How to Choose the Right Seedling Tray – A Guide for Home Gardeners in Pakistan

Why Seedling Trays Matter

Seedling trays are designed to help seeds sprout uniformly, develop strong roots, and transplant easily into soil or containers. Using the correct tray for your crop size not only improves germination but also helps reduce transplant shock.

ApnaUgao Plug & Play Seedling Trays

We offer five types of durable, reusable trays to match every gardener’s needs.

32-Cell Seedling Trays

• Cell Size: 2" × 2"

• Media Volume: 3.2 Liters

• Best For:

  • Tomatoes (early/late season)

  • Cucumbers

  • Melons & Squash

  • Pumpkins

  • Peppers (Paprikas)

  • Seasonal cut flowers

Why Choose This?
Great for large plants prone to transplant shock. Allows longer nursery stay and vigorous root development.

72-Cell Seedling Trays

• Cell Size: 1.5" square × 2.25" deep

• Media Volume: 2.7 Liters

• Best For:

  • Early Season Peppers

  • Early Vine Crops

  • Cole Crops (Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli, Mustard, etc.)

Why Choose This?
Balanced between plant spacing and seedling count. Perfect for home gardeners wanting compact plants with quick transplant potential.

128-Cell Seedling Trays

• Cell Size: ~1" square × 2.25" deep

• Media Volume: 2.5 Liters

• Best For:

  • Main Season Tomatoes

  • Peppers

  • Cole Crops

  • Annual Flowers

Why Choose This?
Efficient for large-scale growing. 78% more plants than 72-cell trays, ideal for gardeners with bigger beds or nursery growers.

200-Cell Seedling Trays

• Cell Size: 0.75" square × 2.25" deep

• Media Volume: 2.5 Liters

• Best For:

  • Lettuce

  • Cole Crops

  • Herbs

  • Salad Greens

  • Small Flower Seedlings

Why Choose This?
Economical solution to grow the maximum number of seedlings. Best for crops needing early transplanting or quick turnover.

1020 Heavy Duty Propagation Trays

• Tray Size: Standard 10" x 20"

• Media Volume: 3.5 Liters

• Best For:

  • Watering support for all plug trays (32–200 cell)

  • Hydroponics

  • Fodder crops

  • Microgreens

Why Choose This?
Use under plug trays for bottom watering or hydroponic growth. Strong, stackable, and perfect for modular setups.

How to Use Your Seedling Trays

1. Fill trays with ApnaUgao Organic Potting Mix or your own peat-based mix.

2. Sow seeds according to depth mentioned on the packet.

3. Water based on media and season.

4. Use 1020 trays underneath for clean bottom watering.

5. Harden off seedlings before transplanting to avoid shock.

✅ Tip: For delicate seeds, refer to our Seed Preparation Guide and Indoor Seed Starting Guide.

Conclusion

Choosing the right tray is the first plug in the “Plug & Play” seedling system. ApnaUgao’s trays are tailored for every plant size — from tomatoes and pumpkins to lettuces and herbs. Whether you’re a home gardener or a nursery grower, we’ve got the perfect tray to help your garden grow from seed to success.