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Highsun Express Plugs

Highsun Express Plugs Product Information

 

The cultivation of plugs (seedlings) is our core business. We offer a large range of Annuals, Perennials and Cut Flower varieties, as well as varieties of Fruit & Vegetable, Herbs and Landscape plants.

Through years of experience crops are supplied in various plug tray configurations to suit  the requirements of our many customers. From the small 512’s for high volume users to the large 72’s cell volume for high value flowering crops which reduce bench turn around time in the greenhouse. 

Custom sowings not in our catalogue can moreover be sown in any tray size if feasible. 

 

Our sales team can help to select the appropriate tray configuration, they can assist in setting up seasonal transplanting programs and provide cultural information from the breeders. 

Close liaison with the Seed Companies means that we are able to offer the latest releases as soon as the seeds are available. Our growing program ensures that most varieties are “toned” in full sun through the use of a retractable greenhouse roofing system.

 

Plug Trays

These are our trays:

512’s

Details :

The most economical way to purchase plugs for punnet producers and cup flower growers who require large volumes. When combined with our “Order Based Pricing” discount schedule the 512’s become a very economic alternative for nurseries still pursuing in-house seed cultivation, especially during peak periods when greenhouse space can be at a premium.

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288’s
Details :

The ideal plug-tray size for pot and cut flower growers who require large volumes. It provides a more mature plant with enough robustness to withstand the stressful period during transplanting, resulting in a quicker “take off”. Given all this, it remains cost effective compared to larger plug sizes.

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128’s 
Details :

The landscape gardener’s choice, it ensures the best possible percentage “take” in the garden beds. Where it is important to have a uniform display of annuals, like in Council parks, the128’s deliver ! These trays are also used for higher value pot crops such as Gerbera, Cyclamen and Tuberous Begonias, giving peace of mind of minimal post transport losses.

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72’s
Details :

The largest cell size for ornamental plugs. For Pre-finished Tuberous Begonias and Cyclamen, the 72’s moreover reduce growing time in the greenhouse considerably, allowing extra crops throughout the year.

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