Fiberglass Commercial Plant Grow Bed (2.5m × 1.2m × 0.25m)
Built for high-density hydroponics, aquaponics, and commercial nursery operations, the Fiberglass Commercial Plant Grow Bed delivers exceptional structural strength, chemical resistance, and long-term durability. Unlike standard plastic containers that bow, crack, or degrade under prolonged UV exposure, this heavy-duty unit is manufactured from reinforced fiberglass (FRP) with a smooth, food-grade interior gel coat. Designed to hold heavy substrate media—such as gravel or expanding clay pebbles—and large volumes of water without bulging, it is an essential foundation for high-yield commercial farming.
Key Performance Features
Commercial-Grade Fiberglass (FRP) Construction: Delivers high tensile strength, rigid wall stability, and complete resistance to warping under heavy media and water loads.
Smooth Food-Grade Interior: Coated with an inert, UV-stabilized gel coat that prevents algal adhesion, simplifies cleaning between crop cycles, and protects root systems from abrasion.
100% Weather & UV Resistant: Will not crack, fade, or become brittle when exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity, or nutrient solution fertilizers.
Versatile Drainage Options: Flat base design enables easy drilling for bulkheads, uniseals, standpipes, or automatic bell siphon assemblies.
Root & Chemical Inert: Non-corrosive structure protects plants and aquaculture stock from toxic chemical leaching, maintaining optimal pH and nutrient stability.
Technical Specifications & Dimensions
Feature | Specification |
Outer Length | 2,500 mm (2.5 m) |
Outer Width | 1,200 mm (1.2 m) |
Depth / Height | 250 mm (0.25 m) |
Total Volume Capacity | ~750 Litres |
Surface Growing Area | 3.0 m² |
Material | Industrial Reinforced Fiberglass (FRP) with Food-Grade Gel Coat |
Color | Industrial Blue / Green (Custom colors available on commercial orders) |
Wall Thickness | 4 mm – 6 mm (Reinforced top lip and base corners) |
Ideal Media | Clay Pebbles (Expanded Clay), Gravel, Coco Coir, or Floating DWC Rafts |
Net Weight | ~28 kg (Empty) |
Primary Applications
Commercial Aquaponics: Ideal as a flood-and-drain (ebb and flow) media bed for nutrient filtration and vegetable cultivation.
Hydroponic Deep Water Culture (DWC): Can be fitted with floating polystyrene rafts for high-density lettuce and herb production.
Plant Nursery & Propagation: Excellent sub-irrigation tray for seedling propagation, microgreens, and potted plant production.