TEKU® UT Extra Tall Transport & Cultivation Tray - 8-Pocket (2×4) - Round - 19.25in L × 9.625in W × 4.875in H

TEKU UT Extra Tall Transport & Cultivation Tray - 8-Pocket (2x4) - Round - 19.25in L x 9.625in W x 4.875in H

This TEKU UT Extra Tall tray is built around one specific round pot, VCC 12 F US, and it's the extra height of the pockets -- 4.875 inches -- that sets it apart from a standard-depth tray. That depth gives taller root balls a fully supported cradle rather than a shallow seat, which keeps individual pots from tipping or shifting during transport and on the sales floor.

The 8-pocket (2x4) round layout measures 19.25in L x 9.625in W x 4.875in H overall and is molded from carefully prepared recycled plastics, with a weight-optimized wall structure that trims material and shipping weight without giving up rigidity.

Key Features & Benefits

• Extra-tall pocket depth — at 4.875 inches, the pocket cradles more of a taller round pot's body than a standard-depth tray, reducing wobble and tip-over risk during handling.
• Even irrigation across all 8 positions — tray geometry is shaped to distribute water consistently to every pocket, so plants at the tray's corners aren't shortchanged compared to those in the middle.
• Trouble-free denesting — consistent stacking geometry lets empty trays separate cleanly, instead of jamming together the way warped or inconsistently molded trays often do.
• Secure pot fastening — the pocket shape is built to hold VCC 12 F US pots snugly in place through transport and display, cutting down on shifting inside the tray.
• Recycled-content, weight-optimized build — the tray is molded from prepared recycled plastics with a wall design tuned to cut material use and shipping weight while holding up under repeated handling.

Who Should Use This

This tray is built for growers and wholesalers running the round VCC 12 F US pot line who need the pockets deep enough to properly seat a taller container. It also suits retailers who receive plants pre-loaded on TEKU trays and want a tray that keeps displaying without the pots leaning or tipping in the rack.

About Poppelmann

Poppelmann is a German plastics maker. It's headquartered in Lohne, Germany. Production runs across multiple European sites. Its TEKU line targets commercial growers and nurseries. The company runs its own injection-molding tooling. That keeps dimensions tight and consistent across large runs. That consistency matters for a nursery. Growers match thousands of trays to thousands of pots. TEKU products sell through professional grow supply channels. That distribution covers North America and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this tray have deeper pockets than a standard tray?

The extra-tall pocket profile is built to match the VCC 12 F US pot's height, giving the pot a fully seated cradle rather than resting on a shallow ledge. That deeper seat is what keeps taller pots from tipping during transport and on a display shelf.

How do I know if a different round pot will fit these pockets?

The tray is sized specifically for VCC 12 F US and is not listed as compatible with other pot codes. Using a different pot size risks a loose or unstable fit, so check your pot's exact dimensions against VCC 12 F US before ordering.

Is the recycled plastic construction as durable as virgin plastic?

Poppelmann prepares its recycled material specifically for this application and pairs it with a weight-optimized wall structure engineered to hold up under repeated handling. The goal is to cut material use and shipping weight without sacrificing the tray's structural performance.

Does this tray work for both shipping and retail display?

Yes, it's built as a dual-purpose tray, so the same unit that carries plants through transport continues to support drainage, stability, and presentation on the sales floor. There's no need to move plants into a second tray after delivery.