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# **72 cell seed starter tray**

**Skip it****48/100 **

a small market ($47K/yr) — 72 cell seed starter tray doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$47K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+213.1%**

**Products**

**29**

**Brands**

**20**

was 20 a year ago

**Sellers**

**34**

**Price range**

**$7.96–$70.54**

**Returns**

**1.0%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 48/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**2**

 ×0.30

Growth

**78**

 ×0.30

Competition

**49**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**53**

 ×0.10

Returns

**92**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 97 weeks — +213.1% year over year.

3K1KSpike '24Black Friday '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Dec '24Apr '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr · busiest ÷ quietest = 11.8×

## **Competition**

- Gardzen23% - RooTrimmer22% - Burpee14% - Omitgoter14% - LARNORJE5% - Apipi2% - Other (14 brands)20%

The top 5 products take 58% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 20 brands and 34 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**20 **—flat

was 20 a year ago

**Sellers**

**34**

**Top 5 brand share**

**78%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![RooTrimmer Deep 72 Cell Seedling Trays Thick Durable 72 Cell Plug Tray Big Cell Seed Trays for 1020 Flat Trays Germination (10-Pack 21.2511 2.36 Height High)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Sa3bB8gCL.jpg) [**RooTrimmer Deep 72 Cell Seedling Trays Thick Durable 72 Cell Plug Tray Big Cell Seed Trays for 1020 Flat Trays Germination (10-Pack 21.2511 2.36 Height High)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C64GDHFY)

RooTrimmer$36.794.5★60114%▼falling

2
![Omitgoter 72-Cell Seed Trays with Drainage Trays-10 Sets 20 Packs-1020 Durable Plastic Plant Tray for Seed Germination21x11x1.81 in](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Wv+f4BfyL.jpg) [**Omitgoter 72-Cell Seed Trays with Drainage Trays-10 Sets 20 Packs-1020 Durable Plastic Plant Tray for Seed Germination21x11x1.81 in**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFN7ZV6Q)

Omitgoter$46.164.6★3114%▲rising

3
![Gardzen 5-Set Seed Starter Tray Kits Durable Plant Germination Trays with Humidity Vented Domes and Bases Ideal for Seed Starting Indoor Gardening and Greenhouse (Total 200 Cells)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rLhryo-dL.jpg) [**Gardzen 5-Set Seed Starter Tray Kits Durable Plant Germination Trays with Humidity Vented Domes and Bases Ideal for Seed Starting Indoor Gardening and Greenhouse (Total 200 Cells)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R9S38VX)

Gardzen$18.764.6★6,53012%▼falling

4
![Burpee Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray 72 Cells](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414RRFgmLwL.jpg) [**Burpee Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray 72 Cells**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SNLOTUK)

Burpee$19.194.3★3,4679%▲rising

5
![Gardzen 10 Pack 72 Cell Seed Starter Trays 1.57 Deep Plug Tray for Seedlings Thick Seedling Trays with Drainage Holes Fit Standard 1020 Drip Tray for Indoor&Outdoor Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41keKmS3ehL.jpg) [**Gardzen 10 Pack 72 Cell Seed Starter Trays 1.57 Deep Plug Tray for Seedlings Thick Seedling Trays with Drainage Holes Fit Standard 1020 Drip Tray for Indoor&Outdoor Use**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNMHY6SJ)

Gardzen$30.114.0★339%▲rising

6
![LARNORJE 72 Cell Seed Starter Trays with Dibber 20 Pack Reusable Seedling Trays for Germination Propagation 72 Hole Soil Digger for Quickly Setting Out Gift for Gardener.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OZr6N1mLL.jpg) [**LARNORJE 72 Cell Seed Starter Trays with Dibber 20 Pack Reusable Seedling Trays for Germination Propagation 72 Hole Soil Digger for Quickly Setting Out Gift for Gardener.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJNX5XZV)

LARNORJE$49.534.3★675%▲rising

7
![RooTrimmer 72 Cell Seed Trays Thick Durable 72 Cell Plug Tray Seedling Plastic Nursery Tray for 1020 Flat Germination (10-Pack 2111 1.81 Height Low)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cm5wjPwDL.jpg) [**RooTrimmer 72 Cell Seed Trays Thick Durable 72 Cell Plug Tray Seedling Plastic Nursery Tray for 1020 Flat Germination (10-Pack 2111 1.81 Height Low)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z2ZJ6Y2)

RooTrimmer$33.304.5★6014%▼falling

8
![Burpee SuperSeed Seed Starting Tray | 36 Cell Reusable Seed Starter Tray | for Starting Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds | Indoor Grow Kit for Plant Seedlings | for Germination Success](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eFJ8Uv1xL.jpg) [**Burpee SuperSeed Seed Starting Tray | 36 Cell Reusable Seed Starter Tray | for Starting Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds | Indoor Grow Kit for Plant Seedlings | for Germination Success**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S7YL4QV)

Burpee$11.384.5★5,9803%▲rising

9
![RooTrimmer 10 Pack 1020 Seed Starter Trays and 10 Pcs 72 Cell Plug Trays Thick Durable Seedling Plastic Nursery Tray for TD538 1020 Tray Germination (10 Sets)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SlRQrLzXL.jpg) [**RooTrimmer 10 Pack 1020 Seed Starter Trays and 10 Pcs 72 Cell Plug Trays Thick Durable Seedling Plastic Nursery Tray for TD538 1020 Tray Germination (10 Sets)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMCNG9L1)

RooTrimmer$52.874.5★1353%▼falling

10

![MIXC Seedling Trays Seed Starter Tray 5-Pack Mini Propagator Plant Grow Kit Greenhouse with Humidity Vented Domes and Base for Seeds Starting (40 Cells Per Tray Total 200 Cells) Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eVnBnwYIL.jpg) [**MIXC Seedling Trays Seed Starter Tray 5-Pack Mini Propagator Plant Grow Kit Greenhouse with Humidity Vented Domes and Base for Seeds Starting (40 Cells Per Tray Total 200 Cells) Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HHYTQ52)

MIXC$19.434.5★3,5062%▲rising

11

![10-Pack Seed Starter Kit 72 Cell Seedling Tray Cell Seed Trays for Flat Trays Germination Plastic Tray Nursery Pots Mini Propagator Plant Grow Kit Plug Tray Starting Trays for Seedling Germination](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51s-ZUQQ0zL.jpg) [**10-Pack Seed Starter Kit 72 Cell Seedling Tray Cell Seed Trays for Flat Trays Germination Plastic Tray Nursery Pots Mini Propagator Plant Grow Kit Plug Tray Starting Trays for Seedling Germination**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PM7VKFX)

IUMÉ$26.484.3★6852%—flat

12

![Elcoho 15 Pack Seed Starter Trays 72 Cells Seedling Trays Kit with 1080 Cells Plant Nursery Pots Plastic Plant Grow Plug Trays Mini Propagator for Garden Plant Germination 21.3 x 11 Inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zgmde68UL.jpg) [**Elcoho 15 Pack Seed Starter Trays 72 Cells Seedling Trays Kit with 1080 Cells Plant Nursery Pots Plastic Plant Grow Plug Trays Mini Propagator for Garden Plant Germination 21.3 x 11 Inches**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L4H8DXY)

Elcoho$25.424.2★642%▲rising

13

![Mr. Pen- Seed Starter Tray Kits 5 Set Total 200 Cells](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517i2p1hCUL.jpg) [**Mr. Pen- Seed Starter Tray Kits 5 Set Total 200 Cells**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ6CS3VS)

Mr. Pen$17.854.7★2702%▲rising

14

![Gardzen Seed Starter Tray 5 Pack Smiling Face Plant Germination Trays with Total 350-Cell Seed Starter Kit with Humidity Vented Domes and Bases for Starting Vegetable Flower Herb Seeds 18 x 14](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413KQKML1vL.jpg) [**Gardzen Seed Starter Tray 5 Pack Smiling Face Plant Germination Trays with Total 350-Cell Seed Starter Kit with Humidity Vented Domes and Bases for Starting Vegetable Flower Herb Seeds 18 x 14**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L36THPZ)

Gardzen$30.494.5★3432%▼falling

15

![AIFUSI 10 Pack Seed Starter Kit 72 Cell Seedling Trays Gardening Germination Plastic Tray Nursery Pots Mini Propagator Plant Grow Kit Plug Tray Starting Trays for Seedling Germination](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PPssVvAVL.jpg) [**AIFUSI 10 Pack Seed Starter Kit 72 Cell Seedling Trays Gardening Germination Plastic Tray Nursery Pots Mini Propagator Plant Grow Kit Plug Tray Starting Trays for Seedling Germination**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WPT1637)

AIFUSI$25.614.2★1,5202%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 29 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![RooTrimmer Deep 72 Cell Seedling Trays Thick Durable 72 Cell Plug Tray Big Cell Seed Trays for 1020 Flat Trays Germination (10-Pack 21.2511 2.36 Height High)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Sa3bB8gCL.jpg)**RooTrimmer Deep 72 Cell Seedling Trays Thick Durable 72 Cell Plug Tray Big Cell Seed Trays for 1020 Flat Trays Germination (10-Pack 21.2511 2.36 Height High)** RooTrimmer**$36.79**4.5★601 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C64GDHFY) [![Omitgoter 72-Cell Seed Trays with Drainage Trays-10 Sets 20 Packs-1020 Durable Plastic Plant Tray for Seed Germination21x11x1.81 in](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Wv+f4BfyL.jpg)**Omitgoter 72-Cell Seed Trays with Drainage Trays-10 Sets 20 Packs-1020 Durable Plastic Plant Tray for Seed Germination21x11x1.81 in** Omitgoter**$46.16**4.6★31 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFN7ZV6Q) [![Gardzen 5-Set Seed Starter Tray Kits Durable Plant Germination Trays with Humidity Vented Domes and Bases Ideal for Seed Starting Indoor Gardening and Greenhouse (Total 200 Cells)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rLhryo-dL.jpg)**Gardzen 5-Set Seed Starter Tray Kits Durable Plant Germination Trays with Humidity Vented Domes and Bases Ideal for Seed Starting Indoor Gardening and Greenhouse (Total 200 Cells)** Gardzen**$18.76**4.6★6,530 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R9S38VX) [![Burpee Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray 72 Cells](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414RRFgmLwL.jpg)**Burpee Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray 72 Cells** Burpee**$19.19**4.3★3,467 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SNLOTUK) [![Gardzen 10 Pack 72 Cell Seed Starter Trays 1.57 Deep Plug Tray for Seedlings Thick Seedling Trays with Drainage Holes Fit Standard 1020 Drip Tray for Indoor&Outdoor Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41keKmS3ehL.jpg)**Gardzen 10 Pack 72 Cell Seed Starter Trays 1.57 Deep Plug Tray for Seedlings Thick Seedling Trays with Drainage Holes Fit Standard 1020 Drip Tray for Indoor&Outdoor Use** Gardzen**$30.11**4.0★33 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNMHY6SJ) [![LARNORJE 72 Cell Seed Starter Trays with Dibber 20 Pack Reusable Seedling Trays for Germination Propagation 72 Hole Soil Digger for Quickly Setting Out Gift for Gardener.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OZr6N1mLL.jpg)**LARNORJE 72 Cell Seed Starter Trays with Dibber 20 Pack Reusable Seedling Trays for Germination Propagation 72 Hole Soil Digger for Quickly Setting Out Gift for Gardener.** LARNORJE**$49.53**4.3★67 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJNX5XZV) [![RooTrimmer 72 Cell Seed Trays Thick Durable 72 Cell Plug Tray Seedling Plastic Nursery Tray for 1020 Flat Germination (10-Pack 2111 1.81 Height Low)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cm5wjPwDL.jpg)**RooTrimmer 72 Cell Seed Trays Thick Durable 72 Cell Plug Tray Seedling Plastic Nursery Tray for 1020 Flat Germination (10-Pack 2111 1.81 Height Low)** RooTrimmer**$33.30**4.5★601 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z2ZJ6Y2) [![Burpee SuperSeed Seed Starting Tray | 36 Cell Reusable Seed Starter Tray | for Starting Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds | Indoor Grow Kit for Plant Seedlings | for Germination Success](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eFJ8Uv1xL.jpg)**Burpee SuperSeed Seed Starting Tray | 36 Cell Reusable Seed Starter Tray | for Starting Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds | Indoor Grow Kit for Plant Seedlings | for Germination Success** Burpee**$11.38**4.5★5,980 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S7YL4QV)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Plant Growth**21%

*“Great product for starting seeds indoors”*

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“It seems to be well made”*

**Strength**10%

*“Extremely sturdy”*

**Ease Of Use**8%

*“Easy to use”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Worth the money”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“As Advertised”*

**Durability**5%

*“Everything in the kit seems to be of good, durable quality”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“The cells are well sized”*

**Recycle/Reuse**2%

*“I also like that theyre reusable”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**2%

*“So clean and easy to use”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**17%

*“Small cells”*

**Plant Growth**9%

*“not a single seed grew in these”*

**Strength**6%

*“which means its not very strong”*

**Moist/Dry**4%

*“dry at the edges”*

**Durability**4%

*“They easily break apart”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“theyre expensive”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“NEED BETTER QUALITY CONTROL”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“cheap materials”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“The trays are also very difficult to pull apart”*

**Water Resistance**3%

*“would no longer hold water”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall57% - Value For Money9% - Defective Material/Parts7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Material Quality4% - Plant Growth3% - Functionality-Overall3% - Strength2% - Quality-Overall1% - Durability1%