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If you’re looking for high-quality, affordable hydroponic grow trays, you’re in the right place! We’ve spent five weeks researching 30 new and bestselling products to pick the best ones for you. Below you will find the top 10 hydroponic trays for sale. Now: Before we dive in, take a quick look at the most important features you need to know when buying.
Dimensions: How big is the tray? The size affects how many cells and inserts will fit in the tray, which will affect what grows best in the trays, from seedlings to mature plants. Pay attention to dimensions in relation to your storage needs and the size of your grow.
Standard 1020: The standard tray size is 10x20 inches, although the sides can taper out a little more than that. Although many trays are labeled 1020, this standard is loosely followed, so you won’t always be able to stack trays from different manufacturers.
Drain Holes: If you want a hydroponic tray to use as a base tray, you probably don’t want drain holes. But if you need a tray insert, the cells in the tray are likely to have drain holes. This comes down to your specific use and preference.
Material: Different plastics have different strengths and weaknesses, and environmentally conscious hydroponic growers may prefer to use recycled plastic where possible. So we’ve included the type of plastic each tray is made of.
Reusable: All of the trays in this review are reusable, but some are more reusable than others! The plastic type and thickness will affect how many seasons the tray lasts, but all of the trays should last at least a few seasons with typical use.
Drain Channels: Drain channels allow water to flow away from your plants without suffocating their roots or wasting water. This can help you conserve water for later without making a mess. All but two of our trays have drain channels.
Here’s the deal: There are a lot of hydroponic grow trays, but only a few offer good quality plus a good price. Our top pick comes from Bootstrap Farmer, which offers ultra-durable hydroponics supplies of all kinds, but you’ll also see great options from Second Sun Hydroponics, Hydrofarm, and more. Let’s take a look!
Heather Patton
Expert Researcher and Writer
Heather Patton is a lead researcher and writer at GeekWrapped. She has been creating high-quality content for over a decade and covers home, lifestyle, beauty, fashion products and more.
Article last updated on:
September 30, 2019
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