Air Tray®

Air Tray®
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Air Tray®

Product catalog summary
Introduction to Plant-IT-Friendly™
Plant-IT-Friendly™ is an innovative system within the Air Tray® framework, enabling plant propagation and sales without plastic pots. It integrates Ellepot rooting with a biodegradable sleeve, reducing plastic use by up to 95%.
Air Tray® System Benefits
  • Better Rooting & Flexible Timing: Prevents root spiraling and damage, allowing delayed shipping or transplanting without quality loss.
  • Labor Efficiency: Forkable racks facilitate moving multiple trays, reducing labor and pathogen risk.
  • Scalable Production: Compatible with automation systems for seamless scaling from propagation to planting.
Technological Integration
The system combines patented root-zone airflow with automation and efficient handling, suitable for various plant types including forestry plugs, fruit trees, and perennials.
Product Features
  • Root Pruning: Air pruning promotes root branching and prevents root girdling.
  • Handling: Protects the root system during plant removal and transplant.
  • Faster Planting: Allows for earlier and faster transplanting with less root damage.
Product Specifications
  • Various tray configurations are available, designed for specific plant types such as tropicals, hemp, cannabis, and forestry.
  • Trays are manufactured by Blackmore Company and are available in thermoform and injection molded options.
Testimonials
  • Scott Powell from Dutchman Trees highlights the flexibility and reduced labor provided by the Air Tray® system.
  • John Place from Nourse Farms notes the seamless integration and labor reduction across operations.
Conclusion
The Air Tray® system addresses modern horticultural challenges by reducing labor, enhancing plant quality, and promoting sustainability. It is trusted by growers worldwide for its efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview of Tray Types
The document details specifications of thermoform and injection molded trays designed for various plant propagation needs, manufactured by Blackmore Company and Proptek.
Thermoform Trays
  • 28 Tray Count (Tray ID 89480): For deep 60mm Ellepots, suitable for hemp, cannabis, hops, and native plants.
  • 32 Tray Count (Tray ID 82130): For 60x80mm Ellepots, ideal for native and ornamental shrubs.
  • 32 Tray Count (Tray ID 89010): For 50mm Ellepots, used for stepping up crops like cannabis and hemp.
  • 18 Tray Count (Tray ID 89280 & 81920): Designed for fruit and nut trees, promoting air root pruning.
  • 20 & 21 Tray Count (Tray ID 82020 & 82010): For grapevine propagation, offering alternatives to plastic pots.
  • 10 Tray Count (Tray ID 82110 & 82100): Versatile for foliage, vegetables, herbs, and perennials.
  • 8 Tray Count (Tray ID 82030 & 81870): For tree production and landscape crops.
  • 6 Tray Count (Tray ID 82080 & 82090): For large containers, reducing grow time.
  • 4 Tray Count (Tray ID 82170): For soft fruits like strawberries and raspberries.
Injection Molded Trays
  • 345 Tray Count (Tray ID 345S60H-1): Ideal for forestry growers, offering excellent drainage and aeration.
  • 165 Tray Count (Tray ID 165S64L): Designed for hydroponic lettuce.
  • 126 Tray Count (Tray ID 126S60H): For forestry and woody ornamentals.
  • 128 Tray Count (Tray ID 128S101(SF) & 128S67I): Versatile for hydroponic lettuce, tissue culture, and forestry applications.
  • 150 Tray Count (Tray ID 89540): Suitable for seed and cutting propagation.
  • 112 Tray Count (Tray ID 89580): Excellent for both seed and cutting propagation.
Key Features
  • Air Tray® design promotes air root pruning and optimal air circulation.
  • Trays are designed to accommodate specific plant types and growth stages.
  • Options available for reducing plastic waste and increasing transplant efficiency.
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Catalog excerpts

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Less Labor. More Plants. More Flexibility. Built for today’s pressures. Ready for tomorrow’s demands. Across the globe, growers are under pressure. Labor is harder to find, costs are rising, and sustainability isn’t just a goal — it’s a requirement. At the same time, expectations are higher than ever: crops must root faster, transplant easier, and grow more consistently. That’s why we built Air Tray ® — not just as a better tray, but as a smarter system for modern plant production. Air Tray ® is a platform. It combines patented root-zone airflow with automation, efficient handling, and a plantable...

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Proven in the Field. Trusted by Growers. Air Tray ® isn’t just an idea on paper — it’s already in the ground at top nurseries around the world. From large-scale forestry producers to specialized perennial and fruit tree growers, more and more operations are turning to the Air Tray ® system to stay productive under pressure. Whether they’re cutting transplant time in half or eliminating plastic pots from retail, the results speak for themselves. Grow with Air Tray® – From Start to Shelf Propagation — Clean, uniform plant starts in Ellepot inside the Air Tray. Roots are air-pruned. Media holds...

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Catalogue Index Air Trays® Air Tray® Technologies Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Plant-It-Friendly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Thermoform Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Injection Molded Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-20 Better Rooting Air Tray® Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ellepot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Healthy Plants • Healthy Planet • Healthy Profits By Blackmore Co. No Tags Needed Paper-based, recyclable sleeves Custom printing at the time shipping Print up to 3,000 sleeves per hour Fully customizable Automation solutions available Competitive price points Sized to fit up to 2-gallon Ellepots Save on labor

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Vegetable, Annuals, Perennials, Stage III Tissue Culture 144 Tray Count, 8 x 18 configuration 1760 Trays per pallet Thermoform Tray ID 89360 Description A 144-count tray for 20mm Ellepots, was designed with stage Ill tissue culture propagation in mind. The Ellepot stabilized media facilitates early grading after plants are removed from mist, helping to promote uniform growth and devel opment early in the development process. The Ellepot is well-suited to accommodate frequent, low-volume mist applications, to maintain crop turgidity without causing waterlogging. Applica ble for other comparable...

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Thermoform Trays for Propagation Hemp and Cannabis (seed and vegetative cuttings), Perennials Tropicals, Bougainvillea, Shrubs 73 tray count, Staggered configuration 1760 trays per pallet Thermoform Tray ID 89370 72 Tray Count, 6 x 12 configuration 1760 trays per pallet Thermoform Tray ID 88750 A 73-count for 35mm Ellepots, was designed for fast-rooting tropicals like bouganvillea, that require a deeper cell to support the rapid root development, while providing enough time for the vegetative top growth to build. Applicable for other fast rooting tropical shrub or temperate shrub crops. A 72-count...

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Forestry, Hemp, Cannabis, Perennials, Woody Ornamentals Air Tray® 72 ct. • 72 Tray count, 6 x 12 configuration Description A 72ct for the 35mm Ellepots, was designed to accommodate both seed and vegetative cutting propagation. The soil volume will produce a robust transplant for both field and container. The Ellepot expands it versatility by offering early grading based on germination and cutting take rates. Manufactured by Blackmore Company Forestry, Fruit Trees, Nut Trees AIR TRAY*Thermoform Trays for Step-up and Finished Production • 72 Tray Count, 6 x 12 configuration Description A 72ct for...

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Thermoform Trays for Step-up and Finished Production Injection Molded Trays for Propagation Ornamental shrubs, Perennials Hardwood and Softwood Berries, Perennials 55 Tray count, staggered configuration 1760 Trays per pallet Thermoform Tray ID 89430 50 Tray count, 5 x 10 configuration 1760 Trays per pallet Thermoform Tray ID 88830 A 55-count for 45mm Ellepots, was designed for the ornamental shrub category and accomodates softwood, semi-hardwood and hardwood vegetative cuttings. The Air Tray® design promotes optimal root growth and even water distribution throughout the cell. Air Tray® Technologies...

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Thermoform Trays for Step-up and Finished Production Injection Molded Trays for Propagation Hemp and Cannabis (seed and vegetative cuttings) Natives, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Perennials 50 Tray count, 5 x 10 configuration 1760 Trays per pallet Thermoform Tray ID 89470 36 Tray count, 9 x 4 configuration 1120 Trays per pallet Thermoform Tray ID 89220 A 50-count for 40mm Ellepots, was designed to accommodate both seed and vegetative cutting propagation for hemp and cannabis crops. The more robust cell size (compared with 89100) accommodates additional growth and development for a more mature...

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Thermoform Trays for Step-up and Finished Production Injection Molded Trays for Propagation Cannabis, Hemp, Forestry, Perennials Hemp, Canabis, Hops, Native Plants 32 Tray count, 8 x 4 configuration 1440 Trays per pallet Thermoform Tray ID 89010 28 Tray count, 4 x 7 configuration 1120 Trays per pallet Thermoform Tray ID 89480 A 32-count for 50mm Ellepots, was designed for stepping up crops such as cannabis and hemp, forestry and perennial liners. The 50mm Ellepot provides more space to build and condition these crops before finished transplant. Consider starting these crops with Air Tray® 89100...

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Thermoform Trays for Step-up and Finished Production Injection Molded Trays for Propagation Grapevines, Quart Alternative 21 Tray count, 3 x 7 configuration 1260 Trays per pallet Thermoform Tray ID 82010 18 Tray count, 3 x 6 configuration 1120 Trays per pallet Thermoform Tray ID 81920 A 21-count for 60mm Ellepots, was designed for grapevine propagation. The cell depth accommodates the longer cuttings, and the Air Tray® design ensures proper air circulation throughout the cell during callus formation and subsequent root development. The cell volume is comparable to that of a quart container, offering...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.