Large Budget Propagator

An affordable way to run a full tray of cuttings

The Large Budget Propagator is a straightforward, no-frills unit for anyone starting cuttings or seedlings in volume without paying for a heated model. At 58 x 39 x 23cm it's sized to take a full tray of cutting or seed cubes, which is exactly what makes it useful to larger-scale growers running several trays at once. The vented lid lets you dial down humidity as cuttings root, heading off the damping-off and rot that come from sealed, stagnant air.

Key Benefits

• Full-tray capacity at 58 x 39 x 23cm, taking a standard tray of cutting or seed cubes.
• Adjustable vents in the lid to manage humidity as roots develop.
• Low cost per unit, making it practical to run several side by side.
• Simple unheated design with nothing to wire in or set up.
• Tall 23cm dome giving headroom for leggier cuttings before potting on.

Why do so many cuttings damp off under a sealed lid?

Cuttings and seedlings kept in stagnant, saturated air are prone to damping-off, mould and rot. The adjustable vents let you release trapped moisture and introduce airflow at the right stage, so the environment stays humid enough to root but not so wet that seedlings collapse.

How to Use

• Fill the base with your cutting or seed cubes and water them in.
• Fit the vented lid and keep vents mostly closed for the first few days while roots establish.
• Open the vents gradually as condensation builds or new growth appears, lowering humidity.
• Harden plants off with the vents fully open before potting on.