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Seed Trays

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Give every seed the best possible start with our full range of seed trays, seedling trays and propagation accessories. Whether you need a simple seed tray for a windowsill or large seed trays for the greenhouse, this collection brings together everything you need to sow, grow and label your seedlings in one place.

Choose from modular seed trays with individual cells for strong, healthy root systems, deep seed trays for larger seedlings and cuttings, and seed trays with lids that create a warm, humid environment perfect for germination. Seed tray lids and seed tray inserts are sold separately too, so you can mix and match to build the exact seed tray with lid setup your seedlings need.

For gardeners who want more control, our propagation trays, grow trays and heated propagators speed up germination and protect young seedlings from cold snaps, while fibre pots offer a plastic free way to raise seedlings that can be planted straight into the soil, root disturbance free. Garland garden trays add extra capacity underneath your seed trays for watering and drainage, and are equally useful around the greenhouse, shed or potting bench.

Once seedlings are up and growing, keep track of what is what with our plant labels and T labels, ideal for marking rows and pots as seeds turn into seedlings. Browse the full seed trays collection below to find the right combination of trays, lids, cells, propagators, fibre pots and labels for your garden this growing season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a carving knife and a chef's knife?

A chef's knife has a shorter, broader blade for chopping, dicing and rocking cuts during prep. A carving knife has a longer, narrower blade (usually 20-24cm) designed specifically for slicing cooked meat cleanly at the table or serving board. Trying to carve a Sunday roast with a chef's knife forces awkward multiple cuts through a single slice, whereas a carving knife slices in one clean stroke.

What size carving knife do I need?

For most UK households, a 20-24cm blade handles nearly every roast you'll cook: beef joints, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey. Shorter blades feel underpowered on a larger cut; longer blades become harder to control. If you carve mostly smaller birds and joints, 20cm is plenty. If you regularly do Christmas turkey or larger family joints, 24cm gives you more length in one stroke.

Are carving knives dishwasher safe?

Some are, Kitchen Devils carving knives, for example, are specifically dishwasher safe. Others recommend hand-washing to protect the edge and handle. Even for dishwasher-safe models, hand-washing extends the blade's sharpness noticeably, dishwasher heat and detergents gradually dull any straight-edge blade over time. Check the individual product description before your first wash.

Can I sharpen a carving knife at home?

Yes, carving knives are straight-edge blades and sharpen with the same tools you'd use for any kitchen knife: a pull-through sharpener, a honing rod, or a whetstone. Some carving knives (like the Wiltshire StaySharp range) include a built-in sharpening scabbard that hones the blade each time you draw it out, no separate sharpener needed.

How should I store a carving knife?

In a knife block, on a magnetic strip, or in a drawer with slots or a protective sheath. Storing loose in a drawer with other cutlery chips the edge over time. If your carving knife came with a scabbard (self-sharpening design), use it, it protects the edge and often sharpens the blade as you pull it out.

How long should a carving knife last?

A quality stainless steel carving knife will last 10-20 years with proper care, hand-washing, safe storage, and occasional sharpening. Several brands (including Kitchen Devils and Wiltshire) offer 10-year guarantees, which reflects real product longevity. Cheap carving knives dull faster and their handles can loosen with age, so paying slightly more up front usually saves money over time.

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