Pots &amp; Propagation Q&amp;A

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...

Question 3

John

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Small Vitopod Electric Propagator Single or Double Height

Question 4

Frank Hartung

When delivered to Germany, is the heated Vitapod coming with a European power plug or is it a British one?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Do you charge extra to post to IV63 postcode. We are in the central highlands near Inverness.

Question 5

Heather Johnstone

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 6

Brendan Dean

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Is there a floor on the second tier where you can put more seed trays or does the 2nd tier just allow you to grow plants taller?

Question 7

Bernie Small

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 8

Paul Winters

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi can the light come on and off on a timer

Question 9

Poornima Rai

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Small Vitopod Electric Propagator Single or Double Height

Question 10

Jeanett

where do I get the light fittings

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

is the full length of the cable heating or some of it not heating? can you put the cable closer together to fit into a certain sized bench?

Question 11

Graham Ridler

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Can the pod be placed outside or does it need to be in a greenhouse?

Question 12

Nick

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Small Vitopod Electric Propagator Single or Double Height

Question 13

Harry

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 14

Mary

Hi guys,Does this come fully assembled or is it the dreaded flatpack diy?Thanks,Mary

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Deluxe Potting Bench

Question 15

Marcia

Should plantbroots be loosened s but before planting from plastic container pots?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

hi I would prefer to hang the lights from the (low!) ceiling using chains - can I just buy the lights without the supports? - thanks from Panny

Question 16

Panny Laing

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 17

Miles C-s

Hi, I am lucky enough to have a large (double length) vitopod which I now want to add sun blasters to. how much does the mounting kit and blasters cost?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Small Vitopod Electric Propagator Single or Double Height

Question 18

Paul

Do you have any round trays to fit underneath the 10 litre grow pots for indoor use?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Is the large Vitopod composed of two units or one large unit? Also, is it possible to run the two sections at different temperatures?

Question 19

C Tevlin

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 20

Harvey

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Could you grow a tomato plant in the 10L pot or too small?

Question 21

AC

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

What is the volume in litres of the largest '11 x 11cm' size?

Question 22

Kevin Broaders

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 23

Sandra

Hi,What length of cable would I need for a 6’x2’ unit, spacing cable at 3” apart? It is my first attempt at building a propagating table so want to get it right! Your video is very clear and helpful.I notice on your website there is no...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

is it necessary to put gravel on the base to set the seed trays in?

Question 24

Margaret McCullough

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Small Vitopod Electric Propagator Single or Double Height

Question 25

Ann Carroll

Dear Niall ,I was asking about replacing the mini-propagators only as these may occasionally fall and break especially the lids , not the heating unit itself as I had one previously and it still works. It is a pity if these cannot be bought separately in...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Can you buy replacement parts / containers ?

Question 26

Ann Carroll

Asked 6 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 27

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 28

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 29

Zanna Hoskins

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Is this thermostat supplied with a soi warming cable?

Question 30

John Smith

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

Maria Yeomans

Do they come with the grow lights or do I have to purchase them separately

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 32

Pat O’Sullivan

Is it possible to purchase a double height extension?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 33

Lobel

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 34

katarina

What temperatures are riched in the soil if I do not use a thermostat? Is it dangerous to overheat the system?Do you recomend the regulation of temperature with plug the cable in timer?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

I have a large heated Vitopod propagator and would like to know if I could use capillary matting as a self watering device. Also could the Sunblarter Propogation Grow Lights be retrofitted to the covers of the Vitopod or do you supply a cover complete wit...

Question 35

Edward Cremin

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

will these lights have a bracket which will fit on my progator, or can they be hung over it?

Question 36

Mrs Lister

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vitopod 90cm Light and Support Kit for Propagator

Question 37

Alan Shuttleworth

How do you separate the plants when ready to put in the greenhouse? I've seen seeds growing in small 60 x 60 plugs but this seems to grow all the plants together. I'm new to gardening but really want to learn. Any advice is more than welcome!

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Thanks very much for your response to my previous question. Thanks in particular for the note about minus 3 degrees meaning about 15 degrees in the Vitapod. I'll bear that in mind.If my Vitapod is outside on a patio during the winter receiving direct su...

Question 38

Dervila Cooke

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 39

Dervila Cooke

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Can you supply the grower pots in larger sizes, 15 litre or 20 litre?

Question 40

Jonny Phelan

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

HiWhat nutrient do you use to feed the tomatoes?thanks

Question 41

Steve

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 42

Anne

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Is it wise to extend the height higher than 3 extensions for the Vitopod with light? I want to grow pepperplants

Question 43

Marthijn Schoonderwoert

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Vitopod Large Height Extension

Question 44

Brendan

Hi.Do you know if you can use a liquid chalk pen on the copper labels??

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Copper Plant Labels Packs of 10

Question 45

William Gibson

Can I use this cable dry say around a big plant pot or leave it on top of the sand also can I return a 10-meter cable for a 6 meter

Asked 7 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 46

Bernie

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 47

John Terry

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Which size pot is better for 'potting on' plug plants?

Question 48

Colin Parish

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 49

Mick

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Was just trying to order one of these, will it be back in stocks soon? Thanks

Question 50

Eimear

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer