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Soil blocks need rigid support when wet and a tray depth that fits your watering method. Standard 1020 footprint trays are the practical starting point; solid trays suit bottom watering while mesh designs provide drainage. These current options cover distinct depths and constructions.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Mesh Deep Extra Strength Tray | $6–$8 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Mesh Shallow Extra Strength Tray | $5–$8 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Extra Strength Tray | $6–$9 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Microgreen Tray | $6–$8 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Epic 16-Cell Seed Starting Tray | $10–$20 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Seed Starter Kit – Soil Block Trays and Humidity Domes | $40–$55 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | SUNPACK 1020 Heavy Duty Mesh Tray 2.3-Inch | $25.74 per five-pack | Amazon |
| 8 | SUNPACK 10-by-20 Heavy Duty Shallow Seed Starting Tray | $5–$10 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Jiffy Plastic Plant Tray 11 by 22 Inches | $10.20 | Amazon · eBay |
| 10 | Swift Blocker Commercial Series Blocker Tray 72 | $175 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Mesh Deep Extra Strength Tray
A 2.5-inch-deep mesh tray marketed for soil-block propagation.
- 2.5-inch depth
- mesh base
- drainage
- needs a catch tray for bottom watering
Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Mesh Shallow Extra Strength Tray
A shallow mesh tray for smaller blocks and drainage-focused setups.
- 1-inch depth
- mesh base
- low profile
- limited water volume
Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Extra Strength Tray
A solid 1020-format tray for supporting blocks and bottom watering.
- solid base
- extra-strength plastic
- contains water
- needs careful cleaning
Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Microgreen Tray
A shallow extra-strength tray that can hold a dense group of small blocks.
- shallow format
- rigid plastic
- easy handling
- not for tall water reservoirs
Epic 16-Cell Seed Starting Tray
A cell tray for gardeners using blocks only at an earlier stage before potting on.
- 16 cells
- seed-starting tray
- organized starts
- not a flat soil-block carrier
Seed Starter Kit – Soil Block Trays and Humidity Domes
A bundled tray and dome setup intended for soil-block seed starting.
- tray and dome kit
- soil-block setup
- matched components
- more cost than a bare tray
SUNPACK 1020 Heavy Duty Mesh Tray 2.3-Inch
A reinforced 10-by-20-inch mesh-bottom tray specifically described for soil blocks.
- 2.3-inch depth
- mesh bottom
- drainage with rigid build
- sold as a five-pack
SUNPACK 10-by-20 Heavy Duty Shallow Seed Starting Tray
A one-inch shallow 1020-format tray explicitly marketed for soil-block use.
- 10 by 20 inches
- 1-inch depth
- very low profile
- drain holes need a catch tray
Jiffy Plastic Plant Tray 11 by 22 Inches
A solid nursery tray suitable as a catch and carrying tray beneath soil blocks.
- 11 by 22 inches
- solid plastic
- bottom-water compatible
- not an exact 1020 interior
Swift Blocker Commercial Series Blocker Tray 72
A dedicated blocker tray made for the Swift Blocker 72 system rather than a universal flat.
- 72-block system
- matched blocker tray
- exact system fit
- specialized and expensive
Buying tips
- Confirm the tray’s interior dimensions against your blocker’s block count.
- Use a rigid solid tray under mesh trays when bottom watering indoors.
- Lift wet blocks from underneath; loose trays can flex and fracture them.
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