Forestry
ihort's Q Plugs and/or EXcel plugs are made for easy handling and strong plant growth. Either of the ihort plugs combined with the company's knowledge of trays and desired root growth are designed to give the industry the perfect combination to obtain straight, evenly branched lateral roots. The ihort system of growing can be used either for planting into the field or they can be used for a plug-to-plug system. Use any form of automation you wish. The Q Plug will work with any combination. ihort has all sorts of custom trays and plugs we manufacture for individual companies. Give us a call for any custom sizes of plugs or trays.

Plug-in-Plug or for planting straight in the ground. The Q Plugs and the new EXcel Plugs are revolutionizing the forestry industry. Give us a call for any custom sizes of plugs or trays .


The quality of a mature tree is only as good as its roots were when it was a seedling

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200 PowerTray - Open Bottom
200 PowerTray - Open Bottom
Item: T10QPUS200QS New!
Price The 200 Power tray was designed for plug in plug forestry tree liners. This rugged open bottom tray is reusable and is perfect for developing branching strong roots.  This try is available in the regular bottom as well (see picture of the 162 tray)
Tray Size (in): 11 W x 19 1/4 L x 1 3/4 D
Tray Size (mm): 277 W x 484 L x 44 D
Cell Count: 200
Cell Shape: Square
Cell Size (in): 3/4 Sq x 1 3/4 D
Cell Size (mm): 19 Sq x 44 D
162 PowerTray - Open Bottom
162 PowerTray - Open Bottom
Item: T10QPUS162QS New!
 Price The 162 Power- tray has an completely open bottom. Originally designed for forest tree liners, but good for all around general ornamentals and trees as well.
Tray Size (in): 10 1/2 W x 20 7/8 L x 2 1/4 D
Tray Size (mm): 267 W x 530 L x 56 D
Cell Count: 162
Cell Shape: Square
Cell Size (in): 1 Sq x 2 1/4 D
Cell Size (mm): 25 Sq x 56 D

338/12 Round - Short
338/12 Round - Short
Item: T20B338 Short New!
All new tray designed for use in Silvaculture and trees seedlings. This tray and plug size was designed to be used in Plug-to-Plug transplants, primarily tree seedlings and cuttings, but also used for flower crops, seeds and ornamental cuttings. A very efficient tray.
Tray Size (in): 13 1/2 W x 26 1/2 L x 1 3/4 D
Tray Size (mm): 343 W x 673 L x 44 D
Cell Count: 338
Cell Shape: Round
Cell Size (in): 3/4 Rnd x 1 3/4 D
Cell Size (mm): 19 Rnd x 44 D
Unit per Box: 6
Loose trays/Pallet: 350
Boxes per Pallet: Kits = 5/Box& 130 Pallet
200 Round
200 Round
Item: PQ20B200

The 200 tray was the very first round cell EPS tray ever made originally used for vegetable transplants. This tray is used extensively in the forestry industry and is used as a liner for general ornamentals. As with all plants grown in the Q Plug everything always ships and arrives in good condition.  This cell size is made for automated transplanting in the field.


Tray Size (in): 13 1/2 W x 26 1/2 L
Tray Size (mm): 343 W x 673 L
Cell Count: 200 Cells per Tray-4 trays per Box - 19lbs
Cell Shape: Round
Cell Size (in): 7/8 Rnd x 1 1/4 D
Cell Size (mm): 22 Rnd x 57 D
Cell Volume (cc): 19
Cells/Sq Ft: 85
Unit per Box: 4
Loose trays/Pallet: 220
Boxes per Pallet: 42

128 Round
128 Round
Item: PQ20 B128
This tray was originally made for watermelon transplants. The design was so geometrically perfect it soon became in demand for trees and general ornamentals as a large pre-finished liner. 
Tray Size (in): 13 1/2 W x 26 1/2 L
Tray Size (mm): 343 W x 673 L
Cell Count: 128 cells in each tray- 4 trays per Box-19lbs
Cell Shape: Round
Cell Size (in): 1 1/4 Rnd x 2 1/4 D
Cell Size (mm): 32 Rnd x 57 D
Unit per Box: 4
Loose trays/Pallet: 220
72 Round
72 Round
Item: PQ20B72
This tray was originally developed for sugar cane production in Hawaii. It has since become very popular in Hydroponics and is used as a large liner for trees and ornamentals.
Tray Size (in): 13 1/2 W x 26 1/2 L
Tray Size (mm): 343 W x 673 L
Cell Count: 72 cell tray -
Cell Shape: Round
Cell Size (in): 1 7/8 Rnd x 3 D
Cell Size (mm): 47 Rnd x 76 D
Unit per Box: 3
Loose trays/Pallet: 220
Boxes per Pallet: 42

400/4 Seedling
400/4 Seedling
Item: T20B400
This tray was originally developed for Dole Foods (formally Bud of California) to be used for lettuce transplants with very specialized automation equipment. Since that time this tray has proven to be one of the very best for micro plugs.
Tray Size (in): 12 3/4 W x 12 3/4 L x 1 3/4 D
Tray Size (mm): 324 W x 324 L x 44 D
Cell Count: 400
Cell Shape: Square
Cell Size (in): 1/2 Sq x 1 3/4 D
Cell Size (mm): 13 Sq x 44 D
Unit per Box: 10
Quick Start tree containers
Quick Start tree containers
Item: C30A1.5LOpen bottom
This is the very latest in growing trees. Currently being used for fruit trees and citrus, but good for much more. Look at the open bottom. We also have carrying tray for both sizes. Call for more information

Tube Carrier - EPS
Tube Carrier - EPS
Item: T20B72Tube Carrier

This tray can be used with any rail system and promotes great air pruning. Also works well with a bottom watering system. Can be used with tubes # 3 and # 4.


Tray Size (in): 26.5" X 13.5" X 3"
Cell Count: 72
Cell Shape: Sq.
Cell Size (in): 2"