RE: mini propagator
- To: Propagation List , "McAlpine, Duncan G" , "'h*@worldnet.att.net'"
- Subject: RE: mini propagator
- From: M* D* G*
- Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 06:58:48 -0800
Thank you for the reply. They only concern I have is if the mini propagator has heating pad or thermometer to provide constant heat for seed germination..
I dont have a greenhouse anymore. I will review this product to see what it has to offer.
Thank you once again.
Duncan
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> To: Propagation List; Duncan.McAlpine@PSS.Boeing.com
> Subject: mini propagator
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> reply to your
> Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 05:27:53 -0800
> From: "McAlpine, Duncan G" <Duncan.McAlpine@PSS.Boeing.com>
> Subject: Mini-propagator's
>
> Anyone have a recommendation on a mini-propagator?
>
> Pros and cons please with a url hopefully.
>
> Duncan
>
>
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> Dear Duncan
>
> I do not know what kind of mini propagator you have in mind.
> We have germinated microscopic seed such as rex begonia
> using a nice dome unit from Park Seed.
> http://www.parkseed.com
> I tried to access their site today but it is down.
> You can call for information, Customer Service:
> 1-800-845-3369
>
> The unit consists of
> 1) base pan (to take a standard 14" tray)
> 2) clear 4" high dome with two air vents, adjustable
> 3) styro insert tray with about 36 peat plugs
> 4) starter set of peat plugs to fit the tray
> 5) starter supply of fertilizer
> The whole unit is about $14 and I think they throw in the
> freight.
>
> While we used it for seed germination it can also be used
> for propagation of plants from cuttings if the cuttings are
> not too long.
> I have throught about extrending the sides using some clear
> plastic sheets to raise the clear dome over the top of the
> cuttings.
> I think there is enough room to install a short flexible
> wire heating wire (the kind that has the thermostat built in
> (from the home supply used to prevent freezing of pipes).
>
> regards
> Joel
>
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