{"product_id":"bootstrap-farmer-5x5-deep-trays","title":"Bootstrap Farmer 5x5 Deep Trays","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBootstrap Farmer® 5x5 Deep Grow Trays NZ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant a compact growing tray that gives your plants extra root room and media capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eBootstrap Farmer® 5x5 Deep Grow Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extra-strength, heavy-duty reusable tray engineered for small-batch microgreens, sprouted chicken fodder, wheatgrass, and seedling propagation. We're an authorised NZ stockist and we run Bootstrap Farmer equipment every day on our own vertical farm in Ashburton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5.7 cm deep (2.25\"), these trays offer significantly more depth than standard shallow microgreen trays. The added volume makes them ideal for crops requiring deeper root runs, longer growing cycles, or thick grain mats that need superior moisture retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInjection-moulded from thick (1.8–2.0 mm), BPA-free, food-safe polypropylene, these indestructible trays are built to last season after season without buckling, cracking, or warping under weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Deep 5x5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep design balances generous root space with a manageable, modular footprint. They are perfect when you want to run variety trial batches, stagger harvest dates, or maintain a daily fodder rotation for backyard poultry without dedicating an entire 1020 tray to a single crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight 5x5 Deep Grow Trays sit neatly inside a single standard 1020 tray, simplifying transport, bench organisation, and bottom-watering workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built from thick (1.8–2.0 mm), BPA-free, food-safe #5 polypropylene plastic. 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The 5.7 cm depth accommodates heavy root expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLonger-cycle Microgreens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunflower, pea shoots, corn shoots, and nasturtium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheatgrass \u0026amp; Animal Fodder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense root mats with generous moisture retention between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedlings \u0026amp; Pot Starts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up-potting young vegetable starts, herbs, and flowering plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Trials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Testing small batches of new seeds before committing to full-scale production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeep vs Shallow 5x5 Trays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which depth is right for your setup?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eShallow 5x5 Trays\u003c\/strong\u003e are 3.3 cm deep (1.3\") and are engineered specifically for quick-turn microgreens (like radish, broccoli, and mustard) to minimise media usage and speed up harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDeep 5x5 Trays\u003c\/strong\u003e are 5.7 cm deep (2.25\"), providing double the root zone. Choose the deep model if you grow tall crops, longer-cycle sprouts or thick grain fodder, use heavier soil blends, or need longer moisture retention between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.tinyspacegreenz.co.nz\/products\/bootstrap-farmer-5x5-shallow-trays\"\u003eCompare our 5x5 Shallow Trays here\u003c\/a\u003e if you are mainly focused on quick-turn microgreens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Bottom-Watering in a 1020 System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModular growing gives you complete control over your grow space. By placing eight holed 5x5 trays inside a solid (no-hole) 1020 tray, you can bottom-water an entire batch simultaneously without disturbing delicate top foliage or rinsing away seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #6b8e23;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Tip \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight 5x5 Deep Trays fit inside standard 1020 shallow or deep trays. For optimal nesting and even watering, stick to trays of the same depth within a single 1020 unit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Longevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash with warm, soapy water or sanitise between cycles. 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