Seedling Trays
Buy the best quality Seedling trays from Aqua Hub Kenya Limited at an affordable prices .
Propagation trays are specially designed PVC uv-stabilized trays that hold seedlings from
germination stage until they are ready for transplantation. They provide extra depth for increased soil volume designed to de-nest easily, save your time and effort while planting seedlings.
They are the most economical inserts for growers. With farmers currently pursuing agriculture as a business our seedling trays make it possible to account for seedling growth/survivor.
Why choose planting trays;
(i) Efficient use of space allowing one to account for each and every seed placed
(ii) Make sowing, handling and transplanting of seeds easy
(iii) Can be re-used
(iv) Allows count of actual germinating seeds and seedling survivals
(v) During transplanting the growth media covers the root system preventing transplant shock
which would otherwise slow down crop growth and delay maturity
Planting media
This is a special medium/material where you grow your seeds. We have different types of solid
medium;
(i) Cocopeat
(ii) Peat moss
(iii) Vermiculate
Advantages of using growing medium;
(i) Supplies the seedlings with all nutrients needed for germination
(ii) Have a shorter growing season also improving crop uniformity and more accurate prediction
of harvest date
(iii) Allows for maximum root growth
(iv) Allows plants to be potted on with a minimum of root damage and prevent entangled roots
(v) Low cost and efficient
(vi) Re-useable from season to season
(vii)They also cushion seeds against fungal diseases common in conventional methods
Availability and specifications;
Trays are available in the following cells – 32, 50, 72, 128, 105, 288
Seedling Trays in Kenya
What are seedling trays?
Seedling trays or seed trays are uv-treated high quality foldable plastic filled with cells that make sowing of seeds easier.
Why Use Nursery trays
In the process of industrialized seedling production, seedling trays have become an important agricultural supply.
There are numerous advantages to using a nursery tray:
1. Saving seeds and lowering production costs.
2. Can be used with a variety of manual and automatic planters to improve efficiency.
3. Seedling neatly, and maintain consistency in plant seedling growth.
4.Do not damage roots when transplanting, slow vaccine quickly and high the survival rate.
Which crops do I plant in a seedling tray?
- The seeds of the following plants are ideal for nursery tray:
- Tomato, Brinjal, Chili, Capsicum, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Onion, and Leek seeds
What are the available cell counts of nursery tray in Nairobi Kenya?
Some common affordable ,quality and durable cell counts for nursery tray are:
50 cell Count
72 cell count
128 cell count
200 cell count
288 cell count
What is the depth of a Seedling tray?
A standard sized tray is 2 to 2.5 inches deep the reason for this is;
- The length and width of a cell limit the seedling’s growth. Its roots can grow downward, but they can also grow outward.
- The roots will frequently strike the cell’s sides before reaching the bottom. It’s getting close to the time when you’ll need to transplant the seedlings outside or into a larger container.
What are the prices of seedling trays in Kenya.
| Tray | Number of cells | Cost |
|
Seedling tray |
50 | 140 |
| 72 | 140 | |
| 128 | 140 | |
| 200 | 140 | |
| 288 | 140 |
Where can I buy Nursery /seedling trays in Kenya
You can purchase quality and affordable nursery tray from Aqua Hub Kenya .Our team will help you make the right decision on choosing the right cell count for the crops you intend to grow.
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