Propagators Q&amp;A

Can the Vitapod be used in winter in an un heated greenhouse?

Question 2

Nicki Bate

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Is it possible to set up lights with this propagator or should I go for the Geopod? I find that lack of light is as much of a problem as lack of heat when bringing on seeds early in the year.

Question 3

Nell McCarthy

Asked 8 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 4

Graham Ridler

Asked 5 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 5

Dervila Cooke

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Bio Green Jumbo Propagator, what is the wattage?

Question 6

Guest

Asked 5 months ago 1 answer

Bio Green Jumbo Propagator

Question 7

Mark Simper

What length cable do i need for a 4ft x 2ft unit please

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

I was going to line my propagation bench with 50mm Kingspan type insulation, 1800x800, will a space blanket type of insulation work as an alternative?Thanks

Question 8

Stephen Knowles

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 9

Jason Moore

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vitopod Small Height Extension

Question 10

John Kingwell

What size nut and bolt

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Question 11

Mandy Smyth

Hi there, can capillary matting be used with the Vitopod or is overhead watering a better method? Thanks in advance.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

HiJust wondering, where do you connect the thermostat probe to? Does it go directly into the soil?

Question 12

Aoife

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Small Vitopod Electric Propagator Single or Double Height

Question 13

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

Hi guysIs it a faff to access plants for watering etc in the propagator with the lights installed?

Question 14

Michael

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vitopod 60cm Light and Support Kit for Vitopod Propagator

Question 15

Sandra

Does this have to be placed inside the house, a greenhouse or polytunnel or can it be used outside on a terrace?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Bio Green Jumbo Propagator

Question 16

Mr Green

Hilooking to buy an electric propagator, could you provide some specific details please on what temperatures are achieved in the different propagators, and exactly how they work. Would like to put the propagator in the shed in the garden (natural light p...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi. Following on from my previous question, could you please tell me the internal measurements of the individual propagators?

Question 17

Peter Forman

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

When will you have these back in stock, thank you

Question 18

Martina Redmond

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi, can I set the temperture to a certain value or how does this work? M/Thx!

Question 19

Andreas

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Is this product self watering?

Question 20

Colum

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 21

Eimear

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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!

Question 22

Alan Shuttleworth

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Can you buy replacement parts / containers ?

Question 23

Ann Carroll

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 24

Ann Carroll

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 25

Heather Johnstone

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

Suzanne dodson

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 27

anne moloney

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

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 29

Michael Martin

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

Michael

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi what is the life expectancy of this unit.

Question 34

Alan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

Alan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi could you please tell me what watts the propagator is

Question 36

Darren

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

I bought a large vitopod from you last February and was very pleased with the results I had. I particularly wanted it for seeds that had to be started early at a high temperature. It is now on a windowsill in an unused bedroom. I was trying to get it to 2...

Question 37

Lorraine Abdy

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 38

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 39

John Terry

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 40

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 41

Dervila Cooke

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi when will heated propagator be back in stockThanks

Question 42

Shelly

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi. Is each mini propagator the same size as those in the Super 7? i.e. 150mm x 80mm internally

Question 43

John Forman

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Is the small height extension compatible with the large vitapod? I would like to have two heights in my propagator - half single half double height. I keep it under an attic velux which is at a slope, so I can't fit the double height over the whole thing....

Question 44

Aoife

Asked 4 years ago 0 answers

Vitopod Small Height Extension

Question 45

Marthijn Schoonderwoert

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

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

is it a genuine product and do you send 12× plastic nuts and bolts if the answer is yes on all counts.. I will buy this item from you

Question 46

Terry dugdale

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Dear, i have the geopod with lights but want to extend the height. The pepperplants are growing very fast.

Question 47

Anja Cappelle

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Dear,Is it possible to use a vitopd height extension on a geopod propagator larg.

Question 48

Anja Cappelle

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer