{"product_id":"metal-grow-bench-frame","title":"Metal Grow Bench Frame – Grow Table Stand for Flood Trays","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLift Your Flood Trays to a Steady 40 cm Working Height\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMetal Grow Bench Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e is an open \u003cstrong\u003egrow table stand\u003c\/strong\u003e that raises a flood tray, drip tray or a run of pots \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e off the grow room floor. It comes in four footprints – \u003cstrong\u003e80 × 80 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e100 × 100 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e120 × 120 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and a long \u003cstrong\u003e200 × 100 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e bench – sized to carry the common square grow trays, with the long frame taking a 2 × 1 m tray or two 1 m square trays side by side. \u003cstrong\u003eCross bars\u003c\/strong\u003e run between the side rails to support the floor of the tray, so a full, wet tray sits flat rather than sagging between the rails. The bench is a \u003cstrong\u003eframe only\u003c\/strong\u003e: the trays shown in the images are there to show how they sit and are not included. It arrives \u003cstrong\u003eflat-packed\u003c\/strong\u003e and bolts together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 cm working height\u003c\/strong\u003e – trays and plants come up off a cold floor and are easier to water, prune and inspect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour footprints\u003c\/strong\u003e – 80, 100 and 120 cm square frames plus a 200 × 100 cm bench with centre legs for longer rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-braced top\u003c\/strong\u003e – support bars under the tray floor stop a loaded tray bowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen underneath\u003c\/strong\u003e – room for a drain line, a run-off container or a low reservoir below the tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatches standard trays\u003c\/strong\u003e – sized for square grow trays of the same footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – a rigid, level base for a loaded tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrays on the Floor: Cold Roots, Pooling Water and Poor Airflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tray resting on the floor or balanced on blocks sits in the coolest, dampest layer of air in the room, is hard to keep level and gives the run-off nowhere to fall, so water pools at one end and the medium stays wet. Raising it on a level frame lets air move under and around the root zone, gives a drain fitting a straight drop to a waste container or back to the reservoir, and brings the canopy up to a height where routine work is not done on your knees. An even, well-drained tray keeps root development and nutrient uptake consistent from one end of the bench to the other, and lifting plants clear of the floor helps keep humidity and pests in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure the tray first\u003c\/strong\u003e – choose the frame that matches its outside footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssemble on a flat floor\u003c\/strong\u003e – bolt the rails, cross bars and legs together before moving the frame into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand the frame on a level floor\u003c\/strong\u003e and check it with a spirit level before loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeat the tray\u003c\/strong\u003e so its rim rests evenly on the side rails and its floor sits on the cross bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlumb the drain\u003c\/strong\u003e – fit a drain outlet at the low corner and run pipe down to a waste container or back to the reservoir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad pots or slabs\u003c\/strong\u003e once the tray is level; keep heavy reservoirs on the floor, not on the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal grow bench \/ grow table frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes (L × W × H):\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 × 80 × 40 cm, 100 × 100 × 40 cm, 120 × 120 × 40 cm, 200 × 100 × 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e perimeter rails with cross bars under the tray floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits:\u003c\/strong\u003e flood and drain trays, drip trays, pots and slabs in grow tents, grow rooms and greenhouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegs:\u003c\/strong\u003e four on the square frames; six on the 200 × 100 cm bench (a centre pair under the joint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e flat-packed, bolt-together frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTray:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs a tray included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The bench is the frame only; the trays in the images show how they sit on it. Order a tray whose outside footprint matches the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich tray fits which frame?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe 80, 100 and 120 cm frames are sized for square trays of the same footprint, such as our Garland 80, 100 and 120 cm trays, and the 200 × 100 cm frame takes a 2 × 1 m tray or two 1 m square trays side by side. Tray sizes vary slightly between makers, so measure the outside edge of yours before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it fit inside a grow tent?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003ePick a frame smaller than the tent's internal floor so the poles and walls are clear – for example, the 80 × 80 cm frame in a 100 × 100 cm tent or the 100 × 100 cm frame in a 120 × 120 cm tent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat goes underneath?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe 40 cm clearance leaves room for a drain line, a run-off container or a low reservoir, which makes a simple drain-to-waste or recirculating flood table easy to set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/garland-work-trays\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/Garland_tray.jpg?v=1761048629\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Garland Work Trays\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eGarland Work Trays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eSquare 80, 100 and 120 cm trays for the frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flexi-tray-deep-flexible-tray\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/flexi-tray-deep-flexible-tray-1m-x-1m-x-10cm-deep-1.jpg?v=1790229492\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Flexi-Tray Deep Flexible Tray\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eFlexi-Tray Deep Flexible Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003e1 m and 1.2 m trays to sit on the frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hydro Crop Shop","offers":[{"title":"80 x 80 x 40cm","offer_id":53931143561482,"sku":"TLS-HYDR-026-01","price":124.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 x 100 x 40cm","offer_id":53931143594250,"sku":"TLS-HYDR-026-02","price":146.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 x 120 x 40cm","offer_id":53931143627018,"sku":"TLS-HYDR-026-03","price":189.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 x 100 x 40cm","offer_id":53931143659786,"sku":"TLS-HYDR-026-04","price":233.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/metal-grow-bench-frame-80-x-80-x-40cm-1.jpg?v=1792302629","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/metal-grow-bench-frame","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}