Botanicare Original Grow Tray Drain Tray - 4ft W × 5.5ft L Black

The Drain Outlet for Your Botanicare OG Tray System — 4ft Wide Drain Tray

The Botanicare® Original Grow Tray Drain Tray anchors your OG tray run as the drainage outlet piece. Constructed from heavy-gauge ABS plastic that resists bowing, cracking, and leaking, it features 4.5-inch sidewalls for solution containment whether you're running drip, ebb and flow, or lettuce raft. The included drain screen with 3 punch-outs simplifies plumbing connection. Available in 4ft width. Tray sealant sold separately.

Key Features & Benefits

• Drain Outlet Piece: The starting point for any OG Tray run, with an integrated drain screen.
• 3 Punch-Out Drain Screen: Flexible plumbing line access at the drain end.
• 4.5in Sidewalls: Generous depth for solution containment across all growing methods.
• Heavy-Gauge ABS Plastic: Resists bowing, cracking, and leaking under full crop loads.
• Modular Design: Combine with OG Middle and End Trays to build runs from 10ft6in to 100ft6in in 5ft increments.

Who Should Use This

The essential starting component for any Botanicare Original Grow Tray run. Growers building new systems or replacing a worn drain section will find this the cornerstone piece for everything from compact 10ft runs to commercial 100ft configurations.

Compatibility

Designed for use within the Botanicare Original Grow Tray (OG) system. Combine with Botanicare OG Middle Trays and OG End Trays to build custom run lengths from 10ft6in to 100ft6in in 5ft increments. Width: 4ft. Length: 5.5ft. Material: Heavy-gauge ABS Plastic. Color: Black. Tray sealant sold separately — Botanicare BOND THREE is recommended.

About Botanicare

Botanicare, a Hawthorne Gardening Company brand best known for its liquid nutrient lines, also engineers a full OG Tray benching system — the Drain Tray is the fixed starting point every OG run is built around.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Drain Tray in the OG system?

The Drain Tray contains the drain outlet for the entire tray run — all nutrient solution exits through this piece. It is always placed at one end of the run, with Middle Trays extending the length and an End Tray sealing the opposite end.

What are the 3 punch-outs on the drain screen?

The drain screen offers three possible plumbing connection positions. Select the most convenient location for your drain line and punch out that opening to route your plumbing.

What growing methods are OG Trays compatible with?

Botanicare OG Trays are designed for drip irrigation, ebb and flow (flood and drain), and lettuce raft growing methods. The 4.5in sidewall depth provides containment for all three approaches.

When do I need a Middle Tray instead of just a Drain and End Tray?

Add Middle Trays whenever your total desired run length exceeds what a single Drain Tray and End Tray combination provides on its own. Combining sections in 5ft increments is how you dial in the exact run length your bench or greenhouse footprint needs.