Mist Propagation
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20mm uPVC Pipe Lengths
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Mist and Wean Controller
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Overhead Mist Propagation Kit – 1m Wide Bench
From: £382.00 (excl VAT)
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Amber Mist Nozzle
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Mist Propagation Wet Leaf
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Overhead Mist Propagation Kit – 1.5m Wide Bench
From: £379.00 (excl VAT)
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Mist Propagation Extra Pipe and Nozzle
From: £28.00 (excl VAT)
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Riser Mist Propagation Kit – 1m Wide Bench
From: £359.00 (excl VAT)
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Anti Drip Insert
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Riser Mist Propagation Kit – 1.5m Wide Bench
From: £362.00 (excl VAT)
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Solenoid Valve 24V AC
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Quality Mist propagation Supplier
Mist propagation is the professional way of rooting cuttings and germinating seedlings using spray to keep the leaves of the plants moist. Combined with bottom heat for a warm root system, the mist prop keeps the leaves of the plants cool and moist. Wet leaf sensor ensures that the mist bursts are weather responsive.
Mist propagation is most effective when carried out in poly-tunnel or greenhouse, the AHDB provide a guide to professional propagation of hardy nursery stock. The spraying system maintains a layer of water on leaves and stems of your plants, ensuring they don’t dry out. For this reason, commercial mist propagation systems are open to the air in the glasshouse rather than being covered over.
Why do I need to use Mist Propagation?
When cuttings are first taken they have no root structure, so they have no ability to take up water. As evapotranspiration requires water, cuttings can quickly lose their ability to function. The constant film of mist on the leaves from the mist propagation systems allows the cuttings to maintain cell function until they have grown sufficient root systems to grow.
In order to successfully germinate seeds or root your cuttings, they must be at the appropriate temperature, have a constant water supply and the correct amount of light. Heat Mats are normally used to provide heat to the root zone. They are very efficient and can be rolled up when the bench is needed for other crops.
Mist propagation kits consist of a controller and a wet leaf sensor. The wet leaf is designed to mimic the characteristics of a real plant leaf, so when it is dry water is sprayed over the area until the wet leaf detects enough water has fallen. Then the system is turned off until the wet leaf has dried again. In this way, the system is completely weather responsive.
Weaning capability allows the duration between spray bursts to be progressively increased to get the plants used to not being under the spray and to prepare them for moving out of the mist prop system.
Access supply a range of mist propagation equipment and kits. Browse our product categories below and buy online. If you’re unsure which is the right product for you, give us a call on 01788 823811 or email sales@access-irrigation.co.uk, we’ll be happy to help.
