Using Poly-Propagators for Rooting Cuttings

Plants Plant Propagation
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Here at ECHO North America we have been using Poly-propagators extensively for micro-climate control especially for rooting cuttings.

We have several poly-propagators on wheels that we can manage for the particular needs of our cuttings. Rolling them under tables for extra shade, leaving more open for drier species, keeping saturated for plants that love water or adjusting all of these depending on the stage of growth our cuttings are in.

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In the winter months we expanded to build poly-propagators without a mesh bottom or wheels that can sit flush on top of our heat mats on the green house tables. You can find the details of that build here Poly-Propagators Build Step-by-Step Instructions.

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In general we have love the flexibility these have given our nursery. Allowing us to tailor the environment to plant species and climate conditions. This has been much more functional for us than a mist house and operates on such a small scale with high possibility of adaption for construction materials and environments.

For more in depth information, check out this EDN about Poly-propagators.

What is your experience with growing environments like this? Have you adapted this to fit different climate or material constraints?

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I’ve worked with a setup like this on a smaller scale, and overall it’s been pretty positive once things were dialed in. The biggest learning curve for me was adjusting airflow and moisture depending on the climate. In a more humid environment, I had to increase ventilation and tweak spacing to avoid buildup, while in drier conditions adding some insulation or moisture retention made a big difference.

Material-wise, I didn’t always have access to the “ideal” options, so I swapped in locally available materials where possible. As long as the core principles stayed the same, it adapted surprisingly well. It definitely takes some trial and error, but it’s flexible if you’re willing to adjust along the way.

If you want it shorter, more technical, or more casual

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Thanks @Chloe12_Chloe12 for sharing. Do you have any photos to share of your smaller more local material systems?

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