This is the time of year when gardeners are scrambling frantically in search of anything that can be used to germinate seeds. Some of us go for the trays specifically designed for seed starting. These trays can hold several types of seeds in their own little rows utilizing very little space.
Some gardeners prefer to start their seeds in individual containers like peat pots or in cell packs.
Still other gardeners go for the more unusual containers like fast food containers or even egg shells. A container I frequently use for germinating seed is the clear plastic fruit tray that strawberries and other fruits are packaged in at the grocery store. These have holes in both the top and bottom for drainage and air exchange. Eight, one quart containers will fit into a flat for easy transport. Once seeds have germinated I open the top until seedlings are big enough to transplant to individual containers or cell packs.