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title: "Is it necessary to use a seed tray, can i just use small pots?"
description: "Is it necessary to use a seed tray, can i just use small pots?"
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author: "Desrn68"
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# Is it necessary to use a seed tray, can i just use small pots?

_Posted by Desrn68 on 2025-06-16_

Is it necessary to use a seed tray, can i just use small pots?

## 3 comments

### S.R commented on 2025-06-16

Use whatever you’ve got! I’ve used old toilet paper rolls before.

### Homegrown by Hdz commented on 2025-06-17

Depends on the plant, some plants aren’t huge fans, or are a pain in the butt to transplant. Sometimes I just start them in the pot I’m keeping them in.

### Waspinator commented on 2025-06-24

Seed starter trays can be helpful, but aren't strictly necessary. The benefits are that they do bottom watering, which is very gentle on baby sprouts, and they can help keep proper humidity with the greenhouse-like lids they come with

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