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About Our Grow Tables & Benches
A grow table is a flat aluminium bench made to hold an ebb and flow tray at a comfortable working height. The frame lifts your tray off a cold floor to 40cm, which keeps roots warmer and saves your back during planting and harvest. We stock seven table sizes plus a swivelling castor wheel, with prices from £155 to £433. Every frame is built from 25 x 25 x 2mm aluminium profiles joined by steel-core connectors, so nothing rusts in greenhouse damp.
Pick your size by the tray you want to flood. The 0.52 x 0.52m table holds 60kg and suits a single tray of microgreens or herbs. Step up to the 2 x 1m table and you get a 300kg rating across a full bench of tomatoes or chillies. These tables also work as plain greenhouse staging if you grow in pots rather than running water through a tray. Pair one with an ebb and flow tray or an irrigation kit to complete the setup.
Why We Chose This Range
"The 0.52 x 0.52m table is the natural starting point. It takes a single ebb and flow tray, fits a small greenhouse corner, and costs the least. From there, every step up in length adds growing area and load rating. We chose the G-Tools range because the frames share one tray-and-rack ecosystem, so a table you buy now still matches the trays, rack extensions and irrigation kits you add later. Buy the right footprint for your crop and the rest of the system clicks onto it."
— Matt, Founder of Greenhouse Stores💡 Tip: Stand your grow table on a level floor before you flood any tray. Water finds the low corner fast, and a tray that drains to one side leaves half your plants dry. A spirit level across the frame takes two minutes and saves a season of uneven growth.
🔧 Matt's Setup Tip: Plan the whole system
A bare table is only half a flood-and-drain setup. Pair it with a matching ebb and flow tray, then add a siphon or HS valve to drain on a timer. For watering without a tank under the bench, an automatic irrigation kit feeds and circulates for you. Want a second growing layer? A grow rack stacks trays above the bench.
Grow table sizes compared
| Table size | Best for | Load rating | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.52 x 0.52m ⭐ Matt's Pick | First tray, small greenhouse, microgreens | 60kg | £155 |
| 1.1 x 0.63m | Herbs and salad leaves | 100kg | £102 |
| 1.1 x 1m | Wider tray, more pots | 150kg | £108 |
| 2 x 0.63m | Long bench, tight width | 300kg | £421 |
| 2 x 1m | Full bench of tomatoes or chillies | 300kg | £433 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a grow table?
A grow table is an aluminium bench that holds an ebb and flow tray at working height. It raises your tray off the floor so roots stay warmer and watering is easier. Our tables fit the matching ebb and flow trays exactly.
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What size grow table do I need?
Match the table to your tray and crop. The 0.52 x 0.52m suits one small tray; the 2 x 1m holds a full bench. Bigger tables carry more weight and more plants.
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How much weight can a grow table hold?
Load ratings run from 60kg to 300kg per table. The small 0.52 x 0.52m frame holds 60kg, while the 2m tables carry 300kg. That covers wet trays of compost and mature plants.
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Can I use a grow table as greenhouse staging?
Yes, a grow table works as a plain bench for potted plants. Skip the ebb and flow tray and use the flat aluminium top for trays and pots. It gives you a sturdy, rust-proof work surface.
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Are grow tables suitable for a greenhouse?
Yes, the aluminium and steel-core build is made for greenhouse damp. Nothing rots, warps or rusts the way timber staging does. The 40cm height also keeps trays off a cold floor.
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Do grow tables come with the tray?
No, the table and tray are bought separately. This lets you match a tray, valves and an irrigation kit to your crop. Choose the table size first, then add the parts that suit you.
Need Help Choosing?
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