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Epic 1020 Universal Bottom Tray

Epic 1020 Universal Bottom Tray

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Product Specs

Mess-Free Bottom Watering: Our Universal Bottom Tray is expertly designed for efficient bottom watering, keeping water and soil neatly contained to prevent spills. Inside tray dimensions: 20-1/2" x 10″ x 1″

  • Our Universal Bottom Tray (UBT) allows you to get the benefits of bottom watering without any mess.
  • The tray will keep all the water and soil with the plants, not all over your house with an entirely flat bottom making it easy to clean.
  • One Universal Bottom Tray can hold twelve Epic 6-Cell Trays OR eight Epic 4-Cell Trays.
  • Our UBT can hold eight 1-gallon pots or eight 5-inch pots.

The engineered plastic construction is designed to have a high strength-to-weight ratio. The rugged construction will withstand all the abuse you can throw at it over the season and give you many years of productive use. A single tray can hold over 25 pounds without warping.

The trays nest into each other reducing stacking height and saving storage space.

The Universal Bottom Tray is versatile across many seed starting methods and 100% compatible with air-prune, Winstrip-style trays, and any other 1020-size cell tray. They are perfect for 72 and 128-cell trays.

With 200 square inches of space, these trays are incredibly versatile and will quickly become the most used tray in your nursery.

The UBT can be used on top of a heat mat. 

    • Drainage Holes: None 
    • Industry Standard 1020 Tray Size 
    • Outside tray dimensions: 21-3/8” x 11" x 1-½″ 
    • Inside tray dimensions: 20-1/2" x 10″ x 1″ 
    • Total 6-cell Trays per Universal Bottom Tray: 12 
    • Total 4-cell Trays per Universal Bottom Tray: 8 
    • 100% Designed & Made in the USA 
    • They are made from BPA-free & UV-protected plastic.  

    How To Bottom Water Seed Starts in 5 Easy Steps

    Convenient and Flexible

    Our trays, domes and heat mats work together to build your ideal gardening set. This integrated system gives you the convenience of having all of your seedlings in one tray.

    Built to Last

    Our trays are made in the USA from recycled, BPA-free, they’re durable and safe for growing your plants. Our Germination Domes and Bottom Trays are made from thick, durable PVC plastic that can handle high temperatures and sunlight, giving you many years of use without cracking.

    Enhanced Root Health

    Experience mess-free watering with integrated bottom-watering feature. Our air-pruning technology in each cell promotes strong roots and prevents circling. You can easy to remove seedlings when you're ready to transplant, no more using a knife or tool to remove your plants; simply push the seedling out with your finger.

    Get Started With Confidence

    Simple Step-By-Step Guide To Starting Seeds At Home

    Step 1
    Fill Your Epic Trays With Soil
    Use a fine-particulate seed starting soil and pre-moisten it before filling the cell trays. Avoid chunky or woody potting blends that may create air pockets next to your planted seeds.
    Step 2
    Plant Your Seeds
    Be sure to follow the sowing depth instructions on your seed packet! Some seeds like to be sown deeply, while others prefer being on or barely under the soil.
    Step 3
    Cover with Germination Dome
    A germination dome helps retain moisture in the soil. You’ll still need to water, but less often. Check regularly to ensure the soil stays evenly damp during germination and plant development.
    Step 4
    Add Heat and Light
    If your seeds prefer warm soil temperatures, use our seedling heat mat to warm the soil. Our grow lights provide ideal lighting for newly germinated plants until it’s time to transplant.
    Step 5
    Watch Them Grow!
    Remove the germination dome when your seedlings are about an inch tall to allow for more airflow.

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    Epic 4-Cell Seed Starting Trays

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    5" Cube Pot

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    Epic 4-Cell Seed Starting Trays

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    4, 8, 16, 32, 64
    3” or 4” Depth
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    4, 8, 16
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Get long-lasting performance from our 6-cell seed starter trays. Made from recycled, UV-resistant American plastic, our trays are super strong and reusable, ensuring they will last season after season.

    Our ultra-bright, full-spectrum LEDs are specifically designed to provide the perfect light spectrum for healthy seedling growth. This ensures your plants receive consistent, natural light year-round, promoting robust development from sprouting to maturity.

    Yes! Our trays, domes and heat mats work together to build your ideal gardening set.

    Epic Trays are rigid, yet flexible. They’re practically unbreakable and should last you a lifetime.

    We recommend hand-washing with hot, soapy water as the best way to keep the material in good shape for years of use. A good dish detergent should sterilize the trays enough to protect seedlings.

    As long as your mix is formulated properly, it won’t fall out. Each individual cell in our Epic Trays features an air pruning side slot on all four corners to discourage root circling and encourage better root growth.  The bottoms of each cell are also open providing air pruning at the lower end of each cell

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