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

The Drain Outlet for Your Botanicare OG Tray System — 4ft Wide Original Grow Tray 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 maximum nutrient 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 integrated drain screen
• 3 punch-out drain screen included — 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
• 4ft wide × 5.5ft long — available in 4ft and 5ft widths to match your greenhouse or grow space
• Ideal for drip, ebb & flow, and lettuce raft — versatile across growing methods
• Modular design — combine with OG Middle and End Trays to build runs from 10ft 6in to 100ft 6in in 5ft increments
• Tray sealant sold separately — use Botanicare BOND THREE for seaming

Who Should Use This

The OG Drain Tray is 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. The 4ft width option means you can match your bench or greenhouse footprint precisely.

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 10ft 6in to 100ft 6in in 5ft increments. Width: 4ft. Length: 5.5ft. Material: Heavy-gauge ABS Plastic. Color: Black. Tray sealant sold separately — Botanicare BOND THREE is recommended.

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. You 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 the containment needed for all three approaches.

How long of a run can I build with OG Trays?

OG Tray runs can be configured from 10ft 6in to 100ft 6in in 5ft increments by adding OG Middle Trays between the Drain Tray and End Tray.

Do I need sealant between OG Tray sections?

Yes — tray sealant is required when seaming OG Tray sections together. Botanicare BOND THREE Lap Tray Sealant Adhesive is the recommended product and is sold separately.