In according to the success of the Bato meter trough, Bato has developed a trough of 50 cm with a volume of 8 litres: The half meter trough. Both of the troughs can be used separately, or both in the same gutter. The troughs are developed especially for the growth of strawberries. These new troughs are suitable for glass greenhouse production as well as outdoor production such as cultivation on steel frames. The troughs fit on modern steel gutters and on the 51 mm heating pipe.