40L Shallow Propagation Tray
The Versatile Workhorse for Robust Vegetable and Flower Seedlings.
The 40L Shallow Propagation Tray is a professional-grade module designed for gardeners who require a balance of high-density growing and generous cell volume. This tray is exceptionally well-suited for a vast array of crops, including beetroot, onions, radishes, and herbs, as well as perennials and bedding flowers like Achillea. Its shallow profile is specifically engineered to provide the ideal moisture balance for young seedlings, ensuring they develop into strong, healthy plants.
Precision Root Engineering
To guarantee superior plant establishment, each of the 40 cells is equipped with integrated anti-spiral root ribs. These vertical channels direct root growth downwards, preventing the circling and tangling often seen in inferior trays. When paired with a large base tray, the system facilitates effective air pruning, resulting in a dense, fibrous root ball that ensures a seamless and successful transition to the garden.
Industrial-Strength Durability
Injection-moulded from premium, UV-stabilised recyclable polypropylene, the 40L is built to endure the rigours of seasonal gardening year after year. While designed for a minimum of 10 years of intensive use, many of these trays produced over 15 years ago remain in active service today. This exceptional longevity makes the 40L a truly sustainable choice, significantly reducing the environmental impact caused by flimsy, single-use plastic alternatives.
Key Features and Benefits
Universal Application: Ideal for everything from salad crops and nursery stock to vibrant garden flowers.
Ergonomic and Rigid: The tray is dimensionally stable and sturdy, yet it remains lightweight and balanced enough to be handled comfortably with one hand.
Easy Extraction: Large 20mm drainage holes prevent waterlogging and allow the user to easily eject plant plugs without damaging delicate stems.
Sustainable Lifecycle: Built for decades of service, this tray is the ultimate in reusable garden equipment. At the end of its life, it is fully recyclable through hard-plastic waste streams.
Specifications at a Glance
Tray Dimensions: 350mm x 215mm x 55mm
Cell Configuration: 40 Cells
Cell Size & Volume: 42mm | 70cm³
Planting Density: 531 plants per m²
Drainage: 20mm diameter hole
Weight: 293g
Material: UV-stabilised recyclable Polypropylene
