What a Botanicare ID White 4x8 Grow Tray Actually Measures
Measure the bench before anything else. Inside, this is a true 48 by 96 in floor. Outside it runs 53 by 101 in, and that is the figure that decides whether it fits your stand. Flood capacity is 104 gallons behind a 7 in sidewall, deep enough for tall pots and a real saturation cycle rather than a splash. The shell is capped white ABS over a recycled core, heavy gauge, and it stays flat under a loaded canopy.
Running a 4x8 Flood Tray Without Standing Water
The square grid lifts pots clear of the drain plane, so roots at the base are not parked in runoff between cycles. Fall matters more at this length than at any smaller size. A tray this long turns any slope in the stand into a puddle at one end. It will not drop inside a tent of the same name, which catches people out every season. Plan on an open bench with clearance around it.
Key Features
- True 48 x 96 in inside floor: Full 4 by 8 of usable growing space, measured inside the walls the way Botanicare defines ID.
- 104 gallon capacity: Carries a complete flood and drain cycle for a full table without topping the sidewall.
- 53 x 101 in outside: The figure that decides bench fit, and the reason this will not sit inside a 4 x 8 tent.
- 7 in sidewall: Room for taller containers and deeper saturation than a standard shallow table allows.
- Heavy gauge capped ABS: Virgin UV-resistant cap over a recycled core, which is what stops flex under a loaded canopy.
- Square drainage grid: Wide rounded channels that keep pots above runoff and rinse out without scrubbing.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 707045 |
| Inside Dimensions | 48 in x 96 in x 6 in |
| Outside Dimensions | 53 in x 101 in x 7 in |
| Capacity | 104 gallons |
| Sidewall Height | 7 in |
| Material | Capped white ABS, 70% recycled core |
| Drainage | Square grid, rounded channels |
| Other Features | Flanged edge, corner gussets, BPA free |