Pots &amp; Propagation Q&amp;A

I got a soil warmer. Does it warm up by just plugging it into socket. Or do I have to have frames all set up for it.

Question 2

Imelda

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

What size cable do we need for 8Ft x4Ft bench please?

Question 3

Julie Nicolson

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

If my table is slightly smaller than required for the cable meaning the cables have be installed closer together should the temp be lowered to compensate?

Question 4

Jason Moore

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

We've ordered an 8x6 greenhouse and intend to order the soil warming cable - having watched great video. My question is do I need a heated space after the germination phase in greenhouse? I'd love to have tomatoes, cucumber and peppers.Thanks, Connie Mar...

Question 5

Connie Martin

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi do you sell to people in Tasmania

Question 6

Kevin r Steele

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I have the 6m cable already, it works great; now I am building a new, larger bench of approx 219cm by 60cm. My questions are: if I buy an additional 10m cable, can it be joined up with my 6m, and if so do you think that would be enough coverage for th...

Question 7

Susan

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi how much is the 6 meter cable and what size propagator would it suit.

Question 8

Ann Ryan

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

I presume this cable will work fine with my 220v thermostat which i can plug it into?

Question 9

Brendan Dean

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi there is it possible to have an 86m cable made up? (bench is 6.8m x 1.2m) If so how much would that be please?Many thanksPaul

Question 10

Paul Winters

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

In your video you water the sand thoroughly once built. How often the bed need watering after that?

Question 11

Harvey

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi Quickcrop - I just watched the video and it looks very do-able. My question is about the cable length. If I get the 25 m cable and it is too long, can I cut it to size? I will be connecting it to the thermostat .Go raibh maith agat Niamh

Question 12

Niamh Níi Dhúill

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

I would like to include a porous pipe in my heated ssnd bed. Should it be below, above or at the same level as the heat cable?

Question 13

Julie Newbould

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, how long would a 10m cable take to warm a bench full of sand (following the instructions in your tutorial) that is 1m x 2m

Question 14

Zanna Hoskins

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, We built a heated bench , 8ft X 4ft with a parasene cable and thermostat. I've used it once. This year it doesn't seem to be working - not heating up very much. You mentioned you had problems with parasene before. I work also on an organic farm growin...

Question 15

Bernie

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi what sort of plug is on the cable and does it plug directly into the thermostat

Question 16

Mick

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

What size table should I construct for each sized cable

Question 17

Sean

Asked 7 years ago 0 answers

Do you have a longer cable available I have a seed bed 4ft by 16ft with Dutch lights I'd like to get a 25m cable

Question 18

Ian

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

What area do your cables cover I read 3 " apart so the first cable is 1.5" from the side of the box and the last one is also 1.5" from the other side of the box. ???? What is the most efficient way to use them? I am wondering if a longer...

Question 19

Grainne

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Do you more than 24 meter cable

Question 20

Govinda shrstha

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

what will be the size of the bench with the 6, 12 or 24 meter cable?

Question 21

Vino

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Can I use this kit, but with a polythene cover over the damp sand-base(to prevent high humidity and condensation)& in conjunction with fluorescent light units, all covered by an insulated cover to bring on plants after germination?

Question 22

Tom Daly, Armagh

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

How many degrees does this heating cable raise the soil temperature?

Question 23

chloe

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

How do the deep roottrainers do on a heated bed using your cable. Do they warm up as well given that the rootrainer cells are suspended in the plastic frame?

Question 24

marc Smalley

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

how deep do you put the cable from the surface of your raised bed

Question 25

john bowes

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

What is the power output of that cable?Thanks

Question 26

macieq

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

From the images, this looks like it is for the German/French market. The plug is 2 Pin and the built in socket also looks like it is for 2 pin plug. Can you confirm the one I would receive is for the Irish market?

Question 27

Paul Glavey

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

i need to get a new thermostat for my cables but one i have has a bar in teh sand with square box with dials ....how would i connect the new one to the old heat cables please

Question 28

rob

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Could you tell me whereabouts does the thermostat cable and probe go? Is it in the sand or on top of the sand? Thanks

Question 29

Sarah

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

How many 25m Soil Warming Cables can I connect on each thermostat?

Question 30

Harry

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Is this thermostat supplied with a soi warming cable?

Question 31

John Smith

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, what is the length of the cable? Thanks.

Question 32

Lobel

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

what is the maximum temperature I can get a bed up to using this thermostat?I'm more interested in microbial etc activity...

Question 33

John

Asked 9 years ago 0 answers

Niall - I've been keeping an eye on these but they don't appear to be coming available. Is there any update on availability ? Tks.

Question 34

mike

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Small Vitopod Electric Propagator Single or Double Height

Question 35

John

I have set up my new Vitopod. So far so good!1. The instructions are unclear where they refer to "not immersing the base in water" Can I get water on the base of the Vitopod i.e. inside, where I place the seedlings? Or must the interior base be...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Small Vitopod Electric Propagator Single or Double Height

Question 36

Suzanne dodson

If this unit is not thermostatically controlled and I leave it plugged in all night, will it over heat the seedlings?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Super 7 Electric Windowsill Propagator

Question 37

anne moloney

Can the vitapod be used outdoors as I don't have a glasshouse

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

What is the length of the electrical lead on the Vitopod propagator ?

Question 38

Joe Murphy

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Niall, Am I correct in assuming that the propagator comes complete with the base as shown ?

Question 39

Michael Martin

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Is the supporting metal frame/table shown in the photo' included with the propagator?

Question 40

Philip Marron

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

hello how do you increase the tempeture do you push the plus button several times or what

Question 41

frank hill

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

How many of your 54cm x 32 cm seed trays can you fit in the propogator? By the size description fitting two would make sense to me, a reviewer claimed 5! So clarity is necessary Thanks

Question 42

Andreas

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hi Can you water your plants with this vitopodI am looking to do micro greens ! How does the stacking system work I am newbie gardener!

Question 43

Michael

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi what is the life expectancy of this unit.

Question 44

Alan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi is the large vitopod in stock and do you just plug in to normal socketthanks.

Question 45

Alan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi could you please tell me what watts the propagator is

Question 46

Darren

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

When you have seeding growing obviously they need watering. Can you water them whilst they are in the propagator or do you have to take them out to do this.Regards Vincent

Question 47

VINCENT

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

What is the KW capacity of the Large Vitopod Heater ?I reciently brought one and it is using a lot of electricity.

Question 48

John Terry

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Can you set a different temperature in each half of the propagator?

Question 49

Anne

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hello. I want to use either a Large Double Vitopod or a Geopod outside. I plan to use a stretchy luggage strap on it to keep it stable in wind etc, as I do with the lid for my veg trough. Someone suggested that the Geopod helped plants receive better ligh...

Question 50

Dervila Cooke

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer