48W Full Spectrum LED Grow Light Seed Starter Kit, 80-Cell Tray with 30W Heating Mat & Adjustable Dome, Waterproof Germination System for Healthy Indoor Seedlings

First time using a grow light so I am not sure what to expect. The two 40 cube trays are more than I need right now but being able to use just one of the two 40 cube trays works well for me. I use the heating pad on the continuous setting and for me that has worked well. Between both starting with the heating pad and moving to the grow light in10 days my seeds have germinated and grown large enough to pot up.

I’ve used several seed starter kits over the years, and this MetryGrow setup is one of the better all-in-one systems I’ve tried for indoor seed starting. The heating mat noticeably improved germination speed, especially for peppers and herbs that usually take longer in cooler temperatures. Combined with the full-spectrum LED light, the seedlings came up evenly and stayed compact instead of stretching thin toward the light. The 80-cell tray is a great size because it lets you start a large variety of plants without needing multiple trays. The humidity dome also helped maintain moisture levels during the first critical days of germination. One thing I appreciated was that the grow light was actually strong enough to be useful. A lot of starter kits include weak lights that barely help, but this one produced healthy-looking seedlings with good color and sturdy stems. Setup was straightforward, and overall the kit feels well thought out for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Great for starting vegetables, herbs, flowers, or even indoor hydroponic projects. For the price, this kit offers a lot of value and made indoor seed starting much easier and more successful.

I got this to start seeds for vegetables (as this is my first time trying to grow anything) and I love it!!! You can go on the app and set the time when to have the light come on and off and change it from what is being grown. It helps regulate the temperature and humidity for the seedlings to germinate. Highly recommend this product. If I had any negative feedback would be I didn’t like putting the water in the bottom tray because it made the cells so soggy and held too much water so I water them myself

This is a good machine . My plants are growing . In less than a week. I don’t have a green thumb . With his I feel like I may have some vegetables. . I am so excited. !

Arrived on time and was just what I was looking for. Easy assembly. Will update quality later after use

I think the product is ok to start seedling however the design of the remote is faulty and coming apart after 1 week. Could be fixed with glue but at this price of $80 it should not require patching.

Do not recommend. The support pole has a cheap, soft plastic part that does not allow good connection between two pieces of the metal pole to support the light board. Returned this immediately.

The metrygrow light has an app for both Android and ios.You can control it from your phone without any need to go to the settings up.This is so cool and worth the price.

Amazing

4.5⭐️ As an avid grower both inside and out, my thoughts are starting to turn to this next growing season. Having had some issues finding certain annuals locally and if found a bit unhappy at the prices wanted for them, I made the decision last year to start some of these from seed. So, of course when I saw this listing for an 80 cell, 48W, full spectrum grow light system complete with a heat mat, I felt I would treat myself. And my new plants! This system seems to be a premium setup! The LED light panel easily connected to the armed stand and the setup of this and the heat mat were simple, easy and quick. Having an adjustable arm allows for the grow light to be raised as high as 16” as the plants/seedlings develop for optimal growth and health. I would like to point out that as this is my first heat mat, I did find it a bit concerning that I could find nothing mentioned as to whether there was a up side to it for use. I did a search to discover it is printed side up. Both the heat mat and light have a control panel for them. The heat mat options allow me to choose the level for the heat range wanted. Also a timer is available for hour ranges of up to and including 24 hours. The grow light options include light intensity of 50% or 100%, lighting modes for plants (greening) or flowering spectrums and a timer which allows me to tailor the growing light for whatever it is I am using this system for. Currently, I have moved in some propagations I had already started. I have no doubt that with this change into brighter, more direct lighting and the warm grow mat conditions, I should see faster results from my Alocasia corms and increased growth for the wet sticks that have already sprouted. These will be something that this system can be used for year round with the plant seeds being sown in a few months time. I am even contemplating experimenting with sowing a particular, highly favoured bean variety to create transplants rather than direct sowing. This may help to overcome an issue with seeding failure for a percentage of this particular variety. Now that I have this wonderful system, I can indulge in this sort of luxury, particularly as this system offers me up to the 80 seedlings it can grow at one time. Amazing! The only reason this hasn’t a full 5 stars is the heat mat issue and a concern with the hand control for the grow light. It came out of the packaging with the face plate separated some from the body in all but one corner as shown in the 2 photos. This controller still works and works easily and readily. I have attempted to reseat it and it seems to work, but is separated again a few minutes later. As this is set up and automated presently, I’ve no need to touch it until the next power outage that knocks the programming from the system requiring a reset. I do plan on reaching out to the supplier about this issue and will update you. Otherwise this grow system would have been a 10 out of 5 system for me I am that pleased with this!

This all-in-one 80-Cell Seed Starter Kit is everything you need to finally perfect your seed starting process at home. MetryGrow has thought of everything, making seed starting a much more enjoyable experience. I've been starting my seeds indoors for years now. Living in Canada, it's kind of a necessity for crops like tomatoes & peppers to have the time to grow into massive plants with great yields. I also run a small heirloom seed business, so I'm pretty aware of the pitfalls of home seed germination - not enough light, over/under watering, lack of humidity, & the most common one that slows down the germination process - low soil temperatures. This kit is actually among the most comprehensive starter kits I've come across that addresses all of these issues in one product. The features of this kit don't simply address the common pitfalls of seed germination with basic solutions... they've gone the extra mile here and everything included in this kit is made of quality materials. BUILD The seed water trays, (2) 40-Cell Seed trays & humidity domes are made of good quality durable 1.2mm ABS plastic as compared to the majority of green coloured humidity/propagation domes & trays available on the market. ABS is known to be safe for plants without concern for leeching chemicals under normal use. It's a good option for safety and durability without bending or warping under heat from the heating mat. The humidity domes include 2 vents in either side which as opposed to some other propagators I've used move them from the top to the side which is actually preferrable in my opinion since it allows for fresh air to move through the dome is you're looking for a quick ventilation or your humidity get too high. The telescoping light rod base is a huge upgrade from the more common versions with clip-on LEDs or LEDs built into the humidity dome itself. I've used these in the past & while they function for getting the seeds to pop they aren't adjustable and as your plants grow you inevitably end up stacking up books or building various contraptions to get the lights the proper distance from your plants for optimal growth. This is no longer an issue with this adjustable light rod which extends up to 16 inches. Another unique feature is the ball/joint light assembly which allows full 360 degree swivel. LIGHT The grow light itself is a true 48 watts full spectrum, high efficiency SMD LEDs - more efficient than cheaper bulb-like LEDs. MetryGrow touts genuine wattage without the inflated claims of watts seen in so many LED grow lights online that don't hold up in intensity in real world testing. The MetryGrow LED grow light is full spectrum.It's a balanced mix of: blue (for compact, strong vegetative growth and seedling development), red (for overall photosynthesis and root/stem encouragement), white LEDs (broad coverage, including green/yellow wavelengths for fuller plant response) Colour temperature falls in the 5000K–6500K range, which is ideal for vegetative/seedling growth. It also includes a remote control allowing you to adjust the brightness levels, light temperature (grow/Bloom) and set a timer (12 hrs/16hrs). This is a super useful option if you don't want to bother with app integration. For more fine tuning the light control can be connected to Wi-Fi for app integration via the NthGrow app. HEAT The 30w heating mat with 6 heat settings and built-in soil temperature probe is something I haven't seen in any other seed starting kits & this is another great feature that elevates this kit to a premium option above most others. In the past I've relied on ambient temperature inside the dome, or analog or digital thermometers stuck in the soil to get an accurate reading. The problem here is the ambient temp doesn't really tell you where the soil temp is at and any thermometer (digital or analog) reliably gets fogged up from the humidity inside the dome & becomes basically unreadable. The best option I've found is a wireless meat probe which takes the read out outside the dome but even this option pales in comparison to this built-in thermostat which goes right in the soil & controls the heat mat based on readings. No more turning the heat mat on/off or setting a timer to get the optimal temp. One thing not included in this kit which is essential for strong seedlings with thick stems and tight growth nodes (not leggy or stretched) is a source of air movement like a small fan to blow on the seedlings once they've grown some true leaves & the dome is removed. However these can easily be purchased on Amazon for $20-30. Overall this is a comprehensive & intuitively designed starting kit that covers all the bases & takes much of the guesswork out of seed germination which can be frustrating especially for new growers.

A very complete, well thought out growing kit. In fact, it is the only one I have noticed that includes a heating mat for placement under the tray - a very unique feature! Once all unpacked, and laid out on the table, I was able to examine the various bits and the quality of each. For example, both the water tray and seed tray seem made of the same plastic. I would not call them cheap, but they definitely will not withstand rough treatment. I doubt they would survive in a junior school as part of a science project, for too long. But at home, and with careful handling, yes, they should last for years. The same can be said for the clear plastic humidity domes - rather thin with a high degree of flexibility. Once all set up, they are fine. They just need care in placing them onto the seed trays, and with adjusting the two humidity controls at either ends. The lighting system is quite good. The base, pole and grow light panel are very well done. Strong and very well made, they are in contrast from the two trays and humidity domes. The light panel has some different LED's that are suppose to be better for growing vegetables, and other LED's that are better for flowers. I did some experiments years ago - before LED technology - and I did have very mixed results. Perhaps these LED's will prove some are better than others, for different applications... The controls for the lights are simple, but very complete. You can control the "colour" you want the LED's to exhibit (again, more blue for vegetables and more green for flowers), the brightness, and the time the lights are on and off for. For a number of reasons, I do not like using apps. The conditions of various agreements can provide the developers with far too much access into my phone - which these days, means far too much access into my life. This feature was not tested and it will not be used. The heating mat is rather remarkable. Operating with six different temperatures, you can also control the duration of heat you want applied. Thinking about this, it is very close to nature in the spring, where warmer spring days will gently heat up the soil, only to have that temperature fall back, as the sun sets in the evening. Quite something... and this cycle is being repeated with the heating mat! I did find a rather large discrepancy in the amount of light generated in the centre of a tray, opposed to the outside rows. As I cannot increase the size of the light panel for better light distribution, I should move the trays around. But, due to the large size of each tray, that's not really possible. I think a better solution would be to have four trays, instead of only two. With four, smaller trays, I could easily rotate the positions, so that every other day, seedlings would have exposure to the brightest area, and on other days, be in an area of less intense lighting. At least by doing this, every seedling would have a similar amount of light. Is the kit worth the higher price? Yes! It is a complete kit, with everything needed - except for soil and water! And I should also mention, the lighting panel is 48 watts. With LED technology, that is a lot of light for a small kit! Seedlings will love this amount of light! Bottom Line - A terrific kit to get a jump start on spring vegetables and flowers seedlings. With a little care, this kit will provide you with many years of service, and save you a lot of money. By purchasing seeds instead of plants, you will probably break even the first time you use this kit! All this, with an eighteen month warranty included!

starting kit includes everything needed to get started growing seedlings for a small garden, but the seed trays and the heat mat could be improved. The heat mat was the biggest disappointment. It raised my soil temperature more than 10°C above the selected setting when tested with a quality digital thermometer. It heats in levels and the related temperatures are not indicated on either the mat or the controller. The lowest selectable level heats to 20°C. This is above the lowest temperature I require and often the maximum temperature. Unfortunately, it could not reliably maintain that temperature. I wish it had 10°C as an option. The heat mat with probe should be one of the primary benefits of this kit, but it is not useful to me except for high-temperature crops like hot peppers. The seed trays and basin are not standard sizes. I did appreciate the smaller overall size, which is easier to handle and suitable for smaller gardens. The cover and basin are a good thickness and feel adequately rigid. The seed trays themselves were the second most problematic component. They are noticeably thinner than the basin and cover, which makes them floppy and difficult to manage. This would often be a design benefit but it does not work in this case. Because the trays are so large and flexible, they are awkward to lift out for bottom watering and difficult to handle during seedling removal. The drainage holes are also too small to use for pushing out seedlings. (I enlarged the holes.) Ideally, the trays would be smaller relative to the basin to make removal and watering easier, perhaps two to four trays per seed basin. The included domes are a good height and include adjustable vent holes with covers. They are of above average rigidity and thickness. The grow light appears to be of decent quality. My seedlings were not excessively leggy. While not comparable to higher-end lights, the lights performed well. While not necessary, it would be nice if an additional height extension were included to accommodate mature plants, as this would allow the light to be used year-round. Like many lower-cost grow lights, dimming produces an audible buzzing sound. In practice, I do not believe the brightest setting is bright enough to burn my seedlings. The physical light controller works but is difficult to see because the buttons are not illuminated. The companion app (Nth Grow) is a more user-friendly light controller and is necessary for dimming adjustments. Initial setup was frustrating, as it would not connect properly until I reset and re-added the unit. Once connected, it functioned reliably. It would be nice if the app included tracking features such as watering or fertilization logs. One minor but impractical annoyance is that the app name does not appear anywhere on the product itself and searching MetryGrow on my phone does not bring up the Nth Grow app. The instructions suggest filling the basin halfway with water before inserting the trays. Without level markings on the basin, this is difficult to judge. Following these instructions with pre-moistened seed starting mix resulted in waterlogging, so very dry media may be necessary if using the recommended method. The plants pictured in the photo are radishes. I did suffer some losses due to my waterlogged soil but I don't expect as I won't be using as much water as instructed next time. I would have returned this item due to the poor operation of the heat mat.