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  • Very quick question re propagators and heat

    If I have some seeds that say they need, for example, 20 to 25 degrees to germinate. Do I need a heated propagator to keep the heat constant, or would my conservatory which heats up during the day but goes colder at night be alright?

    About to go shopping so need to know! Thanks
    Rachel

    Trying to tame the mad thing called a garden and getting there I think!


    My Garden Mayhem...inspirational blog for me I hope! - updated 16/04/09

  • #2
    Don't know, but I'd put them in the heated prop anyway.

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    Last edited by smallblueplanet; 20-04-2009, 10:25 AM.
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    • #3
      i'm no expert but i keep things that need a bit more heat to germinate in the heated prop constantly, i think the drop in temperature at night could cause problems with germination but i suppose it depends how cold your conservatory gets at night
      The love of gardening is a seed once sown never dies ...

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      • #4
        Thanks. I suppose I could keep it in the conservatory during the day and bring the tray in to the dining room table overnight as it's warmer inside. Wonder if that would work.
        Rachel

        Trying to tame the mad thing called a garden and getting there I think!


        My Garden Mayhem...inspirational blog for me I hope! - updated 16/04/09

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        • #5
          Um things like tomatoes, onions, various peppers and I can't remember the rest as they're all outside!
          Rachel

          Trying to tame the mad thing called a garden and getting there I think!


          My Garden Mayhem...inspirational blog for me I hope! - updated 16/04/09

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          • #6
            If you've got a heated prop, use it. If you haven't, put them somewhere that has a constant warm temp. You can take them into the conservatory during the day if you so wish, but put them back somewhere at night. You don't have to, you will still probably get germination if you leave them in there all the time. But it wouldn't be worth the risk to me.

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            Oh you've beaten me to it
            Last edited by womble; 20-04-2009, 10:29 AM.
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            • #7
              Thanks all! I shall go and have a look at prices but I have a feeling they'll be too expensive for now, especially for the number of seeds I want to put in it!
              Rachel

              Trying to tame the mad thing called a garden and getting there I think!


              My Garden Mayhem...inspirational blog for me I hope! - updated 16/04/09

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              • #8
                i'm on the tightest veg growing budget ever and i use an unheated windowsill propagator that i manage carefully. i move it into sunlight for the day and make sure it never dries out too much. in the evening i bring it in and keep it warm so it heats up quickly again in the morning.. and so on.
                so far i have germinated aubergines, tomatoes, sweet peppers, capsicums, coriander, basil and chili's all no worries and in good time.
                heated propagators work really well, but i'm growing to save money - not spend it!

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Gryfon
                  Um things like tomatoes, onions, various peppers and I can't remember the rest as they're all outside!
                  Sorry thought you'd got a heated prop, not that you were gonna buy one. Most of the above will germinate easily on a warm window, etc. Peppers might be slower.
                  To see a world in a grain of sand
                  And a heaven in a wild flower

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