{"product_id":"vitopod-propagator","title":"Vitopod Propagator – Heated Propagator for Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrecise, even heat for seeds and cuttings – with room to grow upwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVitopod Propagator\u003c\/strong\u003e is Greenhouse Sensation's modular, height-adjustable propagator, made in England from \u003cstrong\u003eUV-resistant acrylic\u003c\/strong\u003e on a recycled-plastic base. The heated models carry a \u003cstrong\u003edigital thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e with a probe that sits in the compost and holds any temperature from \u003cstrong\u003e5°C to 30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1°C steps, while tightly packed elements spread heat evenly across the whole base. Choose the \u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e (about 60 x 60cm, \u003cstrong\u003e50W\u003c\/strong\u003e heated, six half seed trays or 25 pots) or the \u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e (111 x 59cm, \u003cstrong\u003e100W\u003c\/strong\u003e heated, twelve half seed trays or 55 pots), heated or unheated, and add \u003cstrong\u003e15cm extra layers\u003c\/strong\u003e as plants grow – turning it into a mini greenhouse for hardening off and overwintering. It has been named a BBC Gardeners' World Best Buy and Grow Your Own magazine's Most Innovative Product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccurate temperature control\u003c\/strong\u003e – set any 1°C step between \u003cstrong\u003e5°C and 30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e; the compost probe switches heat on only when the root zone needs it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven heat, no cold corners\u003c\/strong\u003e – the whole base warms evenly, so every tray germinates and roots at the same pace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity you can control\u003c\/strong\u003e – large butterfly vents in the lid and sides release condensation without lifting the lid, guarding against damping off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows with your plants\u003c\/strong\u003e – each extra layer adds \u003cstrong\u003e15cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and layers stack up to \u003cstrong\u003e11 high\u003c\/strong\u003e without wobble thanks to a stabilising notch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last\u003c\/strong\u003e – acrylic lid and sides treated against UV yellowing and brittleness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes, heated or unheated\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003e50W\u003c\/strong\u003e Small and \u003cstrong\u003e100W\u003c\/strong\u003e Large heated models, or unheated versions for hardening off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSlow, Patchy Germination and Damping Off\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeed sown on a cold windowsill or greenhouse bench comes up slowly and unevenly, and cuttings can sit for weeks without rooting. Cheap heated trays add hot spots that dry one corner while another stays cold, and a sealed lid traps condensation that ends in damping off. The Vitopod gets the three things that matter at this stage right – a steady root-zone temperature, even heat across every tray and humidity you can vent a little at a time – so seedlings and cuttings build \u003cstrong\u003eroot development\u003c\/strong\u003e faster and move on with less \u003cstrong\u003etransplant shock\u003c\/strong\u003e. The unheated Vitopod gives the same vented, humid cover for hardening off in an unheated greenhouse, polytunnel or sheltered spot outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet up\u003c\/strong\u003e the base on a level surface and fit the clear lid; on heated models plug in the thermostat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace the probe\u003c\/strong\u003e in the compost of a tray or pot so the thermostat reads the root zone, then set the temperature your seeds or cuttings need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVents:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep them closed while seeds germinate and cuttings root, then open them gradually as roots form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd height:\u003c\/strong\u003e lift off the lid, drop an extra layer onto the base and refit the lid – each layer adds 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarden off:\u003c\/strong\u003e open the vents a little more each day, then take the lid off by day and finally at night before planting out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e where daylight is short, hang a propagation light above the clear lid\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\u003eHeated power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small 50W; Large 100W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermostat:\u003c\/strong\u003e digital, 5–30°C in 1°C steps, compost probe sensor (heated models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall, single height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 60 x 60 x 27cm heated; 60 x 60 x 25.5cm unheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, single height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 111 x 59 x 27cm heated; 111 x 59 x 25.5cm unheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small – 6 half seed trays or 25 pots; Large – 12 half seed trays or 55 pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15cm (6in) tall, clear panels with butterfly vents; fit the same-size Vitopod, heated or unheated; stack up to 11 high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVents:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable butterfly vents in the lid and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e UV-resistant acrylic lid and sides, treated against yellowing; recycled-plastic base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e England by Greenhouse Sensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e BBC Gardeners' World Best Buy; Grow Your Own magazine Most Innovative Product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\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;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the heated and unheated Vitopod?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe heated Vitopod has a heated base (50W Small, 100W Large) and a digital thermostat with a compost probe, for germinating seed and rooting cuttings. The unheated Vitopod is the same vented acrylic cover on a plain base, used for hardening off and protecting young plants in a greenhouse, polytunnel or sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\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 the extra layers fit both the heated and unheated models?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. A Small extra layer fits any Small Vitopod and a Large extra layer fits any Large Vitopod, heated or unheated. Each layer is 15cm tall and sits between the base and the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\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 tall can the Vitopod go?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe layers stack up to 11 high without wobbling, thanks to a stabilising notch – enough to overwinter plants up to about 1.5m tall with the lid still on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\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 the thermostat included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes, on the heated models. It comes with a probe that you push into the compost, so the base heats to the root-zone temperature you set rather than guessing from the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\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 it indoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. The clear acrylic lid lets light through, so on a bench or shelf indoors you can hang a low-heat propagation light above it to make up for short days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gorilla-propagation-led-12w-60cm-with-uk-plug\" 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\/gorilla-propagation-led-12w-60cm-with-uk-plug.jpg?v=1787262152\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Gorilla Propagation LED 12W 60cm – Low-Heat Seedling 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;\"\u003eGorilla Propagation LED 12W 60cm – Low-Heat Seedling Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eSeedling light for indoor benches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jiffy-propagation-plug\" 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\/jiffy-7-plugs-close-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746904152\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Jiffy Propagation Plug – Peat Pellets for Seeds \u0026amp; Cuttings\" 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;\"\u003eJiffy Propagation Plug – Peat Pellets for Seeds \u0026amp; Cuttings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003ePlugs to fill the trays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clonex-rooting-gel\" 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\/clonex-rooting-gel.jpg?v=1787265098\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Clonex Rooting Gel 50ml – IBA Rooting Hormone for Cuttings\" 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;\"\u003eClonex Rooting Gel 50ml – IBA Rooting Hormone for Cuttings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eRooting hormone for cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vitopod","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Heated","offer_id":53931042046218,"sku":"PRP-VITO-001-01","price":133.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Unheated","offer_id":53931042078986,"sku":"PRP-VITO-001-02","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Extra Layer","offer_id":53931042111754,"sku":"PRP-VITO-001-03","price":39.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Heated","offer_id":53931042144522,"sku":"PRP-VITO-001-04","price":177.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Unheated","offer_id":53931042177290,"sku":"PRP-VITO-001-05","price":108.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Extra Layer","offer_id":53931042210058,"sku":"PRP-VITO-001-06","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/vitopod-propagator-small-heated-1.jpg?v=1792294978","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/vitopod-propagator","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}