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Roots obviously grow down and in every nursery tray there is only a round drainage hole at the bottom of the cell. Roots hit the bottom of the tray and circle around the edge and around that hole. A circle on the bottom means circling roots.
The Winstrip tray doesn not have a circle on the bottom, rather it has a strip that extends across the entire bottom of the cell and slits on the sides that reach the opposite corners of tray. These features air prune the roots. The root try to circle but hits the air in those corners and stops. The root then gets strong as is waits to be transplanted.
It is all about that Winstrip shape at the bottom of the cell. It holds in soil and air prunes.
Winstrip® is a registered trademark of Neversink Tools
Made in the USA from food grade BPA-free recycled plastic
Winstrip work with all 1020 sized flat fillers, seeders and conveyers.
Mixed Pallets
By far the most popular choice among small scale farmers is the mixed pallet of 400 trays. Choose "Mixed Pallet" and "400 Tray Pallet" to order this option. After you order, contact us to let us know what combination, in units of ten, which trays (50, 72. 128) you want as part of the 400 total. Any combination in units of ten is fine with us.
Contact us for pricing if ordering 1200 trays or more.
three years
Winstrip 1020 cell trays are gauranteed against breakage during normal use for three years. This is for all winstrips purchased retail directly from Neversink Tools in 2021 and beyond.*
The Winstrip Tray may have had the greatest positive impact on the nursery industry in recent times.
The Winstrip Tray is an invention by Aart Van Wingerden more than 25 years ago. Aart was from Holland where soil blocking was developed. His knowledge of the well known benefits of soil block air pruning was the basis for the design of the Winstrip Tray.
Research and development for The Winstrip was funded by The Van Wingerden Company; a $240 million horticultural powerhouse.
Winstrip manufacturing and trademark was transferred from Van Wingerden to Neversink Farm in 2017. Neversink Farm has stayed true to the proven design and high quality of The Winstrip used by countless farms and nurseries around the world for decades.
Winstrip Trays
"Switching to Winstrip Trays had the biggest affect on my farm's production compared to all the changes we have made at Neversink over the years." -Conor Crickmore
The Winstrip Tray makes soil blocks obsolete. These trays bring all the benefits of soil blocks without any of the downside.
Benefits
Air pruning
Stronger Roots
No Over watering
Do not dry out as easily
Better Plant Survival
Healthier with Less Disease
Air Circulation Around Cells
Fast to fill
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We are manufacturing trays in more sizes but we have not released the dates
Air Pruning
Large bottom holes that extend across the cell not only make it easy to remove starts but air prune the roots preventing root circling. Thus Transplants can be left longer in the tray if needed. Transplants are also healthier and grow quickly when transplanted.
Heavy Duty
Each tray weighs in at over 1.7 pounds. They stack and nest for easy storage. They are made with thick UV resistant plastic of the highest quality to last for many, many years. I have had mine for 10 years and they still work great.
Wind Strips
Winstrips open cell design allows more air which creates a healthier environment. Each cell has vertical air spaces and strips where air can flow around each cell. More importantly these slits extend all the way to the bottom corners of the cell. This creates healthy starts with much less disease.
Unlike regular flimsy vacuum formed nursery trays, Winstrips do not require a bottom tray for handling. Winstrips can be moved around easily with one hand as they are built thick and tuff.
For farm scale use in Greenhouses, Winstrips should be used on vented tables to get the best air circulation. Winstrips provide airflow around every cell and bottom trays would interfere with that functionality.
If you are starting seedlings in your house and want to protect furniture and floors or just like to bottom water. Winstrips uniquely provide airflow from above and below, so bottom trays will still allow air around your seedlings. Thus, you will still get most of the benefits and with Winstrips' open cells, watering is a breeze. Many home gardeners use our trays with bottom trays. Photo: @texasecofarms
Conor's Tip
50 - Tomato, Cucumber, Artichoke, Squash, Eggplant, Pepper, Melon, Pumpkins
72 - Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussel Sprout, Bean, Cauliflower, Kale, Chard, Collards, Corn, Parsley
128 - Lettuce Head, Beet, Celery, Bok Choy, Fennel, Kohlrabi, Leek, Onion, Pea, Basil, Scallion
Best Trays Available
Seedlings are healthier because there is less disease due to added airflow. When planted they begin growing faster due to less transplant shock because of air pruned roots.
Best Trays Available
For the Small Scale Vegetable Farmer there is no better tray than the Winstrip
50 Cell Tray
Cell Size - 1.6" width x 2.72" Depth
Cell Volume - 6 in³ (98 cc)
Tray Volume - 4.916 liters
Tray Dimension - 19.6" x 9.75"
72 Cell Tray
Cell Size - 1.3" width x 2.3" Depth
Cell Volume - 3.4 in³ (55 cc)
Tray Volume - 1.06 liters
Tray Dimension - 19.88" x 9.9"
128 Cell Tray
Cell Size - 1" width x 1.9" Depth
Cell Volume - 1.4 in³ (23 cc)
Tray Volume - .776 liters
Tray Dimension - 19.6" x 9.75"