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    Create and propagate

    Dec 31, 2020 4 minutes

    Many seeds, especially during late winter and early spring, when temperatures are cool and light levels still low, need a little extra help to germinate and thrive. Propagation equipment can be expensive. Here are some ways to make your own, using household items and upcycled materials. Start preparing now in readiness for the sowing season ahead!

    HOME-MADE HEATED PROPAGATOR

    I sow chillies, aubergines and sweet peppers in mid-February, and tomatoes in March. These seeds really benefit from ‘bottom heat’ – growing on gentle warmth, such as a heated propagator. A simple and safe home-made solution is to use a hot water bottle.

    Take two similar-sized trays large enough to fit the bottle in and fill the hot water bottle with hot

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