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# **garden tray**

**Skip it****50/100 **

a small market ($29K/yr) — garden tray doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$29K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+182.1%**

**Products**

**39**

**Brands**

**24**

was 36 a year ago

**Sellers**

**37**

**Price range**

**$6.25–$60.81**

**Returns**

**0.9%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 50/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**1**

 ×0.30

Growth

**75**

 ×0.30

Competition

**71**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**36**

 ×0.10

Returns

**93**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +182.1% year over year.

4K2KSpike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Feb, Mar, Apr · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.2×

## **Competition**

- VUWEZ18% - Gardzen9% - RooTrimmer9% - Living Whole Foods8% - Mr. Pen7% - Yield Lab7% - Other (18 brands)42%

The top 5 products take 41% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 24 brands and 37 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**24 **▼falling

was 36 a year ago

**Sellers**

**37**

**Top 5 brand share**

**51%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![VUWEZ Plant Saucer Growing Tray Seed Starter Tray Rectangular Heavy Sturdy Plastic Plant Drainage Saucers Plant Drip Trays for Pots Seed Starter Growing Trays (11 x 9 inch 2 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31e8MW6cVFL.jpg) [**VUWEZ Plant Saucer Growing Tray Seed Starter Tray Rectangular Heavy Sturdy Plastic Plant Drainage Saucers Plant Drip Trays for Pots Seed Starter Growing Trays (11 x 9 inch 2 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4DL2L2C)

VUWEZ$9.304.6★46415%▲rising

2
![10 Plant Growing Trays (No Drain Holes) - 20 x 10 - Perfect Garden Seed Starter Grow Trays: for Seedlings Indoor Gardening Growing Microgreens Wheatgrass & More - Soil or Hydroponic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31cTElUkJjL.jpg) [**10 Plant Growing Trays (No Drain Holes) - 20 x 10 - Perfect Garden Seed Starter Grow Trays: for Seedlings Indoor Gardening Growing Microgreens Wheatgrass & More - Soil or Hydroponic**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058PTK6M)

Living Whole Foods$23.984.4★6,8308%—flat

3
![Yield Lab 10x20 Inch Black Plastic 10 Pack Plant Propagation Tray Growing Trays for Garden Planting Seedling Soil & Hydroponic Horticulture - Microgreen Trays Grow Plants - No Drain Holes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51C3ceB+l-L.jpg) [**Yield Lab 10x20 Inch Black Plastic 10 Pack Plant Propagation Tray Growing Trays for Garden Planting Seedling Soil & Hydroponic Horticulture - Microgreen Trays Grow Plants - No Drain Holes**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UW2U27W)

Yield Lab$25.324.3★1,9667%▲rising

4
![Mr. Pen- Seed Starter Trays 5 Pack 17x10x2.4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ViWoSFWbL.jpg) [**Mr. Pen- Seed Starter Trays 5 Pack 17x10x2.4**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09H4JNWKL)

Mr. Pen$16.904.5★1,4246%▼falling

5
![Defemim Garden Tidy Tray Multifunctional One Piece Potting Tray for Seeding Mixing Growing and Pot Storage Succulent and Cactus Soil Potting Mix Tray 23x16.4x4.3 Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GHzPbm30L.jpg) [**Defemim Garden Tidy Tray Multifunctional One Piece Potting Tray for Seeding Mixing Growing and Pot Storage Succulent and Cactus Soil Potting Mix Tray 23x16.4x4.3 Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQNNDRDB)

Defemim$29.374.8★1286%—flat

6
![EXTYQWC 10 Plant Growing Trays Plant Tray Seed Tray Seedling Tray Propagation Tray Plant Trays for Seedlings Planting Trays Seedling Starter Tray(No Drain Holes)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QChvc8aoL.jpg) [**EXTYQWC 10 Plant Growing Trays Plant Tray Seed Tray Seedling Tray Propagation Tray Plant Trays for Seedlings Planting Trays Seedling Starter Tray(No Drain Holes)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8LMXLB7)

EXTYQWC$18.474.5★1165%▲rising

7
![Gardzen 10 Pack Seed Trays Reusable Plant Grow Trays Ideal for Seed Starting Microgreens Indoor Gardening and Greenhouse Nurseries - No Drain Holes 14.5x9](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d0GrlWByL.jpg) [**Gardzen 10 Pack Seed Trays Reusable Plant Grow Trays Ideal for Seed Starting Microgreens Indoor Gardening and Greenhouse Nurseries - No Drain Holes 14.5x9**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKFM5G8K)

Gardzen$17.624.6★6994%▼falling

8
![Burpee SuperSeed Seed Starting Tray | 36 Cell Reusable Seed Starter Tray | for Starting Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds | Indoor Grow Kit for Plant Seedlings | for Germination Success](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eFJ8Uv1xL.jpg) [**Burpee SuperSeed Seed Starting Tray | 36 Cell Reusable Seed Starter Tray | for Starting Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds | Indoor Grow Kit for Plant Seedlings | for Germination Success**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S7YL4QV)

Burpee$11.384.5★5,9804%—flat

9
![Gardzen 5-Set Seed Starter Tray Kits Durable Plant Germination Trays with Humidity Vented Domes and Bases Ideal for Seed Starting Indoor Gardening and Greenhouse (Total 200 Cells)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rLhryo-dL.jpg) [**Gardzen 5-Set Seed Starter Tray Kits Durable Plant Germination Trays with Humidity Vented Domes and Bases Ideal for Seed Starting Indoor Gardening and Greenhouse (Total 200 Cells)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R9S38VX)

Gardzen$18.764.6★6,5304%▼falling

10

![YoleShy 10 Pack Seed Starter Tray Reusable Plastic Plant Seedling Starter Trays Thickened Sturdy Durable for Germination Growing Microgreens Planting Propagation Without Drain Holes 14.5x9](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-rlNzqeVL.jpg) [**YoleShy 10 Pack Seed Starter Tray Reusable Plastic Plant Seedling Starter Trays Thickened Sturdy Durable for Germination Growing Microgreens Planting Propagation Without Drain Holes 14.5x9**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083TMT1D4)

YoleShy$16.984.4★9583%▲rising

11

![ZAVOOS 6 Pack Nursery Potting Trays Plastic Seedling Starter Tray with No Drain Holes Easy Watering Flat Garden Plant Growing Tray for Indoor Greenhouse Germination 17.3 x 11.6 x 1.3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XOOioGo5L.jpg) [**ZAVOOS 6 Pack Nursery Potting Trays Plastic Seedling Starter Tray with No Drain Holes Easy Watering Flat Garden Plant Growing Tray for Indoor Greenhouse Germination 17.3 x 11.6 x 1.3**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP4ZK6V7)

ZAVOOS$23.674.8★443%▼falling

12

![Sckee Upgraded 10 Pack Plant Growing Trays Seed Starting Tray Microgreens Growing Trays Seedling Plant Germination Starter Tray Transplant Fodder Flats No Holes No Leakage Reusable (1015)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sKl0prR5L.jpg) [**Sckee Upgraded 10 Pack Plant Growing Trays Seed Starting Tray Microgreens Growing Trays Seedling Plant Germination Starter Tray Transplant Fodder Flats No Holes No Leakage Reusable (1015)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPR32NNZ)

Sckee$17.734.5★2752%▲rising

13

![HNXTYAOB Repotting Mat for Indoor Plant Transplanting and Mess Control 27x 27 Thickened Waterproof Potting Tray Foldable Succulent Potting Mat Portable Gardening Mat Garden Gifts for Women & Men](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qKIm592FL.jpg) [**HNXTYAOB Repotting Mat for Indoor Plant Transplanting and Mess Control 27x 27 Thickened Waterproof Potting Tray Foldable Succulent Potting Mat Portable Gardening Mat Garden Gifts for Women & Men**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BC9LRD4L)

HNXTYAOB$6.254.7★7,0692%—flat

14

![Nothers RooTrimmer 50 Cell 10pcs-Pack Thick Durable Seedling Plastic Nursery Trays (GGQB50 10/20) 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31D8XOd8qHL.jpg) [**Nothers RooTrimmer 50 Cell 10pcs-Pack Thick Durable Seedling Plastic Nursery Trays (GGQB50 10/20) 1**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z386D3G)

NOTHERS$34.864.4★1932%▼falling

15

![Feyvdzv 6 Inch 4 Pack Square Plant Saucer Plant Trays for Pots Plant Saucers for Indoors and Outdoors Water Catcher Tray 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 inch Seed Starting Tray Growing Trays (6-Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jBOr7x6RL.jpg) [**Feyvdzv 6 Inch 4 Pack Square Plant Saucer Plant Trays for Pots Plant Saucers for Indoors and Outdoors Water Catcher Tray 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 inch Seed Starting Tray Growing Trays (6-Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC3ZPMCH)

Feyvdzv$6.254.6★6052%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 39 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![VUWEZ Plant Saucer Growing Tray Seed Starter Tray Rectangular Heavy Sturdy Plastic Plant Drainage Saucers Plant Drip Trays for Pots Seed Starter Growing Trays (11 x 9 inch 2 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31e8MW6cVFL.jpg)**VUWEZ Plant Saucer Growing Tray Seed Starter Tray Rectangular Heavy Sturdy Plastic Plant Drainage Saucers Plant Drip Trays for Pots Seed Starter Growing Trays (11 x 9 inch 2 Pack)** VUWEZ**$9.30**4.6★464 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4DL2L2C) [![10 Plant Growing Trays (No Drain Holes) - 20 x 10 - Perfect Garden Seed Starter Grow Trays: for Seedlings Indoor Gardening Growing Microgreens Wheatgrass & More - Soil or Hydroponic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31cTElUkJjL.jpg)**10 Plant Growing Trays (No Drain Holes) - 20 x 10 - Perfect Garden Seed Starter Grow Trays: for Seedlings Indoor Gardening Growing Microgreens Wheatgrass & More - Soil or Hydroponic** Living Whole Foods**$23.98**4.4★6,830 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058PTK6M) [![Yield Lab 10x20 Inch Black Plastic 10 Pack Plant Propagation Tray Growing Trays for Garden Planting Seedling Soil & Hydroponic Horticulture - Microgreen Trays Grow Plants - No Drain Holes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51C3ceB+l-L.jpg)**Yield Lab 10x20 Inch Black Plastic 10 Pack Plant Propagation Tray Growing Trays for Garden Planting Seedling Soil & Hydroponic Horticulture - Microgreen Trays Grow Plants - No Drain Holes** Yield Lab**$25.32**4.3★1,966 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UW2U27W) [![Mr. Pen- Seed Starter Trays 5 Pack 17x10x2.4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ViWoSFWbL.jpg)**Mr. Pen- Seed Starter Trays 5 Pack 17x10x2.4** Mr. Pen**$16.90**4.5★1,424 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09H4JNWKL) [![Defemim Garden Tidy Tray Multifunctional One Piece Potting Tray for Seeding Mixing Growing and Pot Storage Succulent and Cactus Soil Potting Mix Tray 23x16.4x4.3 Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GHzPbm30L.jpg)**Defemim Garden Tidy Tray Multifunctional One Piece Potting Tray for Seeding Mixing Growing and Pot Storage Succulent and Cactus Soil Potting Mix Tray 23x16.4x4.3 Green** Defemim**$29.37**4.8★128 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQNNDRDB) [![EXTYQWC 10 Plant Growing Trays Plant Tray Seed Tray Seedling Tray Propagation Tray Plant Trays for Seedlings Planting Trays Seedling Starter Tray(No Drain Holes)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QChvc8aoL.jpg)**EXTYQWC 10 Plant Growing Trays Plant Tray Seed Tray Seedling Tray Propagation Tray Plant Trays for Seedlings Planting Trays Seedling Starter Tray(No Drain Holes)** EXTYQWC**$18.47**4.5★116 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8LMXLB7) [![Gardzen 10 Pack Seed Trays Reusable Plant Grow Trays Ideal for Seed Starting Microgreens Indoor Gardening and Greenhouse Nurseries - No Drain Holes 14.5x9](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d0GrlWByL.jpg)**Gardzen 10 Pack Seed Trays Reusable Plant Grow Trays Ideal for Seed Starting Microgreens Indoor Gardening and Greenhouse Nurseries - No Drain Holes 14.5x9** Gardzen**$17.62**4.6★699 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKFM5G8K) [![Burpee SuperSeed Seed Starting Tray | 36 Cell Reusable Seed Starter Tray | for Starting Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds | Indoor Grow Kit for Plant Seedlings | for Germination Success](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eFJ8Uv1xL.jpg)**Burpee SuperSeed Seed Starting Tray | 36 Cell Reusable Seed Starter Tray | for Starting Vegetable Flower & Herb Seeds | Indoor Grow Kit for Plant Seedlings | for Germination Success** Burpee**$11.38**4.5★5,980 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S7YL4QV)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Plant Growth**17%

*“Great product for starting seeds indoors”*

**Strength**14%

*“Nice and sturdy”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Quality trays”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“As Advertised”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**7%

*“Keeps everything clean”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Worth it”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“These ones have a nice length”*

**Durability**6%

*“Very durable trays”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“Easy to use”*

**Thickness**2%

*“Very thick trays”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**20%

*“Larger than expected”*

**Strength**15%

*“not as strong as I expected”*

**Thickness**8%

*“the material seems about 50% thinner”*

**Plant Growth**5%

*“No seeds sprouted”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Very cheap quality”*

**Durability**4%

*“Broke really easily”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“cheap materials”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“This is deceiving”*

**Leak-Proof**2%

*“Leak”*

**Moist/Dry**2%

*“I do wish there was some sort of a humidity cover for them to retain more of the moisture”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall67% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Value For Money5% - Strength4% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Material Quality3% - Thin2% - Plant Growth2% - Functionality-Overall2% - Quality-Overall1%