Aeroplas Pot Carry Tray 9cm Round x 20 Grey - 20 Pot Nursery Transport Tray

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The Aeroplas Pot Carry Tray 9cm Round x 20 Grey is a professional horticultural transport tray designed to hold 20 compatible 9cm round nursery pots. Its moulded 20-position design provides an efficient way to organise, handle and transport smaller container-grown plants throughout nursery production, wholesale distribution and retail presentation.

Measuring 55 x 31.5cm, the tray provides a practical rectangular footprint for commercial growing operations. Each of the 20 individual positions supports a compatible round nursery pot, helping keep plants upright, separated and organised during routine handling.

The high-density layout is particularly useful for nurseries producing large quantities of bedding plants, herbs, young ornamentals and other crops commonly grown in 9cm containers. Rather than repeatedly moving individual pots, growers can handle complete groups of 20 plants.

The tray incorporates openings beneath the pot positions, allowing irrigation and drainage water to pass through. Its grey finish provides a neutral appearance suitable for both production and retail environments.

Manufactured by Aeroplas in the West Midlands, this carry tray forms part of a specialist UK horticultural plastics range developed for professional growers, nurseries, plant wholesalers and garden retailers.

A full pallet contains 1,200 trays, providing a total carrying capacity of 24,000 compatible 9cm pots when fully loaded.

Why choose the Aeroplas 9cm Round x 20 Carry Tray?

  • 20 individual pot positions - designed to accommodate 20 compatible 9cm round nursery pots.
  • High-density nursery format - groups smaller potted plants into an efficient handling unit.
  • 55 x 31.5cm footprint - practical rectangular format for commercial growing and distribution.
  • Moulded pot supports - help keep individual containers separated and correctly positioned.
  • Efficient plant handling - allows 20 compatible potted plants to be moved together rather than individually.
  • Open drainage design - openings beneath the pot positions allow irrigation water to pass through.
  • Useful for crop organisation - helps keep varieties, colours and production batches grouped together.
  • Simple stock counting - each fully loaded tray represents 20 plants.
  • Suitable for wholesale distribution - provides a consistent format for order preparation and dispatch.
  • Retail presentation - keeps compatible plants organised for garden centre handling and display.
  • Grey finish - neutral appearance for professional horticultural environments.
  • UK manufactured - produced by Aeroplas in the West Midlands.
  • Commercial pallet quantity - 1,200 trays per full pallet.

UK manufactured by Aeroplas

Aeroplas is a West Midlands-based UK manufacturer specialising in plastic products for the professional horticultural industry. Its range includes nursery pots, plant carry trays and other products developed around the practical requirements of commercial plant production and distribution.

Carry trays play an important role in efficient nursery operations. By grouping individual containers into consistent handling units, growers can simplify crop movements, plant counting, order preparation and dispatch.

The Aeroplas 20-pot carry tray is particularly useful for nurseries producing large quantities of smaller plants, where efficient use of growing and handling space is an important consideration.

Its UK manufacturing provenance also makes it relevant to businesses looking to source horticultural handling products from established domestic manufacturers.

20 individual positions for 9cm round nursery pots

The Aeroplas carry tray contains 20 moulded circular pot positions designed for compatible 9cm round nursery containers.

Each position provides a defined location for an individual pot, helping maintain separation between containers and keeping plants organised during normal nursery handling.

This is particularly useful for crops being produced in large quantities. Rather than arranging individual pots repeatedly, growers can work with consistent groups of 20 plants.

The tray's compact arrangement also makes it convenient for managing different cultivars, colours or production batches. Separate trays can be allocated to individual crop groups, helping maintain identification throughout production.

Although designed for 9cm round pots, compatibility should be checked with the specific container being used. Nominally identical pot sizes can differ in rim diameter, taper and base profile.

Efficient handling for high-volume nursery production

Commercial nurseries frequently move plants between potting areas, growing spaces, irrigation zones, grading stations and dispatch areas.

Handling individual pots repeatedly can be time-consuming, particularly when hundreds or thousands of plants are involved.

The Aeroplas 20-pot carry tray allows compatible containers to be grouped into one organised handling unit. This can reduce the number of individual handling operations required when moving suitable crops.

Its moulded structure also helps keep pots separated and positioned within the tray, reducing unnecessary movement during normal handling.

For nurseries supplying plant wholesalers and garden centres, the same tray format can be used during order preparation and dispatch, helping maintain consistent plant groupings throughout the distribution process.

Simple plant counting & order preparation

The 20-pot configuration provides a convenient counting unit for commercial nursery stock management.

When fully loaded, each tray contains 20 compatible plants. This makes it straightforward to calculate plant quantities when moving stock, assembling orders or preparing dispatch paperwork.

For example:

  • 5 full trays: 100 plants
  • 10 full trays: 200 plants
  • 25 full trays: 500 plants
  • 50 full trays: 1,000 plants
  • 100 full trays: 2,000 plants

This predictable format is particularly useful for nurseries managing seasonal bedding programmes, herb production and other high-volume crops grown in 9cm containers.

Using consistent tray quantities can also simplify stock checks and help identify incomplete trays before customer orders are dispatched.

Open drainage design for nursery irrigation

The tray incorporates openings beneath its individual pot positions, allowing excess irrigation water draining from compatible nursery pots to pass through.

This is useful in commercial growing environments where plants remain grouped in their carry trays during routine watering.

Rather than creating a sealed reservoir beneath each container, the open design allows drainage water to reach the underlying growing surface or irrigation collection system.

The Aeroplas Pot Carry Tray is therefore not intended to function as a watertight irrigation tray.

Where run-off needs to be collected, position the tray over an appropriate growing bench, irrigation collection system or separate water-retaining surface.

Ideal for nursery production, wholesale & retail

The Aeroplas 9cm Round x 20 Carry Tray can be incorporated into several stages of the professional horticultural supply chain.

Commercial nurseries Group 20 compatible 9cm potted plants into a consistent handling unit.
Bedding plant production Useful for organising suitable seasonal bedding crops grown in 9cm containers.
Herb production Provides a practical format for grouping compatible potted herbs during production and dispatch.
Young ornamental plants Suitable for organising smaller container-grown ornamentals and nursery stock.
Crop management Helps keep individual cultivars, colours and production batches grouped together.
Wholesale order picking Consistent 20-pot groups simplify counting and assembling suitable customer orders.
Plant distribution Maintains organised pot groups during preparation for onward transport.
Garden centres Keeps compatible nursery plants grouped together for suitable retail presentation and replenishment.

Choosing compatible 9cm round pots

This Aeroplas carry tray is designed for 20 compatible 9cm round nursery pots.

However, nominal pot diameter does not guarantee compatibility across every manufacturer's range.

Different 9cm pots can have variations in rim diameter, container taper, base dimensions and overall profile. These differences may affect how securely the pot sits within the moulded tray position.

For commercial production, growers should check the intended pot and tray combination before purchasing substantial quantities.

A correctly matched container should sit securely within its designated position without requiring excessive force or moving freely around the tray.

Plant size and foliage spread should also be considered when selecting a tray format, particularly for established retail crops.

Designed for commercial horticulture at scale

Standardising nursery pots and carry trays can make production operations more predictable and efficient.

When crops are grown in compatible 9cm containers and grouped into 20-pot trays, growers gain a consistent handling and counting unit for use throughout production.

This can simplify stock movements, crop organisation, order picking and dispatch preparation.

The 55 x 31.5cm footprint provides a practical rectangular format for organising groups of smaller plants on suitable nursery benches and during transport preparation.

Where trays remain clean, undamaged and suitable for continued use, they can be retained for subsequent nursery handling operations.

With 1,200 trays per full pallet, the Aeroplas 9cm Round x 20 Carry Tray provides substantial capacity for high-volume commercial growing programmes.

Aeroplas Pot Carry Tray 9cm Round x 20 Grey product details

Manufacturer Aeroplas
Product type Professional horticultural pot carry tray
Compatible pot format 9cm round nursery pots
Number of pot positions 20
Tray dimensions 55 x 31.5cm
Colour Grey
Base design Open beneath pot positions for drainage
Manufacturing UK manufactured
Manufacturer location West Midlands, United Kingdom
Primary applications Nursery production, plant handling, crop organisation, order preparation, dispatch & retail presentation
Suitable users Commercial growers, nurseries, plant wholesalers & garden centres
Pallet quantity 1,200 trays
Pot capacity per full pallet 24,000 compatible pots when all trays are fully loaded

Aeroplas Pot Carry Tray 9cm Round x 20 FAQs

How many pots does the Aeroplas 9cm Carry Tray hold?

Each tray contains 20 individual positions designed for compatible 9cm round nursery pots.

What are the dimensions of the tray?

The tray measures 55cm long x 31.5cm wide.

Will every manufacturer's 9cm round pot fit?

Not necessarily. Pots with the same nominal diameter can differ in rim profile, taper and base dimensions. Check compatibility with the specific pot being used before ordering large quantities.

Is the tray suitable for bedding plants?

Yes. The 20-pot format is useful for suitable bedding plants grown in compatible 9cm nursery containers, particularly where large quantities need to be handled and organised.

Can the tray be used for potted herbs?

Yes. It can be used to group compatible 9cm potted herbs during nursery production, order preparation and retail handling.

Does the tray have drainage openings?

Yes. Openings beneath the individual pot positions allow irrigation and drainage water to pass through the tray.

Is the Aeroplas Carry Tray watertight?

No. It is an open nursery carry tray designed for plant handling rather than a sealed water collection tray.

Can plants remain in the tray during irrigation?

Yes, where appropriate for the crop and irrigation system. Excess water draining from compatible pots can pass through the tray.

Can the tray help with nursery stock counting?

Yes. Each completely filled tray represents 20 plants, making it easier to calculate quantities during stock checks, plant movements and customer order preparation.

Is the tray suitable for wholesale plant distribution?

Yes. Its moulded 20-pot format provides a practical way to keep compatible nursery plants grouped during picking, dispatch preparation and distribution.

Can the tray be reused?

Where the tray remains clean, structurally sound and suitable for the intended application, it can be retained for further nursery handling operations.

Is the Aeroplas Carry Tray manufactured in the UK?

Yes. Aeroplas is a West Midlands-based UK manufacturer specialising in plastic products for professional horticulture.

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