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Deep Root Plug Tray - Description
- Deep Root Plug Tray
- AKA Propagation Tray
- Material: Recycled & Recyclable Plastic
- Strong, Deep Cells With Vertical Ribs
- Which Prevents Spiraling & Stimulates Downward Growth of Roots
- 104 Cells
- Colour: Black
- Quantity: One Tray Per Pack
- Allows You to Grow 104 Plug Plants
- Tray Dimensions (LxWxD): 53cm x 31cm x 7cm
- Cell Dimensions (LxWxD): 3.5cm x 3.5cm x 7cm
- Use With Our Single Cell Garden Trays
Deep Root Plug Tray - Uses
- Great for encouraging deep roots on seedlings
- Use if growing herbs, vegetables & perennials from seed
- Also use to grow trees from seeds
- Ideal when starting seedlings indoors for 5 to 6 weeks before transplanting into the garden
- To provide best & easy care for seedlings in their early formative weeks
- Use in greenhouse, mini greenhouse, cold frames, indoors & conservatories
- These deep root cells are great for soft wood lavender cuttings
- Grow like the professionals
Deep Root Plug Tray - Advantages
- Injection moulded re-usable tray
- Strong & rigid
- Has two tier drainage system
- Small cells really saves on space
- Maximise water, space, heat & compost use
- Deep cells stimulates better root growth
- This allows for a more reliable plant establishment & healthier seedlings
- In the long run, it will give plants that are more drought resistant
- 104 cells allows you grow larger quantities before transplanting outside
- Just one tray will give you 104 plants, so perfect for bedding & herbaceous borders
- Individual cells keep roots separate & prevent tangling
- Easy to transplant with minimum root disturbance
- Each cell can grow one seedling for approx 6 weeks
- This is long enough to consume all nutrients within the compost
- These are the most important & formative weeks for young plants
- Therefore allows you give them the best possible start
- Sturdy & solid trays can be used over many seasons
- Comes with drainage holes
- They are low cost
- They can stack together for easy storage
Deep Root Plug Tray - Instructions
- Fill each cell with potting compost
- Water cells with fine spray using a mini pressure sprayer
- Place seed(s) or a cutting into each cell & cover lightly with compost
- Place in a bright location
- Keep soil moist, never allow to dry out
- Check two or three times weekly
Deep Root Plug Tray - Notes
- After 6 to 8 weeks seedlings should be transplanted into fresh compost
- Seedlings can be sown into larger (9cm) pots
- Or seedlings can be transplanted into the garden
- Harden off before planting out
- Remember after 6 weeks the seedlings will not only outgrow the cell but will also have used up all the nutrients in the compost
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
Standard Delivery on Plant Orders currently taking 6 working days
- Currently Plant orders are taking 6 working days to ship
- If you choose express we will fast track your plant order
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (5-7 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
