Botanicare Rack Tray - 2ft x 4ft Black

Multiply Propagation Output Without Adding Floor Space — 2ft x 4ft Rack Tray

The Botanicare 2ft x 4ft Rack Tray turns standard chrome wire baker's racks into productive, multi-tier growing systems. By putting vertical shelving space to work for propagation or microgreen production, Botanicare states growers can increase output by more than 300% without adding floor square footage. It's designed to fit standard 48in L x 18in D x 69in H chrome wire shelving, and each tray holds four standard 10in x 20in propagation trays. A specially designed edge trough reduces standing water, keeping each level clean between waterings. Dimensions: 45.5in L x 25.5in W x 3.5in H.

Key Features & Benefits

• Botanicare-Stated 300%+ Production Increase: Uses vertical rack levels to multiply growing capacity without more floor space.
• Fits Standard Chrome Wire Shelving: Sized for 48in L x 18in D x 69in H baker's rack dimensions.
• Holds 4 x 10in x 20in Propagation Trays: Practical density for microgreens and commercial propagation.
• Edge Trough Design: Reduces standing water on the tray surface between waterings.
• Compact Profile: 45.5in L x 25.5in W x 3.5in H fits standard rack shelves without modification.

Who Should Use This

Ideal for commercial propagators, microgreen producers, and hobbyist growers looking to maximize vertical space on existing baker's rack or chrome wire shelving. If you already have wire racks in your facility, this tray is a low-cost upgrade that multiplies production capacity without any additional build-out.

Compatibility

Designed for standard 48in L x 18in D x 69in H chrome wire shelving (baker's racks). Accommodates four 10in x 20in propagation trays. Dimensions: 45.5in L x 25.5in W x 3.5in H. Color: Black.

About Botanicare

Rack Tray is Botanicare's vertical-growing accessory, a Hawthorne Gardening Company brand product built specifically to convert ordinary wire shelving into stacked propagation space.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does using a Rack Tray increase production?

A standard 5-shelf baker's rack gives you 5 levels of growing space in the same floor footprint as one level. Adding a Rack Tray to each shelf multiplies your production area by the number of shelves, which Botanicare states can more than triple output compared to a single floor-level setup.

What shelving does this tray fit?

The Rack Tray is designed for standard chrome wire shelving with dimensions 48in L x 18in D x 69in H. That's the most common baker's rack or metro shelf size, so it should fit most off-the-shelf units without modification.

How does the trough reduce standing water?

The tray's edge is designed with a slight overhang trough that collects drainage runoff and directs it away from the planting surface. That keeps water from pooling under propagation trays between irrigations.

When should I choose the Rack Tray over Botanicare's Pallet Rack Tray?

Choose this Rack Tray (HGC707063) when your shelving is standard chrome wire baker's rack sizing (48in x 18in) holding 4 prop flats. If you're working with full-size 42in x 96in pallet racking instead, the separate Pallet Rack Tray (HGC707328) holding 16 prop flats per level is the better fit.