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# **self watering seed starting trays**

**Skip it****50/100 **

a small market ($6K/yr) — self watering seed starting trays doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$6K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+180.2%**

**Products**

**27**

**Brands**

**20**

was 17 a year ago

**Sellers**

**38**

**Price range**

**$10.85–$43.83**

**Returns**

**1.1%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 50/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**0**

 ×0.30

Growth

**74**

 ×0.30

Competition

**63**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**59**

 ×0.10

Returns

**91**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 69 weeks — +180.2% year over year.

1K647Prime Day '25Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Mar '25Jun '25Aug '25Nov '25Jan '26Apr '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr · busiest ÷ quietest = 6.0×

## **Competition**

- Burpee31% - SOLIGT17% - Hanaoyo6% - ZHOLAH5% - Patigrow5% - Eyriolya5% - Other (14 brands)32%

The top 5 products take 48% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 20 brands and 38 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**20 **▲rising

was 17 a year ago

**Sellers**

**38**

**Top 5 brand share**

**68%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![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★3,46717%▼falling

2
![SOLIGT Self Watering Seed Starter Trays with Humidity Domes Extra Thick Plastic Seed Starter kit for Seed Starting Plant Germination & Seedling Growing 3 Pack 72 Cells](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Z9w6ZKJdL.jpg) [**SOLIGT Self Watering Seed Starter Trays with Humidity Domes Extra Thick Plastic Seed Starter kit for Seed Starting Plant Germination & Seedling Growing 3 Pack 72 Cells**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKT7LQ3Y)

SOLIGT$28.224.5★26313%▲rising

3
![Burpee SuperSeed Starting Tray | 16 XL Cell | Reusable & Dishwasher Safe | for Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds | Indoor Grow Kit for Deep-Rooted Seedlings Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+umzCPjYL.jpg) [**Burpee SuperSeed Starting Tray | 16 XL Cell | Reusable & Dishwasher Safe | for Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds | Indoor Grow Kit for Deep-Rooted Seedlings Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S7HCZ69)

Burpee$10.854.5★5,9807%▼falling

4
![Hanaoyo Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray 2 Packs 96 Cells Seed Starter Kit with Humidity Vented Domes and High Lid Germination Kit for Indoor Greenhouse Seed Starter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CQfDn92pL.jpg) [**Hanaoyo Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray 2 Packs 96 Cells Seed Starter Kit with Humidity Vented Domes and High Lid Germination Kit for Indoor Greenhouse Seed Starter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS6HQ5CZ)

Hanaoyo$18.334.3★376%▲rising

5
![ZHOLAH Seed Starter Trays Self-Watering - Kit with Humidity Dome 5-Pack 60-Cell Plant Seedling Tray Reusable Germination Trays for Indoor Gardening Seeds Growing Starting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZP2CCQFRL.jpg) [**ZHOLAH Seed Starter Trays Self-Watering - Kit with Humidity Dome 5-Pack 60-Cell Plant Seedling Tray Reusable Germination Trays for Indoor Gardening Seeds Growing Starting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLX1LLRG)

ZHOLAH$17.014.3★5305%▼falling

6
![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★5,9805%▲rising

7
![Patigrow 60-Cell Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray with Grow Light Seed Starter Kit with 4.07 Humidity Dome Indoor Seedling Starter Tray Seed Starting Trays for Plant Germination Seeds Growing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IwzDMM9AL.jpg) [**Patigrow 60-Cell Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray with Grow Light Seed Starter Kit with 4.07 Humidity Dome Indoor Seedling Starter Tray Seed Starting Trays for Plant Germination Seeds Growing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQCSMSNV)

Patigrow$36.294.3★8705%▼falling

8
![72 Cells Seed Starter Tray Self Watering Seed Starter Kit with Grow Light Full Spectrum with 5 Dimmable Brightness & Timer Indoor Plant Grow Tray for Beginners & Seasoned Gardeners Gardening Gifts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51f3RRSIO0L.jpg) [**72 Cells Seed Starter Tray Self Watering Seed Starter Kit with Grow Light Full Spectrum with 5 Dimmable Brightness & Timer Indoor Plant Grow Tray for Beginners & Seasoned Gardeners Gardening Gifts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDYMR4W5)

Eyriolya$29.864.4★315%▲rising

9
![Adawook Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray Seed Starter Kit Self Water Germination Trays for Seed Starting with High Humidity Domes (Tray 120 Cells)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5163-8okSdL.jpg) [**Adawook Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray Seed Starter Kit Self Water Germination Trays for Seed Starting with High Humidity Domes (Tray 120 Cells)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1CXYGQC)

Adawook$26.024.2★154%▼falling

10

![MQHUAYU Self Watering Seed Starter Tray with Grow Light 10-Pack 120-Cell Reusable Seed Starter Kit with Soft Silicone Plant Germination Trays with Humidity Dome for Seeding Planting Growing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Hj1qDEwHL.jpg) [**MQHUAYU Self Watering Seed Starter Tray with Grow Light 10-Pack 120-Cell Reusable Seed Starter Kit with Soft Silicone Plant Germination Trays with Humidity Dome for Seeding Planting Growing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRMVKNWH)

MQHUAYU$37.823.9★1793%▲rising

11

![Hugbow Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray with Grow Light and Heat Mat 80-Cell Plant Starter Trays Seed Starter Kit Seed Starter Tray for Seed Starting Plant Germination & Seedling Growing 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rCZ2gWktL.jpg) [**Hugbow Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray with Grow Light and Heat Mat 80-Cell Plant Starter Trays Seed Starter Kit Seed Starter Tray for Seed Starting Plant Germination & Seedling Growing 2 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4K1FNPB)

Hugbow$43.834.4★923%▼falling

12

![SOLIGT Self Watering Seed Starter Trays with Humidity Domes Extra Thick Plastic Seed Starter kit for Seed Starting Plant Germination & Seedling Growing 6 Pack 144 Cells](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5197NGqiq5L.jpg) [**SOLIGT Self Watering Seed Starter Trays with Humidity Domes Extra Thick Plastic Seed Starter kit for Seed Starting Plant Germination & Seedling Growing 6 Pack 144 Cells**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKT79YDQ)

SOLIGT$43.184.5★2633%—flat

13

![BlumWay Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray Kit with Grow Light and Humidity Dome 3 Color Growing Light 5-Pack 60-Cell Plant Seedling Tray Reusable Plastic Germination Trays Timed Light Plant Starter Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+qvTm-E1L.jpg) [**BlumWay Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray Kit with Grow Light and Humidity Dome 3 Color Growing Light 5-Pack 60-Cell Plant Seedling Tray Reusable Plastic Germination Trays Timed Light Plant Starter Set**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS5ZWFBJ)

BlumWay$22.904.2★2473%▼falling

14

![2PCS 120 Cell Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray Kit with Grow Light Humidity Dome 120-Cell Large Plant Seedling Tray 3 Color Growing Light Seed Starting Trays for Plant Germination2PCS 120 Cell](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51t30gFwYdL.jpg) [**2PCS 120 Cell Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray Kit with Grow Light Humidity Dome 120-Cell Large Plant Seedling Tray 3 Color Growing Light Seed Starting Trays for Plant Germination2PCS 120 Cell**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRMCPDFJ)

MQJIAZHI$33.483.2★343%▲rising

15

![MYMULIKE Seed Starter Tray with Grow Light 5 Pack 60 Cells Seedling Tray Kit Reusable & Dishwasher Safe for Starting Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds Indoor Grow Kit for Deep-Rooted Seedlings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51t56ZXT9BL.jpg) [**MYMULIKE Seed Starter Tray with Grow Light 5 Pack 60 Cells Seedling Tray Kit Reusable & Dishwasher Safe for Starting Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds Indoor Grow Kit for Deep-Rooted Seedlings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRZ2WRWZ)

MYMULIKE$21.574.3★5643%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 27 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![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) [![SOLIGT Self Watering Seed Starter Trays with Humidity Domes Extra Thick Plastic Seed Starter kit for Seed Starting Plant Germination & Seedling Growing 3 Pack 72 Cells](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Z9w6ZKJdL.jpg)**SOLIGT Self Watering Seed Starter Trays with Humidity Domes Extra Thick Plastic Seed Starter kit for Seed Starting Plant Germination & Seedling Growing 3 Pack 72 Cells** SOLIGT**$28.22**4.5★263 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKT7LQ3Y) [![Burpee SuperSeed Starting Tray | 16 XL Cell | Reusable & Dishwasher Safe | for Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds | Indoor Grow Kit for Deep-Rooted Seedlings Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+umzCPjYL.jpg)**Burpee SuperSeed Starting Tray | 16 XL Cell | Reusable & Dishwasher Safe | for Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds | Indoor Grow Kit for Deep-Rooted Seedlings Green** Burpee**$10.85**4.5★5,980 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S7HCZ69) [![Hanaoyo Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray 2 Packs 96 Cells Seed Starter Kit with Humidity Vented Domes and High Lid Germination Kit for Indoor Greenhouse Seed Starter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CQfDn92pL.jpg)**Hanaoyo Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray 2 Packs 96 Cells Seed Starter Kit with Humidity Vented Domes and High Lid Germination Kit for Indoor Greenhouse Seed Starter** Hanaoyo**$18.33**4.3★37 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS6HQ5CZ) [![ZHOLAH Seed Starter Trays Self-Watering - Kit with Humidity Dome 5-Pack 60-Cell Plant Seedling Tray Reusable Germination Trays for Indoor Gardening Seeds Growing Starting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZP2CCQFRL.jpg)**ZHOLAH Seed Starter Trays Self-Watering - Kit with Humidity Dome 5-Pack 60-Cell Plant Seedling Tray Reusable Germination Trays for Indoor Gardening Seeds Growing Starting** ZHOLAH**$17.01**4.3★530 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLX1LLRG) [![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) [![Patigrow 60-Cell Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray with Grow Light Seed Starter Kit with 4.07 Humidity Dome Indoor Seedling Starter Tray Seed Starting Trays for Plant Germination Seeds Growing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IwzDMM9AL.jpg)**Patigrow 60-Cell Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray with Grow Light Seed Starter Kit with 4.07 Humidity Dome Indoor Seedling Starter Tray Seed Starting Trays for Plant Germination Seeds Growing** Patigrow**$36.29**4.3★870 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQCSMSNV) [![72 Cells Seed Starter Tray Self Watering Seed Starter Kit with Grow Light Full Spectrum with 5 Dimmable Brightness & Timer Indoor Plant Grow Tray for Beginners & Seasoned Gardeners Gardening Gifts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51f3RRSIO0L.jpg)**72 Cells Seed Starter Tray Self Watering Seed Starter Kit with Grow Light Full Spectrum with 5 Dimmable Brightness & Timer Indoor Plant Grow Tray for Beginners & Seasoned Gardeners Gardening Gifts** Eyriolya**$29.86**4.4★31 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDYMR4W5)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Plant Growth**23%

*“they are growing quickly”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Excellent Quality”*

**Ease Of Use**10%

*“Easy and convenient”*

**Assembly/Installation**7%

*“Very easy to assemble”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Worth every penny”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“As Advertised”*

**Strength**5%

*“It is sturdy”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“I love the size”*

**Durability**3%

*“still work like new”*

**Design-Overall**3%

*“Its sleek appearance is stunning”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**10%

*“Really small”*

**Plant Growth**10%

*“Not everything is sprouting”*

**Durability**9%

*“Not durable”*

**Functionality-Overall**7%

*“Does not work well”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**4%

*“not bright at all”*

**Leak-Proof**4%

*“Leak”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“NEED BETTER QUALITY CONTROL”*

**Strength**4%

*“Not very sturdy”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**4%

*“Poor instructions”*

**Moist/Dry**3%

*“excess moisture out”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall45% - Advertised Vs Actual Product9% - Defective Material/Parts9% - Value For Money8% - Functionality-Overall5% - Material Quality4% - Plant Growth4% - Strength2% - Quality-Overall2% - Water Resistance2%