normal mixed seed with sunflower and corn pieces etc. would be too large for the openings. I'd say it's better suited to just niger seed.
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A tray is 16 inches long and 11 inches deep. The approximate distance from the top of the insert that sits in the tray and hold the seeds (the part with all the holes in it) and the tray above it, is approximately 8 inches.
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I am using my own tomato seeds. Actually, I saved the little plastic inserts that held the sponges--they clean up fine. For seed starting I replaced the little sponge with half a rockwool mini cube. It works great. I was thinking of buying the master gardeing kit but I haven't yet. I'm still on the fence about that, cause I have my own nutrients that I can add to the garden instead and I don't have to spend $40.