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    Heated Propagator

    Good evening grapes

    I have a question about heated propagators, I've never had or used one but I know what there are/for so I'm thinking that seeing as I struggled to get some seeds to germinate last season that I could do with one its my birthday next month and the OH keeps asking me what she can get me so two birds with one stone so to speak, what I want to know is are the cheaper ones under £20 worth the money or should I look at the more expensive ones?

    Have you got one you'd recommend ?

    Thank you in advance
    Chris


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    • #3
      What do you want to propogate in it? I have a couple of cheapish ones which I use for chillies, peppers, aubergines etc but only for germination. As soon as they're through I take them out as I find it's too hot for them and not enough light. I think if you have the fancy thermostatically controlled ones you can control better but have never felt the need. One of mine is a thin window ledge one which I sometimes use for a while with the lids off, especially if it's very cold early in the season and that seems to work well.

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      • #4
        If you do get one, also invest in a soil thermometer so you know exactly how high the heat output is. Best way to check a thermostatically controlled one is working to its stated temperatures as well.

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        • #5
          I was thinking of getting one just to help with germination really, peppers, chilli, toms and sweet corn I struggled with last season.


          (thanks for moving post FionaH, I posted in the wrong place twice )
          Chris


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          • #6
            I stick my seeds to germinate in the airing cupboard if they need a bit of extra heat. Cheap option, but it works for me. Just have to remember to keep an eye on them so they don't dry out.

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            • #7
              Yeah lots of people use there airing cupboard and I used to but we had a new GCH system fitted a couple of years ago and the tanks and old back boiler went to the tip leaving me a lovely big cupboard to store my camping gear but a need for a heated propagator..
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              • #8
                Also will one be enough? I have two half allotment plots so March to June will be a very busy time for the one heated propagator?
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                • #9
                  Depends how much you want to grow. Most stuff for UK growing & planting can just be started outdoors or inside without extra heat.

                  But for chillies, aubs, etc I use a heated prop cos it's easier (& faster). We've a double seed tray sized one that was bought years ago on special offer. No problem with it not being thermostatically controlled & we never bother with a thermometer.

                  I think B&Q are one of the places that often have offers of the single seed tray sized ones & they seem good value from what others have said - have a search on the boards there have been lots of previous threads.
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                  • #10
                    I have 2 of these & wouldn't be without them. Half the price I paid as well...

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Bigmallly View Post
                      I have 2 of these & wouldn't be without them. Half the price I paid as well...

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                      Half the price because that ones not a Heated mate, this one is Window Sill Propagator - Heated

                      Edit: I don't think we have a window sill wide enough as we've blinds at all the windows bar one but there isn't a socket half way up our stairs.
                      Last edited by Currysniffa; 20-12-2010, 01:54 PM.
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                      • #12
                        i have 2 that came from wilko's about £12 each at the time no controls just on or off.
                        you get good germination but don't leave things in them too long as they can get real leggy.
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                        • #13
                          Mines a sankey propagator it has a couple of trays and a piece of capillary matting included but apart from that its same as the B&Q propagator

                          It was handy to give my Chilli seeds a early start
                          Location....East Midlands.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Currysniffa View Post
                            Half the price because that ones not a Heated mate, this one is Window Sill Propagator - Heated
                            Thanks for that CS, I feel a lot better knowing that I wasn't ripped off.....
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                            • #15
                              Some people swear by them (some AT them!) I don't use one - I manage to get chillies and toms to germinate on the windowsill with a poly bag over the pot. Then I spend me money on stiff things for my peas to grow up - ooo-er missus!
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