Gravel Trays

Greenhouse Equipment and Accessories: Gravel Trays

Gravel Trays

A proper gravel tray is a vital tool for propagating and growing on in pots in the greenhouse.

The gravel tray has a thin layer of gravel placed into it which serves two purposes:

  1. First the gravel keeps the pots from sitting directly on the base which could prevent excess water from draining out and result in water-logged compost killing the plant
  2. Second the water below the top of the gravel helps to increase humidity but not in excess which could encourage fungal diseases.

A deep gravel tray can also be filled with washed damp sand and used to plunge pots into. This prevents them drying out and controls temperature to a degree. Use plastic rather than clay pots and screw them into the sand

Related Sections

 

 Multi-Purpose Garden Tray

Multi-Purpose Garden Tray

These Multi-Purpose Garden Trays are a must for general garden use; from using as a work surface, as a go-anywhere potting top or for filling with sand or gravel to make a plunge bed, their versatility knows no bounds.

More Information on Multi-Purpose Garden Tray

Titan Watertight Plastic Tray

Titan Watertight Plastic Tray

This Titan Gravel Tray has an exceptional depth of 6\" (15cm) and a huge 65 litre capacity, making this watertight tray ideal lots of varied uses.

More Information on Titan Watertight Plastic Tray

Aluminium Gravel Trays

Aluminium Gravel Trays

Strong, low maintenance, long lasting Aluminium Gravel Trays suitable for use on a wide range of greenhouse staging and benching.

More Information on Aluminium Gravel Trays

Economy Gravel Trays

Economy Gravel Trays

These low cost, good quality Economy Gravel Trays make watering of individual seed trays or small quantities of plant pots easy.

More Information on Economy Gravel Trays

Support our Sponsors

Harrod Horticultural