Propagation Bench
Heated trays benches and covers these sturdy aluminium trays and benches give an even base heat encouraging seed germination and general plant growth.
Propagation bench. The plants won t make direct contact with the wood so there are no concerns there. In order to build a professional propagation bench you have to fill the holes with a good wood filler and smooth the surface with 120 grit sandpaper along the wood grain after the compound has dried out. Building a propagation bench for seedling and plant germination couldn t be simpler and once built will last you for years propagation is essential in seedli.
The propagation bench is made of mostly pressure treated lumber to resist moisture damage. Most plants benefit from a source of basal heat and will pop out roots far more quickly a a result and a propagation bench delivers this warmth right where it s needed. Combine with specially designed covers for greater versatility creating large areas for propagation or overwintering.
No two systems have been the same but this is the first time that i ve had the opportunity to set up a system for a greenhouse and it s our own greenhouse so that makes it even more exciting. Newer pressure treated lumber is much safer than the older stuff anyway no more arsenic in the pressure treating process.
