The HC Companies Dillen D1204 Standard Insert - 48-Cell Black Bedding Plant Insert

Dillen D1204 Standard Insert — 48-Cell Nursery Insert, Standard 1020

A production line built around one insert footprint runs into trouble the moment a crop calls for a different cell count. The HC Companies Dillen D1204 Standard Insert keeps the standard 21in L x 10.5in W x 2.25in H footprint while delivering 48 cells in a 12x4 grid, so growers can change cell count without touching flat, bench, or transport equipment.

Vacuum-formed from durable black plastic, each D1204 insert carries precision-burned drainage holes and die-cut trims for consistent moisture management and air pruning cell to cell, making it a dependable everyday choice for germination, propagation, and liner production.

Key Features & Benefits

• Standard 1020 footprint — 21in L x 10.5in W x 2.25in H drops into virtually all standard flats, bench systems, and carts without modification.
• 48-cell 12x4 layout — uniform grid maximizes bench density and keeps stand counts simple across large production runs.
• Vacuum-formed construction — consistent wall thickness and cell geometry support predictable root development batch to batch.
• Precision-burned drainage holes — reliable drainage and air pruning prevent waterlogging and promote fibrous root structure.
• 11.83oz total liquid volume — cell volume retains adequate moisture between watering cycles for professional-scale production.

Who Should Use This

Commercial greenhouse growers, nursery managers, and propagation technicians running high-volume bedding plant, annual, perennial, vegetable, or herb programs will find the D1204 a reliable daily-use insert that drops into existing flat inventories.

About The HC Companies

The HC Companies operates from Twinsburg, Ohio, where it manufactures nursery containers and inserts across several established horticultural brands, Dillen included, for growers throughout North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the D1204 Standard Insert?

The insert measures 21in L x 10.5in W x 2.25in H, the standard 1020 footprint shared across the whole Standard Insert series. That shared footprint is what lets growers swap cell counts without changing benches.

How many cells does the D1204 hold?

48 cells in a 12x4 grid, with a total liquid volume of 11.83oz. Cell count and per-cell volume are the main differences across the Standard Insert series.

Is this insert compatible with automated transplant equipment?

Yes, the uniform exterior profile and consistent cell dimensions allow reliable nesting and de-nesting on standard automated seeding and transplant lines. That consistency helps avoid jams on high-speed equipment.

What crops work best in this insert?

Bedding plants, annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables all suit this format. Any crop that benefits from individual cell germination and controlled early-stage root development is a good match.