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Burpee / Seed starting

Burpee SuperSeed Windowsill Tray, 8 XL Cells, Orange

Burpee's eight-cell SuperSeed tray is a compact alternative to its larger seed-starting flats. The flexible silicone cells are designed to let you push a rooted plug upward instead of pulling a seedling by its stem. Molded corner slots provide drainage into the watering tray, whose channels and raised rim help collect excess water. The manufacturer lists a 5¼-by-11-inch footprint on its current product page and includes alphanumeric row identification with a Plant-o-Gram record. That makes it suitable for a small, labeled trial of herbs or vegetable transplants, provided the windowsill also supplies adequate light or has suitable supplemental lighting. Eight extra-large cells are still an early growing stage: monitor roots and pot on when needed. Choose this model when a modest batch and easy plug access are priorities, not because a windowsill-shaped tray guarantees healthy seedlings in every window.

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Specifications that matter

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Manufacturer item number
96518
Cells
8 XL cells
Cell material
Flexible silicone
Manufacturer-listed footprint
5¼ × 11 inches
Drainage
Molded corner slots and collection-tray channels
Identification
Alphanumeric rows; Plant-o-Gram diagram
Care
Manufacturer describes top-shelf dishwasher-safe cleaning
Selected color
Orange
Selected pack
1 tray

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Tradeoffs & verification notes

Tray geometry does not establish that the available window light is adequate.

Eight cells limit batch size, and vigorous seedlings may still need larger pots.

Excess water must be managed; the tray is not described as a self-regulating reservoir.

The maker-derived footprint is 11 × 5¼ inches; Amazon lists 11.5 × 5 3/16 inches. Confirm the actual fit before choosing it for a tight windowsill.

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