{"title":"Germination trays","description":"\u003cp\u003eSturdy germination trays for professional seedbeds. Uniform cells ensure consistent seedling growth and maximum substrate efficiency. Long service life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bandeja-horticola-y-ornamental-plastica","title":"Plastic horticultural and ornamental tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eProducing seedlings in series with clean root ball extraction and uniform root development requires a germination tray with UV treatment, calibrated drainage, and cell geometry that respects the growth rate of the cultivated species. This horticultural and ornamental tray—also called a \u003cstrong\u003eseedbed\u003c\/strong\u003e, plug tray, or propagation tray—is manufactured by Gardese from reinforced plastic resin with UV treatment, in four cavity configurations (72, 128, 200, 288 cells) in boxes of 140-160 units, designed for nursery owners, horticultural producers, ornamental plant producers, and professional gardening enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated UV treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e the additive in the plastic compound protects the tray against Caribbean solar radiation, preventing the material from becoming brittle or breaking after a few seasons in full sun or in a greenhouse with inadequate covering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibrated drainage per cell:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bottom holes of each cell are sized to drain excess irrigation without losing substrate, a critical condition for preventing damping-off, collar rot, and root rot typical of mass germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic resin resistant to intensive handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e the material flexes without breaking during seedling extraction, transport of loaded trays, and daily nursery handling, offering multiple use cycles without cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour configurations for crop type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 cells for cuttings and ornamental plants with prolonged time in the tray, 128 for medium horticultural crops (tomato, bell pepper, eggplant), 200 and 288 for short-cycle vegetables (lettuce, fast-growing citrus, leafy plants).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConical concave cell geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e the shape of the root ball facilitates directed root development and clean extraction of seedlings with an intact root ball, a condition for successful transplanting to open field or large pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications and Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommercial vegetable nursery with mass production of seedlings for open field or greenhouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduction of ornamental and forest plants in serial cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCuttings of woody and semi-woody plants with prolonged time in the tray before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntensive domestic professional gardening and urban gardens with own seedling production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and Durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn economical tray fails in two points: the resin does not incorporate sufficient UV additive (which produces trays that become brittle and break in a few months in the sun) and the cells are poorly sized or have irregular drainage (which results in substrate loss and uneven germination). Gardese works with UV-stable resin and controlled cell geometry, which separates a professional nursery tray from a generic seed tray that only lasts one season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #F3F6F3; padding: clamp(14px, 4vw, 18px); margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555555; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006902;\"\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical:\u003c\/strong\u003e germination tray, plug tray, cell tray, modular seedbed, horticultural propagation tray.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn DR and Caribbean:\u003c\/strong\u003e bandeja de semillero, semillero, bandeja germinador, bandeja germinadora.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn other countries:\u003c\/strong\u003e seedling tray (USA), plug tray (USA), seed starter tray (USA), charola para plántulas (MX), almaciguera (LATAM), bandeja germinadora (LATAM), bandeja semillero (ES).\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GARDESE","offers":[{"title":"72 cells \/ Box of 160 trays","offer_id":52435970130248,"sku":"589231","price":43200.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false},{"title":"128 cells \/ Box of 160 trays","offer_id":52558828896584,"sku":"623230","price":43200.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200 cells \/ Box of 140 trays","offer_id":52558828994888,"sku":"730212","price":37800.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false},{"title":"288 cells \/ Box of 160 trays","offer_id":52558829027656,"sku":"123423","price":43200.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/9751\/2776\/files\/bandeja-germinacion-72-celdas-horticola.png?v=1778222196"},{"product_id":"bandeja-hidroponica-plastica","title":"Plastic hydroponic tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eProducing hydroponic green fodder for animal feed, high-nutritional-density microgreens for human consumption, or massive germination with a dense root mat for harvesting as a single piece, requires a smooth, cell-free tray with chemical resistance to nutrient solutions and prolonged solar radiation. This plastic hydroponic tray—also called a \u003cstrong\u003efodder tray\u003c\/strong\u003e, microgreens tray, or HGF tray—is manufactured by Gardese from virgin plastic resistant to UV and nutrient solutions, in boxes of 180 units, designed for the production of hydroponic green fodder, microgreens, massive germination, and intensive urban agriculture projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, cell-free surface for root mat:\u003c\/strong\u003e the geometry allows for the development of a continuous root mat that is harvested as a single piece, a critical condition for hydroponic green fodder (HGF) and microgreens where block harvesting optimizes time and production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirgin plastic resistant to nutrient solutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e the material withstands continuous exposure to soluble fertilizers, salts, and chemical additives used in hydroponics without structural degradation or transfer of compounds to the crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV treatment for outdoor use:\u003c\/strong\u003e the additive protects against prolonged solar radiation in the Caribbean, preventing the embrittlement and cracking suffered by conventional trays without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight stacking for logistical management:\u003c\/strong\u003e the geometry allows empty trays to nest, optimizing warehouse space; with product loaded, they stack on shelves or growing racks while maintaining ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous surface hygiene:\u003c\/strong\u003e the absence of cells eliminates accumulation points for organic waste, allowing for pressure washing and disinfection between cycles to prevent cross-contamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications and typical uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduction of hydroponic green fodder (HGF) from corn, barley, wheat, and oats for feeding cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCultivation of microgreens and sprouts for haute cuisine, restaurants, gourmet supermarkets, and home consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMass germination of seeds for initial production before transplanting to the field, nursery, or larger hydroponic system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBase tray for pots in growing racks and intensive urban agriculture projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inexpensive hydroponic tray fails in two ways: the plastic is low-density recycled (which deforms with the weight of saturated substrate and roots, losing geometry) and lacks adequate UV additive (which causes embrittlement and cracking after a few seasons). 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