Buying a new propogator

Folks, I want to buy a new propogator and have about £50 to spend. It has to come from EBay as I can't get to big gardening places unless my son takes me as Phil had to give up driving due to the MS.

Does anybody know of a good one, or could somebody advise me of the key things I should look for please? I have one at the moment but it's small and only gets warm in the middle, so the stuff on the outer parts doesn't really grow as well, so I want to upgrade a bit to the type you guys would use.

Thanks in advance folks x x x

 

I don't have one but I've heard good things about the Garland Super 7 window sill propagator. It's made up of seven separate mini dome props which means you can grow different plant varieties in one go in a window sill sized unit. It's good if you don't have a lot of space. Shop around though as I've seen it being sold for a wide variety of prices. You should get plenty of change from 50 quid!

 

if you can get one that you can set the temp yourself is very useful rather than being pre set to one temp
I will have a nose for you see what we can all come up with but what Fern has suggested is very useful and handy to keep on the windowsill.

 

Thank you folks, I really appreciate this info x x

 

Hi there folks. I decided on the Garland propogator as I like the 7 separate sections! I was very lucky as some Ebayers were charging £49, but somebody was selling one for £20, it was an unwanted gift, so I nabbed that. Thanks so much for the advice. I shall report back when it arrives

 

I just got a super 7 too, it looks great. Soil getting up to temp for sowing in the morning.

 

I can't wait for mine to arrive! We must compare notes x

 

Great choice Linda Lots of us on here have the Super 7 , I was going to warn on the price variation £25 to £50 , but Ebay has come up trumps. You'll be amazed on how many plants you can grow in the little props. Dont over sow your seeds , and move the little prop off the heat when the majority of the seeds have germinated.
Just follow the seed sowing instructions and you will have lots off success and just a little disappointment now and then. First thing you notice is how quickly you run out of space ! Before the plants can be moved outside. They do tend to take over the house until May !

 

Thank you @HarryS I am so excited for the parcel to arrive! Thank you for the advice re seeds also. This is what I love so much about this forum, I wouldn't have had a clue that this even prop existed if I hadn't had kind folks on here advising me! Thanks again and have a great weekend x x

 

Lynda if you are buying seeds off t'internet , lots of GC members use Premier Seeds . They have 662 annuals from 99p a packet , a really good company
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Premier-Seeds-Direct?_rdc=1

 

Oh Harry that's brilliant tip off thank you so much, I'm gonna take a look when I get home :0). X

 

I've bought from both them and seekay horticultural supplies and both were good value for money.

 

The propogator has arrived. Beyond excited! Soil is warming up as we speak to plant stuff!

 

My Spanish flags and some ammi majus are up, only sowed them on Sunday. Really happy with it so far!

 

Well it seems like all is going well Charlie and Linda I wonder how many GC members have the Garland Super 7 ? Its so handy with its shape and the seven little props .