Where to buy stronger trays???
 

Where can you purchase seed trays without holes that are priced reasonable yet last more than a year or two?:?

I double them up. Yes that's twice the cost, but they last for years because they don't flex as much. The flexing causes the cracks that lead to their demise.

TomNJ

I was just going to say that, Tom.:lol: In the long run, I think doubling up will save you money. When the flat's get heavy and you only have one, they crack when you pick them up. Other than that, the trays that came with my grow light are heavier weight but since I plan to use those long term and always keep them with the grow light, I use the cheaper black plastic ones inside those. Keeps them much cleaner too. If you want those heavy duty trays, I suggest looking for them with companies that sell grow lights. They might have replacements.

Greentrees sells double and quad thick trays. I get a lot of use out of the quads. They can take a lot of weight.
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Check locally at a hydro shop as well.

I have used Perma-nest trays for many years, my older trays were much thicker and lasted forever if I did not abuse them by leaving them out in the sun during the summer. The quality is not what it used to be, the last batch of Perma-nest trays I bought are much thinner and more brittle, and I have already cracked a few edges. I don't plan to buy anymore at their present quality and will just double up on the black plastic kind where I combine a mesh tray with a solid one, or use a broken tray inside a new one.
Perma-nest is sold by various garden catalogs, including Park Seeds. This place sells in multiples of six. [URL="http://growerssolution.com/PROD/perma-nest-plant-trays/PermaNest"]http://growerssolution.com/PROD/perma-nest-plant-trays/PermaNest
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I swear by these - [URL]http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/plug-flats-hobby-pack[/URL]

I did a price comparison with 3 other companies for 30 of these trays. Greenhouse Mega Store was the cheapest and order was processed with lightening speed! Seems I had just placed my order and UPS was knocking on my door with the product!

Using without doubling up, I have had them crack a little on the edges but they still lasted me 3 seasons and they are still usable. I now use them in con★★★★★★★★ with these - [URL]http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/1020-trays/flats-trays-inserts[/URL]. It makes bottom watering easy and strengthens the setup.

I paid $42 plus $7.99 shipping for a total of 30 trays (3 10 packs) Works out to about $1.66 per seed tray.

Harris Seeds, best trays ever.

Beeman, those are the same trays that I bought at Greenhouse Mega Store. The ones at Harris are $18.95 for a 5 count pack of 50 cell trays. The ones at GHMS were only $14 for a 5 count pack. Great trays but better price at GHMS.

Indoor Gardening Supplies -- Dexter, Michigan

[QUOTE=pdxwindjammer;392759]I swear by these - [URL]http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/plug-flats-hobby-pack[/URL]

I did a price comparison with 3 other companies for 30 of these trays. Greenhouse Mega Store was the cheapest and order was processed with lightening speed! Seems I had just placed my order and UPS was knocking on my door with the product!

Using without doubling up, I have had them crack a little on the edges but they still lasted me 3 seasons and they are still usable. I now use them in con★★★★★★★★ with these - [URL]http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/1020-trays/flats-trays-inserts[/URL]. It makes bottom watering easy and strengthens the setup.

I paid $42 plus $7.99 shipping for a total of 30 trays (3 10 packs) Works out to about $1.66 per seed tray.[/QUOTE]
These are the ones I have the trays hold up very well the cells not so well but they are a [COLOR=Red]one time use to the buyer of the plant so who cares[/COLOR].:lol:

Worth

Google acf greenhouses....they have great stuff.

[QUOTE=ddsack;392744]I have used Perma-nest trays for many years, my older trays were much thicker and lasted forever if I did not abuse them by leaving them out in the sun during the summer. The quality is not what it used to be, the last batch of Perma-nest trays I bought are much thinner and more brittle, and I have already cracked a few edges. I don't plan to buy anymore at their present quality and will just double up on the black plastic kind where I combine a mesh tray with a solid one, or use a broken tray inside a new one.
Perma-nest is sold by various garden catalogs, including Park Seeds. This place sells in multiples of six. [URL="http://growerssolution.com/PROD/perma-nest-plant-trays/PermaNest"]http://growerssolution.com/PROD/perma-nest-plant-trays/PermaNest
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:yes: I've had these same trays for about 25 years. Back then, they were expensive at $6 each set (they came with the dome) and I bought 6 sets. Well, this year I had one tray leak after all these years, but...I fixed it with the hot glue gun. I swear by, not at, these trays! :yes: Even if they are half the quality they used to be, I will still by them if I ever need to.

Charlie

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Are these trays any different to the ones that people get at the nursery when they buy a lot of plants? I was planning on raiding some blue boxes :shock:.

Linda

[QUOTE=Got Worms?;392851]:yes: I've had these same trays for about 25 years. Back then, they were expensive at $6 each set (they came with the dome) and I bought 6 sets. Well, this year I had one tray leak after all these years, but...I fixed it with the hot glue gun. I swear by, not at, these trays! :yes: Even if they are half the quality they used to be, I will still by them if I ever need to. [/QUOTE]
These are the ones I referred to from Harris. Solid, don't bend or twist even with heavy pots or full of soil blocks. Best I've ever seen up here in Ontario. Well worth the money.

Worth, my plug trays that I bought have lasted 3 years with very little wear and tear, including the cells.

Beeman, my mistake. I incorrectly assumed that that foodeefish was referring to plug trays, not just plain trays. Not sure why I thought that except that I was so excited to receive mine 2 days after I placed my order. :cute: