In the warmer months, propagators usually get enough warmth from ambient temperatures or from the lights. During the colder months, relying on this can be a bit hit and miss, because temperatures drop a fair bit. In these conditions, cuttings or seeds can struggle to develop efficiently. The Stewart Large Heated Propagator is made with a low wattage heat pad in the base which will keep the temperature around the rooting area at a steady 15 – 20 degrees Celsius. This will help increase root development speed and so lead to earlier potting up.
The Heated Propagator will also help maintain a more humid environment for your cuttings and seedlings. Very young plants in a propagator need 100% humidity as more water is lost through the leaves than the plants can take up. This is especially true of cuttings that have no roots. The Stewart Large Propagator comes with adjustable vent holes in the top. These are for adjusting the conditions if it gets too warm or cold, too humid or dry. The Dimensions of this propagator is 52cm x 42cm x 28cm.
Alternatives to the Stewart Large Heated Propagator
At Canterbury Hydroponics, we have a few other options when it comes to propagators. These include the Small, Large and XL High Dome Propagators, as well as the Root!t Budget Propagator. For automation, we also have the X-Stream 20 and 40, with the 12, 80 and 120 available to order. AutoPot Easy2Propagate systems ensure plants have water at all times and is good if you can’t be around much to check on them. You can find all of these on our website here.
