Frame Material | Commercial nurseries, heavy-duty setups | Industry: Plastic (10kg capacity) Base: Steel (20kg ▲1) Advanced: Aluminum (25kg ▲2)
| Steel: Durability; Aluminum: Lightweight yet strong (ASTM A36/A92)
| Higher cost vs plastic; Steel may rust without coating (tooltip: "Aluminum resists corrosion ▲1") |
Tray Design | Seedling propagation, root aeration | Industry: Solid trays (manual drainage) Base: Perforated plastic (ISO 3801) Advanced: Perforated metal + aeration channels (▲1 airflow)
| Better root health via drainage/aeration; Plastic: Cost-effective
| Metal trays require careful handling to avoid damage (tooltip: "ISO 3801 ensures uniform perforation") |
Modularity | Home growers, expandable setups | Industry: Fixed 2-tier systems Base: 3-tier modular (ISO 9001) Advanced: 5-tier expandable (▲2 tiers)
| Scalability for plant growth stages; Easy assembly/disassembly
| Initial cost for expansion kits (tooltip: "ISO 9001 ensures structural integrity") |
Water/Nutrient Delivery | Commercial farms, precision growing | Industry: Manual pumps Base: Manual drip system Advanced: Automated sensors (▲1 efficiency via IoT)
| Advanced: Consistent nutrient delivery; Reduces labor
| Automation requires power/tech setup (tooltip: "Sensors reduce waste by 30% ▲1") |
Stackability | Urban farms, space-constrained areas | Industry: Non-stackable Base: 2-tier stackable Advanced: 4-tier stackable (▲2 tiers)
| Maximize vertical space; Lightweight design (tooltip: "Weight limit: 50kg per tier") | Requires sturdy base for stability (tooltip: "Advanced: 20% higher load capacity ▲1") |
Customization | Specialty crops, varied plant needs | Industry: Fixed tray sizes Base: Adjustable supports (ISO 14001) Advanced: Customizable tray sizes (▲1 flexibility)
| Advanced: Tailor setups for microgreens/vegetables; Modular adaptability
| Complex configurations may need professional guidance (tooltip: "ISO 14001 ensures environmental compliance") |