BootStrap Farmer Microgreen Trays
Hands down the best growing trays I’ve ever used are BootStrap Farmer Microgreen Trays. Heavy duty, easy to clean, and useful for way more than microgreens.
If you’re searching for BootStrap Farmer microgreen trays, you’re probably tired of flimsy trays that crack, warp, and make cleanup annoying. These are the best 10×20 trays I’ve ever used. I own over 100 of them—and I still buy more when I expand.
Heavy-duty 10×20 trays that actually last
These are solid, easy to clean, and genuinely multipurpose. I use trays with holes sitting inside trays without holes for drainage (a simple hybrid hydroponic method for microgreens). That gives you clean drainage management and makes resets fast.
My go-to tray setup
- Tray with holes for growing
- Tray without holes underneath for drainage catch
- Fast resets and clean workflow between cycles
Why I recommend these over cheap trays
- They don’t flex like thin trays
- Easy to clean and reuse
- They survive real farm abuse (see the short below)
BootStrap Farmer trays in real use
My “abuse test” short (yes… I ran it over)
This short really shows what I mean by heavy duty. It’s funny—but it’s also the most honest durability test I’ve done on trays.
More than microgreens: how I use these trays
Use #1: drainage trays
I use trays without holes as clean catch basins. It keeps shelves clean and gives you a simple “hybrid hydroponic” workflow.
Use #2: blackout domes
I’ve used these as blackout domes over standard 10×20 trays, plus pots and planters. It’s one of those “multipurpose” wins that makes them worth owning.
My thoughts & review (full)
These are hands down the best growing trays I’ve ever used. The heavy duty trays are so solid, easy to clean, and useful for many things besides growing microgreens. For example, I use them as drainage trays, and I’ve used them as blackout domes for standard 10 inch by 20 inch trays, pots, and planters.
Solid quality, relatively affordable, buy one and never need to get them again. I own over 100 of these trays! I use the ones with holes, sitting in trays without holes for drainage (hybrid hydroponic method) for growing microgreens.
Love the company, based in USA, tons of good reviews. If someone needs a tray, this company has the absolute best. My funny short really puts them to the test—I even run it over with my van and it’s still good to use!
Which version should you buy first?
- Tray with holes if you’re actively growing microgreens and want proper drainage
- Tray without holes if you want a clean catch basin (or if you’re using them as blackout domes / under pots)
- Best combo: holes tray sitting inside a no-hole tray for clean bottom watering and quick cleanup
BootStrap Farmer Microgreen Trays — check price & options
If you want the trays I use, use the link below. If you’re building a full starter setup, also check my Beginner Gardening Tools page for more gear.
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FAQ: BootStrap Farmer Microgreen Trays
Are these trays really “buy once and done”?
For normal use, yes. They’re heavy duty and don’t feel disposable like thin trays. That’s why I own 100+ and keep using the same ones cycle after cycle.
How do you set them up for microgreens?
I use a tray with holes inside a tray without holes. The bottom tray catches drainage and lets you bottom-water cleanly, which keeps cleanup easy and your shelves protected.
Can I use them as drainage trays or under pots?
Yes. The no-hole versions are perfect as drainage catch trays under pots, planters, or microgreen trays. It’s one of the reasons these feel “multipurpose” instead of single-use.
Can they be used as blackout domes?
Yes. I’ve used them as blackout domes over standard 10×20 trays and other containers. It’s a simple trick that works and saves you from buying dedicated blackout domes.
Where can I find more starter gear?
If you’re new and building out your setup, go here for more essentials: Beginner Gardening Tools.