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February 11, 2018 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
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Will 200 ct plug tray fit in 1020 tray??
The manufacturer info lists size as 21.25 x 11 BUT I see that the top dimension looks wider than the base, so I am wondering if these plugtrays will fit in the 1020 tray??
If not, can another tray be suggested as I MUST have a tray under my plug trays. Or suggest a different plug tray... THank you. http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/p...k/plug-flats_1 |
February 11, 2018 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
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If you scroll down on the page, it says (in bold letters) that they will not fit a 1020 tray.
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February 11, 2018 | #3 |
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Yes, I saw that. But the info seemed incomplete as the design looks wider at the top and narrower at the base. If the measurement is the top, then the plugs are likely to fit in a 1020, If you see what I mean...
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February 11, 2018 | #4 |
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These are a bit more pricey but they should work for you. Bottom internal dimensions measure 21.125"L x 14"W.
http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/p...-trays-inserts The bottom dimension of those plug flats certainly look smaller than a 1020, but if they say they do not fit, you have to go by that unless you can find a flat and try it out yourself before you buy. Last edited by rhines81; February 11, 2018 at 12:04 PM. Reason: 1020 Trays have a bottom ID of 20"L x 9.625"W |
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Wrote down info on the tray you suggested. It is a nice sturdy tray. |
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February 11, 2018 | #6 |
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February 12, 2018 | #8 | |
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My goal is all items fit together to simplify the growing process; grow more in a smaller space and use less of my time.. Getting there. |
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February 11, 2018 | #9 | |
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I do see, but I'm guessing they added the "disclaimer" in bold as people have probably discovered they don't fit after ordering them thinking that they would. |
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February 12, 2018 | #10 | |
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Thank you for your input and helping me find the right product! |
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February 11, 2018 | #11 |
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there are two different types of trays.... "TRUE series" 1020's and standard 1020's (actually 10½x21). if it says true then no the plug trays will not fit in a webbed tray. then there are several different brands. I have T.O. plastics brand and Dillen brand, I think. light weight and heavy weight. I don't buy heavy weight as they are a brittle plastic and break. lightweights are webbed. one of them (the brand with the finer mesh web) fits the plug trays better than the larger weave web. I don't know which brand is which. I then cut the top edge off the " large webbed" tray to hold the plug trays for the support if I need them for the plug trays..
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February 12, 2018 | #13 |
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Stopped at the local discount store that has oodles of odds and ends for gardening.
Purchased one small greenhouse, to fit inside the 5 x 5 a the far end. $20 Purchased a wire storage wrack with 250# allowed weight per shelf, and fits 3 trays. $39 Bought 9 trays ( tray, 4 x 9 hole insert and dome and soil) $5 ea Bought sunflower seeds an marigold. Miracle grow for tomatos . $6 Buying time as I dont want to make a costy mistake with the online order. |
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