{"product_id":"root-t-60-cell-heated-propagator-kit","title":"Root!T 60 Cell Heated Propagator Kit – With Peat Free Plugs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Complete Heated Start for Seeds and Cuttings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRoot!T Dry Peat Free 60 Cell Heated Propagator Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e puts everything a heated propagation run needs in one box: a UK-made \u003cstrong\u003eGarland propagator\u003c\/strong\u003e with a high-dome lid, a tray of \u003cstrong\u003e60 peat-free coco fibre plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003eRoot!T Hobby 30W heat mat\u003c\/strong\u003e with its insulated mat underneath. The mat lifts the root zone \u003cstrong\u003e10–15°C above room temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vented dome holds humidity around young plants, and the dry plugs arrive mould-free and ready to hydrate – so seeds and cuttings get off to a fast, even start on a bench, shelf or windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarland propagator\u003c\/strong\u003e – injection-moulded deep base with a ridged floor and a crystal-clear high-dome lid with rotary adjustable vents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot!T Dry Peat Free 60 Cell Filled Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e – 60 coco fibre plugs in a reusable polystyrene cell tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot!T Hobby 30W Heat \u0026amp; Insulated Mat Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e – 60 x 40cm heat mat and the insulated mat that goes beneath it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom heat included\u003c\/strong\u003e – the \u003cstrong\u003e30W\u003c\/strong\u003e mat raises the temperature \u003cstrong\u003e10–15°C above ambient\u003c\/strong\u003e, so propagation is not held back by a cold room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeat-free, biodegradable plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e – natural coco fibre that breaks down in the next pot or bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStepped dibble in every plug\u003c\/strong\u003e – a wide upper hole for seed and a narrow, deeper hole for cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-pruned roots\u003c\/strong\u003e – octagonal cells leave a small air gap round each plug, so roots branch rather than circle and establish fast after potting on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-draining base with a reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e – the ridged floor drains the cell tray while holding a little solution so plugs do not dry out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh dome with rotary vents\u003c\/strong\u003e – room for taller seedlings and cuttings, and simple humidity control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLasts many seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e – re-stock the tray with refill plugs or a new filled tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCold, Wet Roots and Transplant Shock\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeds and cuttings fail most often for the same few reasons: a cold root zone, compost that stays too wet or dries out, and roots that circle and stall in the module. This kit answers each one – warmth from below, a free-draining plug with a small reserve underneath, and air-pruning cells – which is why rooting is quicker and young plants suffer less transplant shock when they move on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet up the heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e lay the insulated mat on the surface, the heat mat on top, and centre the propagator base on the heat mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrate the plugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e stand the cell tray in the base and water with a weak propagation feed (Root!T recommend their First Feed at \u003cstrong\u003e5ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e); leave a few hours, ideally overnight, in a shallow pool so the plugs take up their full capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow into the wide top of the dibble and cover with a small piece torn from the edge of the plug; keep at \u003cstrong\u003e18–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, moist but not wet, and in the dark until shoots appear, then give them light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuttings:\u003c\/strong\u003e fill the dibble with rooting gel, push the cutting into the narrow part until the lowest node sits at the top of the plug, keep humid at about \u003cstrong\u003e22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e with good light – roots usually show in the second week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManage the mat:\u003c\/strong\u003e switch it on when the propagator falls below \u003cstrong\u003e18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and off at the top of the 18–22°C range, or plug it into a heat mat thermostat to do this automatically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 x Root!T Dry Peat Free plugs, coco fibre, Ø32mm x 38mm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCell tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e polystyrene, 52 x 30 x 4cm, octagonal cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garland, L58 x W40.5 x H22.5cm; polypropylene base, polycarbonate high-dome lid with rotary vents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat mat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root!T Hobby 30W, 60 x 40cm, 230V AC 50Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature lift:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15°C above ambient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulated mat:\u003c\/strong\u003e included, sits under the heat mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e seeds and cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root!T (HydroGarden)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use the kit again?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. The propagator, cell tray and heat mats last many seasons; once the plugs are used, refill the tray with Root!T peat-free refill plugs or a new filled tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a thermostat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eIt is not essential – you can switch the mat on below 18°C and off around 22°C by hand – but a heat mat thermostat with its probe in the propagator holds the temperature for you and stops it overheating on sunny days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it for seeds or cuttings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eBoth. Each plug has a stepped hole: the wide upper part takes a seed, the narrow lower part takes a cutting stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much space does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe propagator is 58 x 40.5cm and 22.5cm tall with the dome on, and stands on the 60 x 40cm heat mat, so allow a shelf or bench at least that size near a socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/root-t-plug-refill-bag-60\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/grow-media-rootit-dry-pest-free-propagation-rooting-cells-40129398538455.png?v=1786377580\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Root!T Propagation Plug Refill Bag\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eRoot!T Propagation Plug Refill Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eRefill plugs for the 60-cell tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/root-t-rooting-gel-150ml\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/root-t-rooting-gel-150ml-1.jpg?v=1785337992\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Root!T Rooting Gel\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eRoot!T Rooting Gel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eFills the dibble for cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grow-gadgets-temperature-controller\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/grow-gadgets-temperature-controller-1.jpg?v=1790169616\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Grow Gadgets Temperature Controller\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eGrow Gadgets Temperature Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eSwitches the heat mat automatically\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/root-t-led-grow-light\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/root-t-led-grow-light-1.png?v=1790229853\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Root!T LED Grow Light\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eRoot!T LED Grow Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eLight for seedlings once they emerge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Root!T","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53930930831626,"sku":"KIT-ROTT-001-01","price":53.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/root-t-60-cell-heated-propagator-kit-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792284483","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/root-t-60-cell-heated-propagator-kit","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}