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Coir growing mats for microgreen trays
Looking for a fibre mat for your next microgreen crop or growing-kit range? Send Avee your tray dimensions, crop and order volume for a product and supply review.
Start with the way you grow. A mat needs to fit the tray, wet evenly and hold together when your team handles it. Those checks matter more than choosing by thickness alone.
One tray is a better starting point than a full pallet
Use your usual seed lot, seeding rate, blackout routine and watering method for the first trial. Watch for dry corners, standing water and how evenly the roots anchor. At harvest, check whether the cut stays clear of loose fibres and whether the mat can be lifted without coming apart.
Compare the result with the medium you already use. If your operation fills trays with loose coco coir, include filling time, watering and cleanup in the comparison. Our leafy-greens and microgreens guide covers other growing media and tray systems.
Coir grow mat sizes and thickness
Use these published market benchmarks as a starting point. Avee confirms the actual cut, thickness, binder, packing and availability in the quote.
| Format | Nominal size | Published thickness |
|---|---|---|
| Microgreen tray pads | 10 × 20 in (254 × 508 mm) | 5–7 mm or 6–12 mm |
| Larger tray pads | 12 × 24 in (305 × 610 mm) | 6–12 mm |
| Cut-to-fit pads | Inside base length × width | Specify target thickness |
What to send for a quote
- Tray and mat: Inside base dimensions, target thickness and any binder or backing requirements.
- Growing setup: Crop, watering method and any issues with your current mat.
- Order: Quantity, pack or labelling needs, delivery destination and required date.
Ask for carton and pallet counts, packed dimensions and gross weight to compare freight.
What does latex do in a coir mat?
Some coir growing mats use latex to bind the coconut fibres into a pad. When comparing samples, check how the mat holds together after wetting, whether roots can grow through it and how much fibre comes loose during harvest.
Ask for the fibre, binder and backing details for the mat being quoted. Include any latex restriction in your enquiry and confirm the composition in writing before ordering.
Match the pack to the work
Tray-sized pads
If you want pre-cut pads, send the usable tray dimensions rather than only the tray’s trade name. Confirm how dry and wetted samples sit in the corners.
Sheets or rolls
If your team cuts mats in-house, specify the sheet or roll dimensions you can store and handle. Ask us to review whether that format is feasible for the proposed construction and quantity.
Growing kits and retail packs
State the pieces per pack, tray or kit model, label language and instructions needed. For a distributor order, agree the approved sample and packing specification before arranging a larger run.
Check a complete crop cycle
Fit and wet
Place the sample in your tray and follow its preparation instructions. Check the corners and centre for even wetting.
Sow normally
Use your usual crop and record the seeding rate. Keep the comparison consistent with your current medium.
Watch irrigation
Record dry spots, pooling and changes to watering frequency through the crop cycle.
Check harvest
Assess root anchorage, cutting clearance, fibre shedding and disposal handling before accepting the mat.
Price the packed order, not just one pad
For a commercial enquiry, send the mat quantity and the full receiving address. Include the Canadian postal code, US ZIP code or Mexican código postal. If you want port delivery, name the destination port.
Ask for pieces per carton, cartons per pallet, packed dimensions and gross weight with the freight quote. Tell us whether you have a dock or forklift, or need a liftgate and delivery appointment. Product feasibility, dispatch origin and timing must be confirmed for the order.
For cross-border supply, agree who handles clearance and import charges before comparing delivered prices. Our commercial shipping guide explains the receiving details to include.
Before changing your tray medium
Use the proposed mat’s own specification. Mulch discs, basket liners and erosion-control blankets need a different buying brief.
What are coir growing mats?
Will a mat fit my 1020 tray?
Which thickness should I order?
Are coir mats latex-free or binder-free?
Can I reuse a microgreen mat?
Can I request supply for Canada, the USA or Mexico?
Send your tray size and crop
Include construction requirements, trial quantity, ongoing volume and destination. We’ll review the product and supply requirements with you.