Propagation Structures

Question 1

Propagators

Answer 1

Good for small scale
Moveable
Electric heat provided
- No thermostat
- Expensive

Question 2

Indoor lighting

Answer 2

Florescent lighting - red and blue spectrum required
- aquarium or growing lights work best

Needs to be close to the seedlings (about 4” above germinating seeds)

Seedlings need to be gradually moved outside

Question 3

Nursery beds

Answer 3

AKA raised beds
Need to be in a sheltered area
At least 6” of soil depth must be amended
Should not be more than 5’ wide

Question 4

Cloche

Answer 4

Covered structure (increases humidity and provides shelter)
Essentially a greenhouse
Guards against cold
Can be fairly inexpensive

• can get too hot
• generally poor ventilation

Types: Hoop houses, Greenhouses

Question 5

Frame / Cold Frame

Answer 5

Framed structure with tinted plastic cover
Guards against cold

Soil heating cables / mats good
Used for overwintering plants sensitive to the cold

Poor ventilation