Vego Garden 16 Pack Bottom Watering Trays Plant Growing Trays for Seedlings, 10" x 10" Seedling Trays

I admit, I was wary of the trays and pots because of the price. I had/have some sturdy pots from Bootstrap Farmer. But what annoyed me was getting some plants out of those pots. Well, to start with, these Vego pots are really heavy duty. They are sturdier than anything I have ever used and will last for years. I think they are worth the price. The design also makes it easy to remove plants. The hole at the bottom lets me poke out the plants easily with a finger. With my other pots, I'd have to squeeze the container hard on all sides and sometimes the plants did not come out easy. Occasionally the roots would suffer. Now, I do think Vego should make the hole a touch smaller. Dry soil can come out of the bottom, so wet your potting mix before filling the pots. Also try to ensure there are some larger pieces of peat of whatever going in the bottom of the pots. I often use filtered soil, but it's too fine for the bottom part of the pots. The best way to prevent soil from coming out is to fill the pots once they are on top of a Vego tray. Don't try to move the pots around, either, because soil can dribble out. I like the half size trays the best for versatility. Once plants develop sufficient roots, most/all of the soil remains in place. Then it is super easy to remove them. Highly recommended, especially with the largest size now available.

These are the best trays I've used. I have both sizes and they are sturdy and will not warp or bend. I can easily carry a full tray without having to worry about it collapsing. I LOVE that they have handles which most trays don't. They work great for bottom watering with and without Vego's seedling trays.