No matter how much you try, it is almost impossible to always give your plants favorable environments to thrive in, when growing them outdoors. There will always be the possibility of a stormy day, a pest infestation, or a strong gust of breeze that blows your delicate little plants out of their spot. But hey, that's just a way of life for us all. 

However, there is a solution and you're (most definitely) going to love it. When starting seeds, you need not start them outdoors and expose them to the real world so soon. With seedling trays for germination, you can even start your seeds indoors and keep them protected till they're ready to take on the ways of the world!

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Not sure how? Let's get into it and also figure out which plants grow wonderfully in seedling trays!

• Benefits of Using Plant Germination Trays

New beginnings can be tough (for all of us). But with your plant babies, you can easily do some things to take the edge off, at least a little. Seedling trays do just that - they provide a safe space for your seeds and seedlings, till they become strong enough to survive the world outside. 

Here are a few benefits that using plant germination trays will bring your plants:

1. Seedling grow trays guarantee better germination rates. As we mentioned, they provide a safe space for your seeds to germinate and ensure a more controlled environment for better development. 

2. Grow more, grow exotic! Maybe there are some exotic plant varieties that you've been wanting to grow? Seedling trays will let you grow these with ease, as they provide the perfect growing conditions for every plant.

3. Optimal drainage and near-perfect aeration are basically a given with seedling trays. Plus, use the right growing medium and you're golden!

4. Your plants will also have the guarantee of better productivity since you will be meeting all their requirements in the most accurate ways possible. 

With the right understanding of what seeds you want to grow and how they must be grown, you can grow just about anything you want in seedling grow trays. But which plants thrive best in such conditions? 

Let's get into that, too!

• 11 Plants For Your Seedling Grow Trays

While there are a lot more than just 10 plants that you can grow in plant germination trays, these are just some worldwide favorites - kudos to their ease of growth and adaptability to various growing conditions. 

Here's what you can grow:

1. Tomatoes and Cherry Tomatoes

If you know anything about tomato plants, you probably know that these versatile wonders are the perfect garden plants. They are super easy to grow and tomato seeds or cherry tomato seeds germinate wonderfully under the right growing conditions. 

Not only will the seeds germinate super fast (within 7-10 days) but you will also be able to have a wonderful harvest within no time! The best part? A plant germination tray will just up your chances of a more bountiful harvest.

2. Lettuce

Lettuce seeds and seedlings are also wonderful to grow in seedling trays. Ideally, every hole of the tray must have only 1-2 of these seeds - any more than that and they will have to start fighting for space. 

In a warm location with bright, indirect sunlight and consistent moisture, your lettuce seeds will germinate within 5-10 days! With the right care, you can grow the most wonderful lettuce seedlings in your trays and ensure that they grow strong, healthy, and robust. 

3. Carrots

Whether you're a desi carrot kind of person or a carrot Nantes lover, you can grow both and more of these wonderful carrot varieties in your seedling grow trays. Proper planting and good care will ensure faster germination and better harvests. 

Additionally, you will not even have to worry about failed crops because well, they will have the best care possible in a controlled, safe setting!

4.  Marigolds

Who said vegetables or fruits were the only seeds that you could grow in seedling grow trays? You can also successfully start flower seeds like marigolds for better germination, better blooms, and wonderful growth that you can witness right from the beginning. 

And hey, when growing in trays, you don't even have to worry about waiting for the right season to sow your Marigold seeds! Just pick a time and start growing. 

5. Pumpkins

Pumpkin seeds are also one of the best to start in seedling trays. Why? Because they need just the right conditions to germinate and seedling trays give them just that!

So, place your seedling trays in a warm spot with bright, indirect sunlight and keep the seeds protected from the cold winds. Within just 7-14 days, you will have germinated your seeds wonderfully!

6. Salvia Flowers

Another flower seed that likes to be started indoors is the Salvia. Whether you're growing particular varieties or mixed seeds, these wonderful Salvia flower seeds are perfect for starting in seedling grow trays. 

They have an undying love for the controlled environments and if you've really been racking your brain about what to grow in seed trays, you've found it! Give the seeds 6-8 hours of direct sunlight, a warm environment to grow in, and they're destined for glory!

7. French Beans

Are you a sucker for beans? Well, your life just got a whole lot brighter then! French Bean seeds are super simple to grow and love being started indoors in seedling grow trays. 

Sow 1-2 seeds in each hole of the tray and keep them in bright sunlight for 10 hours every day. You will be able to watch them germinate faster and give you stunning seedlings within just 3-5 days. 

8. Zucchini

We're definitely all for the squashes and gourds... which is why we love a good zucchini harvest. But just like you, we really don't like waiting for the right sowing season to come around.

So, we made our own! Every time we grow zucchini seeds in plant germination trays, we can do it according to the season we prefer and have a bountiful harvest within no time!

With the right care, your Zucchini seeds will give you great germination within just 7-14 days. 

9. Morning Glory Flowers

More flowers? Definitely! If more flowers are what you're looking to add to your gardens, we definitely recommend Morning Glory flowers for their blue, bell-like blooms. These seeds can easily be started in plant germination trays and grow well in the controlled environments you give them. 

Honestly, the best part about Morning Glory seeds is that they are not picky about the temperatures they grow in. So, just give them the right water and sunlight, and watch them thrive!

10. Peas

If you're wondering "what is the easiest seed to grow" in seedling trays... man, have we got an answer for you. Peas! 

Super simple to grow with lightning-fast germination rates, Peas seeds are personal favorites that we would recommend to new and seasoned gardeners alike. Just keep them in cool conditions and ensure that you sow them in light, well-aerated soil for the best results. 

Good news! Now that you know more about what to grow in seed trays, you're one step closer to a successful and bountiful kitchen garden! Moreover, with germination trays, you need not even worry about whether your seeds will germinate well or not... because they are super well-protected and thrive effortlessly in a controlled setting. 

So, grow all your favorites, and happy gardening! 

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