T.O. Plastics SureRoots Deep Nursery Plug Tray - 15 Cell - 2in OD x 5in D - Black - 25pc

SureRoots Deep Nursery Plug Tray With Air-Pruning Cell Design, 15-Cell

Roots that circle inside a smooth-walled cell can girdle themselves and struggle after transplant, a common problem in deep nursery plugs. T.O. Plastics' SureRoots line uses a cylinder-shaped cell with a top-to-bottom V-shape design intended to direct root growth downward instead of letting it circle the cell wall.

This 15-cell tray uses 2in OD by 5in deep cells (11.9 cu in) in a 10.94in W x 21.44in L footprint with drainage holes, shipping 25 per case for nursery liner production.

Key Features & Benefits

• V-shape cell geometry — directs root growth downward through the cell instead of circling the wall.
• 2in OD x 5in deep cells — gives 11.9 cu in of volume per cell for extended nursery liner development.
• Cylinder-shaped cell design — distinguishes SureRoots from T.O. Plastics' standard square-cell insert lines.
• Drainage holes — give the deep cylindrical cell somewhere for excess irrigation water to go besides the root zone.

Who Should Use This Tray

This fits nursery liner producers growing crops that stay in a deep cell long enough for root circling to become a concern, where the SureRoots cell geometry is meant to reduce that risk compared to a smooth-walled cell.

About T.O. Plastics

T.O. Plastics' Clearwater and Otsego, Minnesota plants have produced thermoformed horticultural trays since 1948, placing the company among the top 100 thermoformers in North America. Otter Tail Corporation owns T.O. Plastics today, and reclaimed resin is a standard part of its manufacturing process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the V-shape cell design do?

The V-shape geometry inside each cylindrical cell is intended to direct root growth downward and outward rather than letting roots circle around a smooth cell wall. Root circling in a cell can lead to girdled roots that struggle to establish after transplant.

How is SureRoots different from T.O. Plastics' Standard 1020 Insert line?

SureRoots uses a cylinder-shaped, air-pruning-style cell geometry aimed at deep nursery liner production, while the Standard 1020 Insert line uses square, straight-walled cells sized to a standard 1020 flat tray. They serve different points in nursery production rather than being interchangeable.

How much root volume does each cell provide?

Each SureRoots cell measures 2in OD by 5in deep, giving 11.9 cubic inches of volume, more depth than most standard plug tray cells. This suits liners that spend more time in the cell before transplanting.

Does this tray have drainage?

Yes, this tray includes drainage holes so excess irrigation water passes through instead of pooling around the roots. It ships in a 10.94in x 21.44in footprint, 25 per case.