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Re: Propagation Tools/Misters

Hi Duncan,

>> Set your flats in a tray (if they aren't already) and add a half inch or so
>> of water to the tray.  Capillary action will draw the water right up to the
>> soil surface level.
>>
>>
>>   |     Bob Carter     | Kootenay Bay
>>   |  bcarter@awinc.com | BC, Canada
>>

Hmmm, I see I was a little lax in my terminology ... what I meant to say was
"Set your /inserts/ in a /flat/ ..." etc.

> What is considered the standard for flats?  Do people use the standard 1020
> no holes flat or Perma-Nest tray? I prefer the Perma-nest tray due to, the
> sturdyness of the thick plastic. In addition, it will support a 1020 flat with
>  holes.

> Duncan McAlpine

I've used 1020 almost exclusively, being what is available from the supplier I
use (Professional Gardener in Alberta).

The Perma-Nest trays sound interesting (I read your other post about them).
I haven't seen them around anywhere, they're available only through Parks?

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  |                    |
  |     Bob Carter     | Kootenay Bay
  |  bcarter@awinc.com | BC, Canada
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