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kenkew
Hectare
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Cheapo propagator
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February 03, 2008, 15:03:25 »
Been having a sort out and came across 4 floppy disk boxes. Didn't take my allotment head long to turn them into the perfect propagator... :)
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DeeBee
Quarter Acre
Posts: 74
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February 03, 2008, 17:12:01 »
Genius!
Ours went into the loft many a year ago, in the pre lottie years.... where's m'ladder! ;D
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Sparkly
Hectare
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February 03, 2008, 17:46:39 »
Great idea! I have made my own progators from those plastic boxes you get bakery products in at the supermarket and some coke bottles with the middle cut out (so have a lid and a bottom).
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tim
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Just like the old days!
Re: Cheapo propagator
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February 03, 2008, 18:32:36 »
I'm stupid? Propagators need heat??
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Sparkly
Hectare
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February 03, 2008, 18:38:53 »
They are probably better with heat, but with a lid in a sunny place they get pretty warm! I managed to germinate chilli seeds in a warm place with cling film over the tray last year, so I am hoping this will work fine too! :)
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manicscousers
Hectare
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www.golborne-allotments.co.uk
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February 03, 2008, 18:44:15 »
we're using grape boxes ;D
the plastic ones with lids :)
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kenkew
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February 03, 2008, 21:20:39 »
Quote from: tim on February 03, 2008, 18:32:36
I'm stupid? Propagators need heat??
Out of the cold and with a lid, it's suprising how warm the seed compost gets.
(Propagator is probably not the 'correct' word, as a propagator is the person who does the propagating.)........ ??? Who cares, all sorts of different DIY methods seem to work well.
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LJ
Quarter Acre
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Bridgend, South Wales
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February 17, 2008, 22:06:18 »
I know I'm easily pleased, but this is such a good idea......I must have some in a box somewhere!?!?! I've been using the raspberry trays with lids, but these would be alot sturdier-I'll be ringing round friends and family tomorrow hunting some down-thanks ;D
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posie
Hectare
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Slowly winning??
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February 18, 2008, 11:45:35 »
You could also use the plastic boxes that things like dishwasher tablets and washing powder tablets come in, although they'd be a little deeper than the average box. :)
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manicscousers
Hectare
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www.golborne-allotments.co.uk
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February 18, 2008, 20:09:55 »
we've ben offered old street light covers, really sturdy with a thick plastic lid ;D
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Twirlie
Half Acre
Posts: 111
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February 18, 2008, 20:23:23 »
I use the plastic trays you get meat in from the supermarket. I get 2 the same size, the 1st - seed tray, I cut the rim off and put some holes in the bottom, then the 2nd just goes straight on top and overlaps. I have a couple sat on top the fridge as its quite warm and the light also comes through the window. Working for me so far!!!
Twirlie :)
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