Charles Dowding

Our range of propagation trays created in partnership with Charles Dowding have been crafted to promote growth season after season thanks to their durability and unique design.

Long-life, durable seed trays

Our partnership with ‘no dig’ gardening specialist Charles Dowding began in early 2020. Having been aware of our long-life propagation trays for a number of years and using both our 30L and 77L trays, Charles was seeking a tray which was long-life, UV stabilised and economical on compost, whilst producing high quality seedlings/plants. The result? Our CD60 tray.

Innovative design for optimal growth

The CD60 seed tray features tapered cells that require less compost and prevent water logging around the roots, resulting in robust, healthy seedlings. The wide holes at the bottom of each cell allow plants to be easily pushed up, ensuring the root ball remains intact during transplanting. Browse our seed starting accessories for more innovative ways to handle and transplant your seedlings.

An expanding range

Following the CD60’s launch in December 2022, we were inundated with positive feedback and requests to develop a 15 and 30-cell versions of this popular seed tray. CD15 and CD30 trays were launched in spring 2022 and provide smaller sizes to accommodate different gardening needs. You can follow Charles Dowding for more expert seed starting tips over on his YouTube channel.