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GROW TRAYS

We are pleased to offer our modern line of plastic grow trays for large scale planting.

In 1989 Unión Plástica S.A.S. began development of a 40-cone grow tray and planting system for pine and eucalyptus trees, basing the development on professional studies and invaluable contributions from forest engineers at a Colombian company that is leader in the field of reforestation.

Since then we have designed additional grow trays to satisfy the diverse needs of our clients, taking into account the specific characteristics of each type of plant.

 

 

Advantages of our plastic Growing Trays

Directed Root Development:vertical veins in each cone direct root growth straight downward to the bottom of the cone, preventing spiral root growth and subsequent choking among roots, and encouraging excellent root growth with plenty of secondary roots which anchor the seedlings well.

Natural Root Trimming and Weed Control: Placing the growing trays on a wire bed keeps the cones from touching the ground and exposes the open underside of each cone to the air. Since the tray isn’t on the ground, weeds cannot enter it and so cannot compete with the seedlings, and there are no drainage problems.

Once the seedling has reached proper size for transferring to a field, the root trimming (due to exposure to the air below the cone) limits its growth until the moment of transplanting. This permits an extended stay in the plant nursery if needed due to planting schedule complications.ía en el vivero debido a problemas de programación de siembra en el campo.

Uniform Growth:Seedling density is constant and the root is automatically limited to uniform length, and constant availability of soil, water, light, and nutrients promote uniform growth.

Reduced Space Requirements:Placing grow trays on a wire bed requires less nursery space than many previous methods and thus also reduces watering costs.

Easy, Quick Soil Filling:The sturdy, compact structure of the trays allows easy and quick filling with soil.

Soil Savings: The cone of a plastic grow tray can be filled with less soil than needed to fill the tube of a plastic bag.

Easy Removal: La apertura en el fondo del cono permite fácil extracción de la plántula en el momento del transplante. Adicionalmente, una herramienta especial permite la extracción simultánea de todas las plantas de un semillero.

Sterilization:Washing with a 10% sodium hypochlorite solution prevents contagion from fungi and bacteria.

Durability and Reusability: Virgin high-density polyethylene and an ultraviolet resistant additive make the growing trays strong and durable, with a useful life of over 10 years.