Ihort EXcel Plug Pre-filled Tray - 40/40mm

Ready-to-Use Propagation Trays for Cuttings and Seedlings

The Ihort EXcel Plug Pre-filled Tray arrives ready to use -- trays are pre-filled with propagation media so you can insert cuttings or seedlings immediately without any media preparation. Designed for professional and commercial propagation environments where quick response to incoming orders is critical, the EXcel Plug tray eliminates the time and variability of manually filling individual plug cells. The pre-filled media maintains air porosity throughout the rooting cycle to support faster root development and healthier overall growth. Plug format: 40mm/40mm (40mm top diameter x 40mm height).

Key Features & Benefits

• Ready to Use -- No Setup Required: Trays come pre-filled with propagation media, insert cuttings or seedlings directly without preparing cells.
• Maintains Air Porosity: Pre-filled media is packed to maintain the air-to-water balance that supports faster rooting across every cell.
• Healthier Growth and Disease Prevention: Consistent, clean media conditions across pre-filled cells reduce variability that favors disease.
• Quick Response for Commercial Operations: The pre-filled format lets staff respond immediately to cutting or seeding schedules without prep time.
• 40mm/40mm Plug Format: The standard Q Plug footprint suited for most commercial propagation tray systems.

Who Should Use This

Commercial propagators, professional growers, and operations that manage high-volume cutting and seedling programs where speed and consistency are the top priorities.

Compatibility

Designed for use in professional propagation bench systems. Compatible with standard humidity dome systems and bench-top heat mat setups. After rooting, plugs are compatible with transplanting into open field production, growing beds, and container systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "pre-filled" mean for this product?

Pre-filled means the propagation media is already loaded into each cell of the tray at the factory. You receive trays ready to insert cuttings or seedlings without any preparation, mixing, or filling steps required.

How does maintaining air porosity help with rooting?

Air porosity refers to the percentage of air-filled pore space in the growing media. Higher air porosity means more oxygen is available at the root zone, and oxygen availability at the root tip is one of the key drivers of rapid, healthy root initiation in cuttings.

Can this tray be used for seed germination as well as cuttings?

Yes -- the EXcel Plug tray is designed to accept both cuttings and seedlings. It suits seed germination as well as vegetative propagation from cuttings in the same tray format.

When does the pre-filled format matter most for an operation?

It matters most for commercial and time-sensitive propagation programs where staff need to respond immediately to incoming cutting or seeding schedules. Skipping the media-mixing and filling step lets a crew start planting the moment stock arrives.