The price of seedlings trays vary in Nigeria. There are a lot of factors that determine the price of nursery trays in Nigeria. These factors will be discussed extensively later.
You may see two similar types of seedlings trays with different prices. You may not be able to spot the differences but if you check well, chances are that the seedlings trays are not the same.
The prices of seedlings trays can also vary according to location. In Nigeria, prices of most products are cheaper in large cities like Lagos than rural areas; this is due to the nearness to the sea ports and the high demand of products in big cities.
At Veggie Concept, the price of a 128 cell seedlings tray is N400.
Factors that influences the price of seedlings trays in Nigeria
The following are the factors that determine the price of nursery trays in Nigeria:
Country of manufacture
Imported seedlings trays are usually cheaper than those produced in Nigeria. This is due to the high cost of production in Nigeria.
For example, an imported 128 cell nursery tray can be sold for N400 while a 128 cell nursery tray produced in Nigeria can be sold for N700.
The quality of the seedlings tray
Nigerians generally like cheap products, when they see cheap products; they think they have gotten a good bargain, not knowing that they may be buying sub-standard products.
Poor quality nursery trays that will get bad within a few weeks are usually sold at ridiculously low prices in Nigeria. Good quality nursery trays are usually more expensive than the low quality types.
You should avoid low quality nursery trays at all cost. If you buy them, they will get bad within a few weeks and you will be forced to buy new ones.
Location of purchase
Nursery trays sold in big cities like Lagos are usually cheaper. This may be due to the nearness of Lagos to the main sea ports in Nigeria.
A lot of the nursery trays sold in Nigeria are imported from China and India.
Type of nursery trays
There are different types of seedlings trays. Trays with a lot of cells are usually more expensive that trays with fewer cells.
For example, a 200 cell nursery tray may be costlier than a 104 cell nursery tray.
The thickness of the seedlings tray
The thickness of nursery trays is measured in microns. The higher the micron of a seedlings tray, the more expensive the seedlings tray will be.
Seedlings trays with a high micron often last longer than those with lower micron.
The UV parameter of the seedlings tray
Seedlings tray that are ultra violet rays resistant are usually more expensive than those that are not UV treated.
UV treated seedlings trays last longer in places with a lot of sunlight.
The Price of 104 Seedlings Trays
The price of 104 seedlings trays in Nigeria ranges from N400 – N600 at Veggie Concept depending on the thickness and other parameters.
104 nursery trays are used for the raising of vegetables’ seedlings.
The Price of 128 Seedlings Trays
The price of 128 seedlings trays in Nigeria ranges from N400 – N600 at Veggie Concept depending on the thickness and other parameters.
128 nursery trays are used for the raising of tomato, pepper and cucumber seedlings.
The Price of 200 Seedlings Trays
The price of 200 seedlings trays in Nigeria ranges from N450 – N650 at Veggie Concept depending on the thickness and other parameters.
200 nursery trays are used for the raising of seedlings.
Do you need to buy seedlings trays? If yes, why not contact us through sales@veggieconcept.ng or call 08025141924.