Seedling Trays are easier ways for young seedlings and propagated seeds to access water and nutrients to mature faster. Seedling trays can be used in protected shade houses or greenhouses.
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Why do Propagate With Trays?
Seedling Trays limit the growth of weeds with their compartments or cells only holding seedlings and less room for weed growth.
Special growing media such as Coco peat are currently recommended with trays because of less weed growth.
Seedling Trays Price in Kenya by Aqua Hub
Our seedling trays price in Kenya are according to the number of cells in each tray. Our trays are quality and long lasting as we source from top manufacturers.
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Seedling Trays for Sale in Kenya
We have UV treated plastic reusable trays with cheap seedling trays Price in Kenya. Our seedling trays have cell capacities; 50, 72, 128, 200, and 288 cells.
Types of Seedling Trays
We have trays of different capacities of holding seedlings. They vary in size according to the number of cells they have.
- 50 cells
- 72 cells
- 128 cells
- 200 cells
- 288 cells
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Benefits of Planting Trays in Kenya
- Trays are good for development of uniform size and viable seedlings
- Healthier and less disease prone seedlings
- Allows high precision and care while transplanting to minimize damaging the root systems
- Seedling trays gives room for maximum air circulation and proper water reach to the roots
- High level of water conservation as much water remains on the cells
- The soil or coco peat in the cells are moist for longer times
- They are affordable and available in Kenya
- Seeds germinate faster and achieve 100 percent germination as compared to sowing on seedling beds
Tips to Grow Seedlings in Trays
- Purchase and Propagate certified seeds. Certified seeds contain the best hybrids and improved species of seeds that can resist diseases and tough climatic conditions
- Adopt an appropriate seed propagation ratio depending on crop type. Most crop seeds require sowing 1–2 seedlings per cell
- Purchase quality trays that can hold as many seeds, enough for your entire farm.
- Mix soil with right ratio of manure or fertilizer. For example, mix manure with soil in the ratio of 1:2
- Use the best propagation media. A soilless media can be appropriate, e.g., coco peat, as it holds water and nutrients more than soil. It is also light and loose for easier seed germination.
- When preparing trays place the soil or coco peat on the cells gently, do not make it compact but rather keep it loose.
- Always sow the seeds in the middle of the cells.
- Apply a method 0f irrigation that ensures a smooth irrigation without damaging the seedlings. Sprayers and misters are good methods to water seedlings in greenhouses.
- Keep the seedling trays in shade, to limit the water evaporation rates. Protected structures such as shade houses, in doors and greenhouses also provide shade.
- Always keep the trays moist enough to prevent stress and drying of seedlings.
- Water the trays frequently, depending on the stage of growth. Water daily or 6 times a week for the first 6 weeks of propagation.
How to Transplant Seedlings from Trays
- Soak the trays with water to enhance easier removal of seedlings from the cells
- Carefully uproot the seedlings to remove them with the soil on the roots.
- Immediately transplant the seedlings to prevent the chances of seedling drying.
- Transplant when seedlings are 4–6 weeks old.
Seedling Trays Price in Kenya
Aqua Hub’s Seedling Trays Price in Kenya is KES 150 each.
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Where to Buy Seedling Trays in Kenya
Aqua Hub Kenya
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