10-Pack Melon Cradle Fruit Support Trays – Holds Up to 8 lbs

Keep Your Garden Fruits Healthy & Clean All Season Long

Protect your hard-grown watermelons, pumpkins, melons, and strawberries with these sturdy plastic fruit support trays. Designed to lift fruit off the soil, these cradles promote airflow underneath, help fruits stay dry, and prevent ground contact that can lead to rot — all without any chemicals or extra effort on your part.

Why You'll Love These Fruit Support Trays

• Elevates Fruit Off the Ground: Raised feet keep produce lifted, allowing air to circulate and reducing the risk of decay and discoloration on the underside.
• Star-Pattern Ventilation Cutouts: The open star-shaped design allows water to drain freely while maintaining a stable cradle for your growing fruit.
• Sturdy PP Plastic Construction: Made from durable polypropylene plastic that holds up in outdoor garden conditions season after season.
• Holds Up to 8 lbs: Supports watermelons, cantaloupes, pumpkins, strawberries, and other garden produce with ease.
• Garden-Blending Green & Blue Colors: Natural tones blend seamlessly into your garden beds so the trays are practically invisible among the vines.
• Set of 10: Generous pack means you have enough for your entire garden plot without needing multiple orders.

Product Specifications

• Material: PP (Polypropylene) Plastic
• Diameter: 19.5 cm (~7.7 in)
• Height: 3.5 cm (~1.4 in)
• Foot Height: 2 cm (~0.8 in)
• Single Tray Weight: 18.7 g
• Colors: Green & Blue
• Pack Quantity: 10 trays
• Country of Origin: Made in China

How to Use

1. Place the cradle tray beneath developing fruit while it is still small on the vine.
2. Position it so the fruit rests securely in the center of the tray.
3. Leave in place throughout the growing season — the tray does all the work!
4. Rinse and reuse year after year.

Perfect For

Watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydew, pumpkins, gourds, strawberries, and other ground-growing fruits and vegetables. Great for home gardens, raised beds, community gardens, and market farms.

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Helpful Gardening Resource

For tips on growing healthy watermelons and managing soil moisture in your garden, visit the USDA Agricultural Resource Library. The EPA also offers guidance on sustainable gardening practices at EPA Green Gardening.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of fruit can these melon support cradle trays hold?

A: These fruit cradle trays are designed to support a wide variety of ground-growing produce, including watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydew melons, pumpkins, gourds, and strawberries. Each tray holds up to 8 lbs, making them suitable for most standard garden fruits.

Q: Are these melon cradle trays reusable across multiple growing seasons?

A: Yes! Made from durable polypropylene (PP) plastic, these trays are built to withstand outdoor conditions. Simply rinse them off at the end of the season and store them for the following year.

Q: How do the fruit support trays prevent rotting?

A: The raised feet lift your fruit off the soil, reducing direct ground contact that causes moisture buildup and decay. The star-shaped ventilation cutouts also allow water to drain freely, keeping the underside of your fruit dry and healthy throughout the growing season.

Q: Will the color of the trays fade in the sun?

A: The PP plastic used in these trays offers good UV resistance for normal garden use. As with all outdoor plastic products, some color fading may occur over extended seasons, but functionality is not affected.