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Cone-tainers

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Quick Description: These narrow "Cone-tainers" allow for considerable plant growth in a small space. The tall, cone-shaped design and internal vertical anti-spiral ribs let roots grow deep and straight.
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Description

These narrow "Cone-tainers" allow for considerable plant growth in a small space. The tall, cone-shaped design and internal vertical anti-spiral ribs let roots grow deep and straight. Each individual cell has a center drainage hole on the bottom and four side-drain holes on the tapered end.

SC7 cells have a cell diameter of 1.5" and a depth of 5.5".

SC10 cells have a cell diameter of 1.5" and a depth of 8.25".

The Cone-tainer tray is 24"L x 12"W x 6.75"H and can hold up to 98 of the SC7 and SC10 cells.

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Product Q&A

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Q
Can seedlings be started as seeds here with proper soils?
A
Seedlings for trees and bushes can be started in the Cone-tainers.
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Are the white cones opaque?
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The Cone-tainers would are considered solid white or black in color.
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Does the SC10 default to be the white one? How many cycles do the white and black cells can be used?
A
The SC10 Cone-tainers come in standard white and have a life expectancy of approximately 3-5 years while the SC10R come in standard black and have a life expectancy of approximately 4-6 years.
Q
Would these be good starter trays for vegetable plants?
A
Our master gardener stated that the Cone-tainers can be used as starter trays for vegetable planting.
Q
How do I order the tray for 98 cone-tainers? It doens't seem to be an option?
A
Located directly across from our product image you will find a selection box with a scroll bar listing all of the sizes/options that we offer.
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Will a 1020 tray fit under the cone-tainer tray to allow for drainage?
A
Yes, a 1020 Tray can be placed inside of the Cone-Tainers tray and allow for drainage.
Q
Difference in quality between recycled and non?
A
The black Cone-tainers are constructed with recycled polystyrene while the white Cone-tainers are constructed with low-density polyethylene. The difference in materials will determine the price point of the product.
Q
Can the Cone-trainer tray be used with the Deepots cones?
A
Unfortunately, the Cone-tainer Tray cannot be used with the Deepots.
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Can/Do you plant the the item in the ground or do you have to remove from the cone prior to planting?
A
You will need to remove the Cone-tainers prior to planting into the ground.
Q
If a person used only half the sites would this work for strawberries?
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Our master gardener advised against using the Cone-tainers for growing strawberries due to the narrow cell diameter.
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What is the volume of the C10 Cells in ml. or oz.?
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The SC7 Cone-tainers have a volume of 107ml while the SC10 Cone-tainers have a volume of 164ml.
Q
Is there any kind of humidity done that will fit on top of the base? I'm trying to root some rose cuttings and need the humidity.
A
Unfortunately, we do not currently carry a Humidity Dome that can be used with the Cone-tainers.
Q
I am building a greenhouse for citrus, looking forward to buy all supplies. Will these trays work for growing citrus trees after seed germinates?
A
The Cone-tainers should be able to be used effectively in this application.
Q
I know they need deep pots but what are the best pots for starting Bismarckia palm seedlings?
A
Our master gardener suggested the use of a container that is at least 14" deep. He suggested using the 4" x 14" Treepots (CN-SS-TP).
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How many cubic inches are the SC7 and also the SC10?
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The SC7 Cone-tainers have a cell volume of 6.5 cu. in. while the SC10 Cone-tainers have a cell volume of 10.0 cu. in.
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Is there a tray (without holes) that will fit under this setup?
A
The 1020 Tray w/o holes can be placed inside the Cone-tainers tray for drainage.
Q
Can the Cone-tainers be used effectively with heat mats?
A
Our master gardener stated that the Cone-tainers have not designed for use with heat mats.
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What container system would you say is best for pine tree seedling (balsam & fraser fir)?
A
Our master gardener suggested using the SC10 Cone-tainers for starting balsam and fraser fir pine tree seedlings.
Q
Why do the cells have a life expectancy? What material are they made of?
A
Most plastic made horticulture/gardening products will have some type life expectancy information due to breakdown of the materials over time and normal exposure to the elements. Per a previously answered question posted to the product page, "the black Cone-tainers are constructed with recycled polystyrene while the white Cone-tainers are constructed with low-density polyethylene."
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How long can I leave my tree seedlings in these pots before transplanting to a larger one or planting in the ground?
A
Our master gardener suggests removal of your tree seedlings once you begin to notice root development growing from the bottom of the Cone-tainers and before the roots begin to circle.
Q
what is the best way to remove oak tree seedlings from the Cone-tainers without damaging the roots?
A
Our master gardener stated that he normally allows the soil to become somewhat dry and then loosens the soil around the edges of the Cone-tainer with a thin, blunt object before gently removing the growing plants.
Q
Is a bottom tray typically used to keep the cone-tainers watered, like how regular square or round pots sit in a 1020 tray and can absorb water from the tray? I find that my seedings dry out quickly as they get larger due to the small amount of soil and the cone-tainers would need to be in about an inch of water using the cone-tainer tray for water to be reachable by roots at the bottom of the cone-tainer.
A
The SC10 Cone-tainers can be used with a 1020 tray for bottom watering purposes, however, based on the length of the two trays, one of the 98 cell Cone-tainer tray rows will not fit inside of the 1020 Tray when the entire tray has been filled. The SC7 Cone-tainers cannot be bottom watered using the 1020 Trays.

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Product Reviews 

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catch tray
Oct 28, 2017  |  By
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I wish that the cone tray came with a "catch" tray for underneath the for watering
Cones Too short
Oct 8, 2017  |  By
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wish they were longer like the ones that came with the tray I bought originally
Life is easier for this Poor Old Country Boy
Jun 8, 2017  |  By
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Planted small tree seedlings in Cone-tainers - SC10R so I could keep a close watch until a better root ball develops.
Life is easier for Poor old Country Boy Startup
Jun 8, 2017  |  By
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Planting small tree seedlings in Cone-tainers is easier when using this tray.
Excellent Tray
Jun 5, 2017  |  By
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The tray keeps the containers well organized, and makes it very easy to transport them. Excellent product.
Total Satisfaction!!!!
May 20, 2017  |  By
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My first experience and a gratifying one...Easy to handle, saving space and deep roots...Thank you!!
Cone-tainers
Apr 13, 2017  |  By
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Great for starting tree seeds but a little small for acorns.
Great for seeds
Mar 16, 2017  |  By
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Purchased 4 sets with the stands for starting seeds, working great so far. Doing everything expected.
Rapid Plant Growth With These
Mar 10, 2017  |  By
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The best method I have found is to germinate the pepper and tomato seeds in a ziploc bag and then plant them in the ConeTainers. I'm using the 8.25" size & yes the roots grow straight down, fast!. Growth in these tubes is phenomenal, far better than any other method I have tried. I'm potting up from these to the deepots.
Great Seed-starting System
Nov 27, 2016  |  By
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Wish I had these earlier! The root system they promote makes for a very vigorous transplant...even works well for cloning larger cuttings.
Great for seedlings from trees to cacti to tomato
Nov 2, 2016  |  By
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The space saving and the re-usability qualities make this a winning product. When raising cactus, drainage is paramount, and this product delivers.
A Good Product
Aug 3, 2016  |  By
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The white cones were the right size for seedlings or small transplants. Very happy.
Cell pack
Mar 20, 2016  |  By
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So far after 2-3 weeks the cell packs are working wonderfully. 1st time in a long time about 90%-95% of my cuttings have new growth sprouting
Good material
Mar 19, 2016  |  By
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Is what I expected, good price for what you get. Same as what is used in commercial businesses.
Cone -tainers
Aug 17, 2015  |  By
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Good quality and very fast delivery
Sturgeon River Campground & Resort
Jun 5, 2015  |  By
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Nice product.
great product
Jun 5, 2015  |  By
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A neat and handy solution to deep rooted seedling starters.
Works Great!
Apr 6, 2015  |  By
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As advertised, putting the tubes and the tube holder together works nicely. It is clean and easy.
What you see is what you get
Feb 16, 2015  |  By
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Works as advertises. Suggest putting a bit of small gravel in bottom to help keep dirt in the conetainer
Great concept for starting seeds
Feb 14, 2015  |  By
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Have not yet put this thing to use, only just put the potting medium into the cells. It would have been nice to have a waterproof tray to set under the whole contraption for those of us not growing in a greenhouse
excellent deal
Feb 13, 2015  |  By
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Excellent product at a great price and super fast shipping couldn't get any better
cone holder
Jan 20, 2015  |  By
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very well made.
cone-tainers
Jan 20, 2015  |  By
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Good value will buy again
Saveing space
Oct 24, 2014  |  By
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THe trays and cells are reduced the space i use to propagate plants for fish & game depts. I have been using 1 gallon pots.
Cone-tainers Tray
Jun 9, 2014  |  By
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Great functional product. Allows tap-roots to shoot downward and grow better than most cloning trays commonly available. I wish it was made from hemp plastic, though.
landscape contractor
May 29, 2014  |  By
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Thanks greenhouse megastore for carrying this and other specialty items like these, that are so often hard to find, great products, great service, great staff.
landscape contractor
May 29, 2014  |  By
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Sturdy tray,easy to move around completely full/wet highly recommended!
landscape contractor
May 29, 2014  |  By
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Great product, works exactly as it's should- - trees, shrubs, plants, all do well.
Perfect pots
May 14, 2014  |  By
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I had trouble with root rot with other pots but with these tube no wet roots anymore. shipping is fast, a great price, I always go to the mega store first.
Good Product
Apr 28, 2014  |  By
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Worked Great
ConeTainers are great
Mar 23, 2014  |  By
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The cones have vertical ribs that prevent roots from circling. 98 of them are very compact in the tray. Seem very sturdy. Can't wait to start propagating raspberries, forsythia, and various native trees and shrubs.
deborah hardwick
Mar 11, 2014  |  By
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am using these for seedlings from my clematis hybridizing hobby and i think getting 98 plants in this space is perfect.
buyer
Sep 30, 2013  |  By
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This stand is very heavy duty and should stand up to use and abuse for many years. It's bigger than a standard 1020 tray, so I'll have to figure out something else to put underneath to catch water runoff when watering.
buyer
Sep 30, 2013  |  By
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I haven't had a chance to use these yet, but they appear to be good quality thick plastic that should be reusable for many years.
Perfect
Jul 11, 2013  |  By
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Was looking for an organized way to plant my Japanese Maple seeds, & the minute I saw these i knew I found exactly what I was looking for. Havent used them yet but have given the Tray and Cones a once over and they look perfect.
Cone-tainers
May 12, 2013  |  By
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As soon as I saw your product on line, I knew it was just what I needed. The seedlings I cultivated needed space for an 8-10" tap root. Conventional pots were not deep enough. I currently have 180 potted. Your product is great. The rack makes for good compact growing area. Thanks for a fine product.
Excellent
Mar 1, 2013  |  By
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Cone-tainer arrived in a big box along with the 98 cones as scheduled and announced via email. Product works as intended.
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