Lessons Learned:
- Use 6 cell packs instead of 72 cell packs
- Allows for easier re-arranging later if plants need different requirements.
- Do a better job placing like items together. i.e. light required for germination, heat mat temperatures, etc…
- Place cell packs in a tray with holes so the entire tray can be soaked in a tray with no holes for watering.
Notes:
- Room temp was 50-60 for the first 2 days. Added room heater and kept at 60-75 for the remainder of grow out.
Potting Mix:
- 4 cups Black Kow
- 4 cups Seed Starter
- 1/2 cup Worm Castings
Tray 1
Cell Pack: 72
Heat Mat Temp: 77 (struggled to get that high, so remained closer to 70-72 for the first 2 days until I added the room heater)(Prefer 75-85)
Light Required: No
Light Duration: 9:05am – 1:05am (16 hrs)
| Row | Type | Variety | Started Date | Germination Date | Germination Days | Germination % | Transplant Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomato | Cherokee Purple | 02/23/2026 | 02/28/2026 | |||
| 2 | Tomato | Black Krim | 02/23/2026 | 02/28/2026 | |||
| 3 | Tomato | Mr. Stripey | 02/23/2026 | 02/27/2026 | |||
| 4 | Tomato (Cherry) | Sweetie | 02/23/2026 | 02/28/2026 | |||
| 5 | Tomato (Cherry) | Yellow Pear | 02/23/2026 | 02/28/2026 | |||
| 6 | Tomato (Cherry) | Black Cherry | 02/23/2026 | 02/27/2026 | |||
| 7 | Pepper (Bell) | Bull Nosed Large | 02/23/2026 | ||||
| 8 | Pepper (Bell) | California Wonder | 02/23/2026 | ||||
| 9 | Chamomile | German | 02/23/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 3 | ||
| 10 | Marjoram | Sweet | 02/23/2026 | 02/27/2026 | |||
| 11 | Oregano | Greek | 02/23/2026 | 02/28/2026 | |||
| 12 | Lemon Balm | Lemon Balm | 02/23/2026 | 02/28/2026 |
Tray 2
Cell Pack: 72
Heat Mat Temp: None (Prefer 60-70)
Light Required: Yes
Light Duration: 9:05am – 1:05am (16 hrs)
| Row | Type | Variety | Started Date | Germination Date | Germination Days | Germination % | Transplant Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lettuce | Little Gem | 02/23/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 3 | ||
| 2 | Lettuce | Little Gem | 02/23/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Lettuce | Burpee Bibb | 02/23/2026 | 02/28/2026 | |||
| 4 | Lettuce | Burpee Bibb | 02/23/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 3 | ||
| 5 | Lettuce | Black Seeded Simpson | 02/23/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 3 | ||
| 6 | Lettuce | Black Seeded Simpson | 02/23/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 3 | ||
| 7 | Lettuce | Red Salad Bowl | 02/23/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 3 | ||
| 8 | Lettuce | Red Salad Bowl | 02/23/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 3 | ||
| 9 | Lettuce | Buttercrunch | 02/23/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 3 | ||
| 10 | Lettuce | Buttercrunch | 02/23/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 3 | ||
| 11 | Cabbage | Salad Delight | 02/23/2026 | ||||
| 12 | Napa Cabbage | Red Dragon Hybrid | 02/23/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 3 |
Tray 3
Cell Pack: 72
Heat Mat Temp: None (Prefer 60-75)
Light Required: Yes
Light Duration: 9:05am – 1:05am (16 hrs)
| Row | Type | Variety | Started Date | Germination Date | Germination % | Transplant Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marigold | Happy Days | 02/23/2026 | 02/27/2026 | ||
| 2 | Marigold | Happy Days | 02/23/2026 | 02/27/2026 | ||
| 3 | Marigold | Happy Days | 02/23/2026 | 02/27/2026 | ||
| 4 | Marigold | Mission Giant Yellow | 02/23/2026 | 02/27/2026 | ||
| 5 | Marigold | Mission Giant Yellow | 02/23/2026 | 02/28/2026 | ||
| 6 | Marigold | Mission Giant Yellow | 02/23/2026 | 02/28/2026 | ||
| 7 | Sweet Marigold | Licorice | 02/23/2026 | 02/28/2026 | ||
| 8 | Sweet Marigold | Licorice | 02/23/2026 | 02/27/2026 | ||
| 9 | Sweet Marigold | Licorice | 02/23/2026 | 02/28/2026 | ||
| 10 | Marigold | Sunset Giants | 02/23/2026 | 02/27/2026 | ||
| 11 | Marigold | Sunset Giants | 02/23/2026 | 02/27/2026 | ||
| 12 | Marigold | Sunset Giants | 02/23/2026 | 02/27/2026 |
Notes:
- Sweet Marigold should be treated like an herb and planted with them next year. They are more for eating and don’t provide the same companion planting benefits as the regular marigolds do.
- The giant marigolds are showy for the flower bed, but probably too large for companion planting purposes. Plant more of the shorter varieties like Happy Days for companion planting.
Tray 4
Cell Pack: 72
Heat Mat Temp: None for 3 days, then 75 (Prefer 72-76)
Light Required: Yes
Light Duration: 9:05am – 1:05am (16 hrs)
| Row | Type | Variety | Started Date | Germination Date | Germination % | Transplant Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petunia | Supercascade White Hybrid | 02/23/2026 | |||
| 2 | Petunia | Supercascade White Hybrid | 02/23/2026 | |||
| 3 | Petunia | Supercascade White Hybrid | 02/23/2026 | |||
| 4 | Petunia | Supercascade White Hybrid | 02/23/2026 | |||
| 5 | Petunia | Supercascade Blue Hybrid | 02/23/2026 | |||
| 6 | Petunia | Supercascade Blue Hybrid | 02/23/2026 | |||
| 7 | Petunia | Supercascade Blue Hybrid | 02/23/2026 | |||
| 8 | Petunia | Supercascade Blue Hybrid | 02/23/2026 | |||
| 9 | Petunia | Supercascade Red Hybrid | 02/23/2026 | |||
| 10 | Petunia | Supercascade Red Hybrid | 02/23/2026 | |||
| 11 | Petunia | Supercascade Red Hybrid | 02/23/2026 | |||
| 12 | Petunia | Supercascade Red Hybrid | 02/23/2026 |
Tray 5
Cell Pack: 72
Heat Mat Temp: None (Prefer 60-70)
Light Required: Yes
Light Duration: 9:05am – 1:05am (16 hrs)
| Row | Type | Variety | Started Date | Germination Date | Germination % | Transplant Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snapdragon | Topper Hybrid | 02/24/2026 | |||
| 2 | Snapdragon | Topper Hybrid | 02/24/2026 | |||
| 3 | Snapdragon | Topper Hybrid | 02/24/2026 | |||
| 4 | Snapdragon | Topper Hybrid | 02/24/2026 | |||
| 5 | Snapdragon | Topper Hybrid | 02/24/2026 | |||
| 6 | Snapdragon | Topper Hybrid | 02/24/2026 | |||
| 7 | Snapdragon | Topper Hybrid | 02/24/2026 | |||
| 8 | Snapdragon | Topper Hybrid | 02/24/2026 | |||
| 9 | Snapdragon | Topper Hybrid | 02/24/2026 | |||
| 10 | Snapdragon | Topper Hybrid | 02/24/2026 | |||
| 11 | Snapdragon | Topper Hybrid | 02/24/2026 | |||
| 12 | Snapdragon | Topper Hybrid | 02/24/2026 |
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