The Large High Dome Propagator is the perfect product if you have a tray of 24 cuttings or seedlings on the go. Being this size, it is easier to keep the humidity up while still looking after a moderate amount plants. It has a vent on the top to allow for greater control over the humidity inside. The Large High Dome Propagator doesn’t have its own heat source, so it is best somewhere already warm. A small tent with a low wattage light is usually fine, but in the colder months you may want to consider a heat mat. These simple to use products sit under the propagator and gently warm it which also helps raise humidity.
Can I just put cuttings under a light? Do I need an Large High Dome Propagator?
When plants are very young, they need 100% humidity to stay healthy. The reason being the plant cannot draw up enough water to balance that which is lost through the leaves. This is especially true for cuttings that start of with no roots at all. Until they develop, they are reliant on an optimum environment to survive. Left in the open, they will quickly dry out due to the large volume of drier air robbing the plant of moisture. Keeping plants in a low volume incubator ensures they stay happy and healthy at this critical time of life. When you see water running down the inside of the propagator lid, don’t lift it and shake it off. This is what is keeping the environment just right for your young plants.
Alternatives to the Large High Dome Propagator
At Canterbury Hydroponics, we have a few other options when it comes to propagators. These include the Small 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. A Stewart Heated Propagator might be a good idea in the cooler months as it heats up, giving plants an easier start to life. You can find all of these on our website here.
