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Propagators

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shysal Mon 11-Mar-19 11:22:55

I have recently bought a few half size propagators to use for bedding plant seeds. They have a compost tray with drainage holes and a plain gravel tray beneath plus a ventilated lid.
I have never used any of these. I have sown Verbena Bonariensis and Nicotiana so far. They are indoors next to a south facing window, or could that get too hot? I am watering with a spray but I don't know in what position to put the top vent. Also should I water the gravel below?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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shysal Mon 11-Mar-19 11:24:41
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Sorry, forgot to add photo.

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Farmor15 Mon 11-Mar-19 15:55:35

I use propagators (heated ones) indoors on sunny window sill - and start them off with vent closed. When seedlings start to come up, I open the vent. Once the seedlings have got a bit bigger, I take off the lid during the day, so they don't get too hot in the sun, but put the lid on again at night.

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Gran2028 Fri 29-Mar-19 12:29:10

Once the seedlings appear do not them sit with water on their leaves or they will fry!.
Water from below and allow to drain

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