That’s cool. New sub here. Planning to build a small greenhouse this spring, this looks like a great idea. Need to go watch the other video as well, thanks!
Hello, what can you add to the sans media if you want to stick with sand to help it conduct heat better? Could you give several reccomendations from what you think will be the best option to least best? Thank you. I just need this last piece of information before I'm done with my mini greenhouse with bottom heating project.
What kinds of cuttings are you rooting on that bench? You root Roses? Great job, I love the high density foam used to create the walls. How long do you think that bench will last?
Only the size. On the table I'm able to fit something like 10 flats - if you were able to find a thermostatically controlled heating mat that covers the space you need for a reasonable price, it's a good way to go.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm I was wondering same... So it is similar using heating cables and using heating mats. It's just matter of size of space? Which one do you prefer mat or cable?
Thanks Rob. That's an interesting idea. I do get the impression that pressing my plug trays down into the mix gives really good contact, and may help the transfer of warmth. I wonder if the plastic would act as a barrier to heat movement. I may have to try next time I change crops.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm I'd be interested on your results. My thoughts went to "water bed" conduction of heat. Overlay would limit depth of pots into base tho. Keep us posted and thank you for sharing your ideas. Rob C North Dakota
Hello, I have built a similar bench and was going to use sand.You comment regarding conducting of the heat made me hold up on putting in the sand. I have Coco fibre cubes, could I use them and do I keep them damp? Thank you
I really liked your use of the electric meter to get an accurate usage cost.
Great video so interesting, off now to watch the original SMILES
Try vermiculite as your medium. You can always mix it with sand/coconut fiber/peat moss etc and you will have less weight to worry about...
Great update- thanks!
That’s cool. New sub here. Planning to build a small greenhouse this spring, this looks like a great idea. Need to go watch the other video as well, thanks!
Great. Thanks for watching! Let me know how it goes for you.
Very informative video. Thanks for sharing.
Hello, what can you add to the sans media if you want to stick with sand to help it conduct heat better? Could you give several reccomendations from what you think will be the best option to least best? Thank you. I just need this last piece of information before I'm done with my mini greenhouse with bottom heating project.
What kinds of cuttings are you rooting on that bench? You root Roses? Great job, I love the high density foam used to create the walls. How long do you think that bench will last?
Can you think of any drawback from using those flat propagation heat mats with a thermostat vs. the cable ?
Only the size. On the table I'm able to fit something like 10 flats - if you were able to find a thermostatically controlled heating mat that covers the space you need for a reasonable price, it's a good way to go.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm I was wondering same... So it is similar using heating cables and using heating mats. It's just matter of size of space? Which one do you prefer mat or cable?
Nicely done. Barring a mold issue, do you see any benefit to using plastic sheeting overlaying the soil to slow evap?
Thanks Rob. That's an interesting idea. I do get the impression that pressing my plug trays down into the mix gives really good contact, and may help the transfer of warmth. I wonder if the plastic would act as a barrier to heat movement. I may have to try next time I change crops.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm I'd be interested on your results. My thoughts went to "water bed" conduction of heat. Overlay would limit depth of pots into base tho. Keep us posted and thank you for sharing your ideas.
Rob C
North Dakota
Hello, I have built a similar bench and was going to use sand.You comment regarding conducting of the heat made me hold up on putting in the sand. I have Coco fibre cubes, could I use them and do I keep them damp? Thank you
Yes, that'd be fine, and keep it damp to conduct the heat.
I learned a lot! Thank you!09.07.24
Do you put seed trays on or seed direct into the soil
Trays on top of the soil.
self wicking bed system for the sand?
I bet that would work!
Air temp (min/Max) inside the structure.?
During the time I use it most, between 5 and 15 degrees celsius (so like between 40 and 60 F)
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thanks for the update