Burpee SuperSeed 36-Cell Seed Starting Tray Review: Reusable Silicone Cells for Easy Transplants
This page reviews the Burpee SuperSeed 36-cell seed starting tray, highlighting its reusable silicone design for easy plant transplants. It explains how the tray works, what plants it's suitable for, and its limitations. You can decide if it fits your gardening needs and check its price on Amazon.
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Starting your own transplants saves money and opens up varieties you’ll never find at the garden center. The Burpee SuperSeed 36-cell tray (model 96512) swaps flimsy plastic six-packs for reusable silicone cells. Here’s how it works, what it’s good for, and its limits.
At a Glance
- Model: Burpee SuperSeed 96512
- Cells: 36 pop-out, food-grade silicone
- Size: about 11.5 x 10-3/8 x 2-1/4 in
- Care: top-shelf dishwasher safe; reusable
What Burpee Claims
- Corner slots in each cell improve drainage and aeration.
- Channels in the base draw extra water away; a raised edge prevents spills.
- Flexible cells pop seedlings out with less root disturbance.
Homestead Uses
- Starting tomatoes and peppers ahead of last frost
- Brassicas (cabbage, broccoli, kale) for spring and fall plantings
- Herbs and flowers for the kitchen garden
- Burpee timing: peppers 8–10 weeks, tomatoes 6–8 weeks before last frost
Honest Limitations
- Tray only: add seed starting mix and a grow light or sunny window.
- No humidity dome mentioned in the listing.
- 36 cells is modest for a big garden.
The Verdict
The Burpee SuperSeed tray is an easy, reusable way to raise healthy transplants and skip the pile of cracked plastic cells every spring.
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