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Large Vitopod Heated Propagator Single or Double

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In a nutshell....

Large Vitopod heated propagator for better seedling propagation. It is a stackable unit that enables you to grow taller plants in colder weather with ease.

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Top Quality Electric Heated Propagators

The Vitopod is quite simply the best electric propagator your can buy. No, it's not cheap but the design and build quality of this unit is the best you'll see anywhere. It was voted the best buy propagator by BBC Gardeners World magazine. This professional electric propagator from greenhouse sensation will enable you to grow larger or tall plants with ease.

The Vitopod features a unique stack-able system meaning it can also be used for a permanent home for chili plants or other warm climate crops. Separate side extensions are available for increasing the height of your unit, up to 4ft if required.

The base features a fully enclosed and completely water proof heating element which gives an even spread of heat across the base with no hot or cold spots. Temperature is precisely controlled by the include thermostat which can be accurately set in 1 degree increments between 5 and 30 degrees Celsius.
Quality
As I’ve already mentioned it’s the quality of this unit that really stands out. I love well built products and was impressed from the moment I unwrapped the first piece.

This is a proper piece of equipment, maybe not for the beginner gardener because of the price but a very worthwhile investment if you’re hooked and want to continue growing vegetables for a number of years, it is great as a gardening gift also. The best propagator we’ve seen, a serious piece of kit.

Dimensions:

Length 111cm x Width 58cm x Height 24cm single height, 39cm double height, 54cm treble height

Available in Single or Double Height

Please choose the required size from the Height Tab above.

A Vitopod heated propagator with the double height option can be used as a mini greenhouse and will protect plants for longer without you having to heat an entire greenhouse or polytunnel.

Dimensions:

Length 111cm x Width 58cm x Height 24cm single height, 39cm double height, 54cm treble height

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Finola thompson
May 22nd, 2019

Used my propagator for early tomato seedlings Very happy 😃! I also purchased the lights which were great. I think these could also be used during the darker months in the greenhouse for Winter salad. Will try next winter I purchased the double unit/double height and only issue I had was the stability in the middle when we assembled the unit. That’s the reason for the four stars versus five

Victor Hart
March 28th, 2019

This is a great piece of kit getting great results from my tomato and chilli I'm using it with the lights so the seedlings aren't leggy at all but I'm having to buy the height extension because growth on the tomatoes is so good.

Lewis Mathews
March 06th, 2019

Excellent unit, using for chilli and tomato seedlings and have no complaints

MartinMcFadden
January 13th, 2019

delivery time excellent. Assembly instructions could be improved. Already in production.I am very pleased with my purchase.

Aine Butler
December 17th, 2018

I bought the large vitopod last year and it was fantastic. It fits lots of plants and is easy to set up. I love it.

ElizabethDarby
November 17th, 2018

I bought the Vitopod Heated Propagator a couple of weeks ago from quickcrop, and it has been terrific - all my seedlings came up and the brilliant white light kept them all at a very regular height and they are so even & strong now. Thanks quickcrop - a 5 star for you and Vitopod!!

Tim Myers
November 15th, 2018

Very good product and good germination results thus far. A little tricky to assemble so perhaps instructions could be better. The thermostat has to be fed in via the green adjustable vents and won't fit through the small holes in the side panels as seen in the demonstration video.

Karl Delaney
September 20th, 2018

EASY TO SET UP AND USE BIG ENOUGH FOR LOTS OF SEED TRAYS

LynneHughes
September 02nd, 2018

I love my new propagator! It was easy to assemble, holds lots of plants and the temperature probe is really useful. I bought two heights of sides and this is super as I am not restricted by size of cuttings.

Barbara, GeorgHeise
August 20th, 2018

Excellent service from Quickcrop. My Vitopod arrived really quickly by courier. It was very easy to put together and set up. It's nice and large which will take seedlings and pots. Nothing to not like about this super product. Looking forward to growing some quality seeds I bought from you too. Thanks again, a very happy customer.

CiaranKing
June 18th, 2018

This is a great product. Big, roomy, strong, lets in lots of light. Once your gardening ambitions exceed the need to grow more than a single tray of seeds, then don't waste money on multiple other heated propagators with flimsy lids that cook your seedlings, get this one instead - it holds 5+ full size seed trays in comfort. I planted loads of seeds, and got my fastest and highest germination rate ever. It is quite big, so you'll need to set it up in a glasshouse/polytunnel/conservatory, or in a shed/garage under lights. I used it against a south-facing patio window, but that might not be an option for everybody.

Paul Morris
May 06th, 2018

Easy to put together, build quality looks good too. The display on the thermostat is clear and easy to read. Currently using this for germinating a variety of veg seeds, but will also try rooting cuttings in late summer. Very happy.

DeborahFearon
May 05th, 2018

Our propagator arrived quickly and well packed(important its an expensive piece of kit!) We have it up and running and so far I would say it has been money well spent. Seed germination seems quicker and better with this than previous years when we did not have a heated unit. We bought the double size and it fits a good number of trays/ modules. Our only difficulty with it was that it was not that easy to assemble. Other reviewers said it was.. but it took us a fair bit of time to figure it out. The diagram that came with it was for the single version and didn't help. We had to go back to the quickcrop site and video of the unit to figure it out.

LORRAINEABDY
November 25th, 2017

MY VITAPOD ARRIVED EXACTLY WHEN YOU SAID IT WOULD IT WAS EASY TO ASSEMBLE THE INSTRUCTIONS WERE PRECISE AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND. I CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING I DON'T LIKE SO FAR

MandySmyth
October 22nd, 2017

DesCalvert
March 05th, 2017

Glass continually steams up thus restricting light to seedlings. My fault? Don't know otherwise excellent product.

Nora Mulcahy
February 18th, 2017

I received my Vitopod over two weeks ago and it's in constant use since . it is well built and made of good quality materials . The easy to read and operate thermostat enables user to determine actual and desired soil temperatures. I am currently germinating both vegetable and flower seed which will give me an earlier start to the planting season. Practical information in the booklet supplied eg how long to leave seedlings in vitopod would be of benefit to the novice. Quickcrop.ie were easy to deal with over the phone, helpful in answering questions and prompt delivering the order. Well done to an Irish based company for this excellent service.

Imelda Devins
December 08th, 2016

This is definitely the best propagator on the market. I can't believe how easy it was to build and the fact that I can buy additional tiers is amazing. Its a little delicate which would be the only fault I'd have with it but aside from that it really is amazing. Top quality build and its simple to construct and use. Looking forward to growing some tomatoes and other plants I normally wouldn't be able to grow. Thanks quickcrop.

PatrickCasey
October 06th, 2016

Excellent. I was first introduced to Quickcrop.ie by my nephew. Since then iit has been my first go to source for all my gardening requirements. Patrick

EdwardCremin
June 10th, 2016

Excellent product. Works effectively and the temperature control is the best I have come accoss

alanmcewan
May 08th, 2016

very happy with product easy to set up and large enough to sow loads of seeds.

EddieFoyle
April 30th, 2016

Easily assembled and pleasing appearance, easy to keep clean and to operate. Digital display Digital display not easily read unless at eye level.

DavidFleming
April 25th, 2016

The Large Vitopod is absolutely amazing. I've read some reveiews claiming it was a little tricky to put together, but that isn't true. It is very simple to put together, especially if you've watched the video from QuickCrop about it. There is lot's of room for trays. We have 5 trays in ours now with seedlings already on the way. If you really want to grow your own from seed, this is the best way to ensure you get the highest strike rate on your seeds. THe only real problem with it, is finding the right spot for it, as it is quite big, but that is a problem we're happy to have. Great purchase, and would definitely recommend.

Ben Southwood
April 16th, 2016

I had the smaller version of this, but it was that good I just had to upgrade. The best propagator on the market. Great company too, always reliable and fast delivery.

Siobhan Flannery
March 01st, 2016

Pictures don't do this propagator justice. Its huge with room for a variety of plants. I picked up a double height one and I can say it was money well spent. There is enough room to have my seedlings growing on one side and my plug plants, which I plan on keeping in the propagator growing on the other. It was extremely easy to assemble and the thermostat was easy to use and comes with a good length of wire for the plug. I can't wait to try and grow some plants and vegetables that aren't used to the Irish climate.

JohnHolmes
February 27th, 2016

Purchased the large Vitopod for propagating my seeds.Can fit five seed trays.It was very user friendly in assembling and had it in use within 15 minutes.The order arrived within 4 days of ordering,was well packaged and happy days ahead.

JohnQuigley
February 22nd, 2016

Great propagator with easy temperature control

paddyallen
February 11th, 2016

i like the large heated vitopod propagator for its large size and tempure controlled base for propagating seeds.

Ask a Question

Asked By Stewart Irving
on September 07th, 2020

Do you sell spare double heated bases for the Vitopod - my current one has given up. Regards

Answered by Niall
on September 07th, 2020

Hi Stewart We don't normally but if you email in to our customer service team they can work out a price for the Vitopod without the tops and sides for you Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Richard Moriarty
on July 06th, 2020

Do the vitopods come with the thermostat or is that an added extra and do they come with a UK plug?

Answered by Niall
on July 06th, 2020

Hi Richard Yes the Thermostat is standard and it comes with a UK plug. It is manufactured in the UK Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Patrick Mc Intyre
on April 23rd, 2020

Will the vitapod all ranges of vita need to be kept indoors or can it be left outside - "outdoors" on a non-covered patio like say under a kitchen window but outside. We could have indoors is a sitting room for a bit but naturally not for long we don't have an area for potting like a potting shed or have room for a potting shed either The raised beds i got form you are fab thanks

Answered by Niall
on April 24th, 2020

Hi Patrick Yes the unit is perfectly fine outside however the temperature range is only 16 degrees so it will struggle to keep the temperatures up that you might need outside Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Frank Hartung
on February 27th, 2020

When delivered to Germany, is the heated Vitapod coming with a European power plug or is it a British one?

Answered by Niall
on February 27th, 2020

Hi Frank A British one although when ordering we can add in a converter plug Free of Charge. Just email us the order number with that request and we can put one in Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Bernie Small
on January 18th, 2020

Is there a floor on the second tier where you can put more seed trays or does the 2nd tier just allow you to grow plants taller?

Answered by Niall
on January 19th, 2020

HI Bernie The 2nd tier is literally just to add height so it doesn't have a base Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Jeanett
on November 26th, 2019

where do I get the light fittings

Answered by Niall
on November 26th, 2019

Hi Jeanett If you put the word Vitopod in the search bar all of the lighting options for them will come up along with the Vitopods themselves Niall Quickcrop

Asked By C Tevlin
on July 15th, 2019

Is the large Vitopod composed of two units or one large unit? Also, is it possible to run the two sections at different temperatures?

Answered by Niall
on July 15th, 2019

The large Vitopod is just one large unit so i am afraid it is not possible to have two different sections within the one unit running at different temperatures Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Pat O’Sullivan
on January 18th, 2019

Is it possible to purchase a double height extension?

Answered by Niall
on January 21st, 2019

Hi Pat Of course it is. You can do it on the website. Just put the word Extension in the search bar and it should come up. If you are having difficulty with this just phone the office and we will get it sorted for you Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Edward Cremin
on October 17th, 2018

I have a large heated Vitopod propagator and would like to know if I could use capillary matting as a self watering device. Also could the Sunblarter Propogation Grow Lights be retrofitted to the covers of the Vitopod or do you supply a cover complete with growlights to suit the large Vitopod

Answered by Niall
on October 17th, 2018

Hi Edward The capillary mat in the Vitopod is perfectly ok as the bases are fully sealed against moisture. You can fit the Grow lights to any vitopod you just need to buy the light holders to fix it to the outside of the unit. Just put Vitopod in the search bar on the site and you will find them Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Dervila Cooke
on July 17th, 2018

Thanks very much for your response to my previous question. Thanks in particular for the note about minus 3 degrees meaning about 15 degrees in the Vitapod. I'll bear that in mind. If my Vitapod is outside on a patio during the winter receiving direct sunlight from above and reasonable light from one side will my plants get enough light or will they get leggy? Or is legginess only a problem if they're somewhere (e.g a garage or house) with no light coming from overhead?

Answered by Andrew
on July 17th, 2018

It depends on the temperature in the Vitopod but bear in mind light intensity is much weaker in Winter and daylight hours are much shorter. I would keep the heat in the Vitpod to the absolute minimum.

Asked By Dervila Cooke
on July 16th, 2018

Hello. I want to use either a Large Double Vitopod or a Geopod outside. I plan to use a stretchy luggage strap on it to keep it stable in wind etc, as I do with the lid for my veg trough. Someone suggested that the Geopod helped plants receive better light, however, I doubt the Geopod can be used outside because of the external electric lights (or can it?). I would be using the unit February to May in an outdoor location (i.e. on my patio, plugged into an outside socket). It would receive plenty of light from above and a reasonable amount from one side. I want the unit to be about 1 m long so I think the Geopod is out for me. Will the Vitapod be ok in terms of light for my plants (I don't want them to get leggy). Also, you say in a previous post that the cable is 5 foot long. Could you possibly check a recent version of the Large Double Vitapod to make sure the manufacturers have not changed this specification?

Answered by Niall
on July 17th, 2018

Hi Dervila The cables on the units are still the same at 5ft but you can use an extension cable You can use either the Geopod or the Vitopod outside as both will work in wet conditions although i am not sure if the lights will continue to work outside. The real issue you are going to have is that the Vitopod only has a range of 18 degrees so the colder it is outside the colder it will be outside. If it is in a conservatory that has a temp of 5 degrees at night the Vitopod will stay at 23 degrees but if it is outside and is minus 3 the Vitopod will not get beyond 15 degrees. Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Anne
on May 20th, 2018

Can you set a different temperature in each half of the propagator?

Answered by Niall
on May 21st, 2018

Hi Anne I am afraid not. The base is all one piece and the thermostat controls the complete base as one unit Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By John Terry
on March 15th, 2018

What is the KW capacity of the Large Vitopod Heater ? I reciently brought one and it is using a lot of electricity.

Answered by Niall
on March 16th, 2018

Hi John. It is 100watt but something must be wrong as we use them ourselves and the level of electricity usage is very low on them Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By VINCENT
on November 28th, 2017

When you have seeding growing obviously they need watering. Can you water them whilst they are in the propagator or do you have to take them out to do this. Regards Vincent

Answered by Andrew
on November 30th, 2017

Hi Vincent. The unit is sealed so that you can of course water when the seedlings are in the unit. That is one of the big advantages of this unit.

Asked By Lorraine Abdy
on March 11th, 2017

I bought a large vitopod from you last February and was very pleased with the results I had. I particularly wanted it for seeds that had to be started early at a high temperature. It is now on a windowsill in an unused bedroom. I was trying to get it to 25 degrees but even when I put the central heating on and the room was quite warm it didn't reach this temperature. Is there a relevance between the room temp and the thermostat temp?

Answered by Andrew
on March 13th, 2017

Hi Lorraine. The room temp will effect when the Vitpod switches on and off as the higher the temp in the room the less work it has to do. Am I to understand the vitpod thermostat is set at 25 degrees but the temp displayed on the unit never gets to 25?

Asked By Mandy Smyth
on January 31st, 2017

Hi there, can capillary matting be used with the Vitopod or is overhead watering a better method? Thanks in advance.

Answered by Andrew
on February 01st, 2017

Hi Mandy. Capillary matting is fine as the unit is sealed so water on the base is not going to effect the unit at all.

Asked By Nell McCarthy
on January 31st, 2017

Is it possible to set up lights with this propagator or should I go for the Geopod? I find that lack of light is as much of a problem as lack of heat when bringing on seeds early in the year.

Answered by Andrew
on January 31st, 2017

Hi Nell. The Geopod is better as it has grooves along the top to hold the Lights. That said if you hand the lights then the Vitopod tends to be more versatile.

Asked By Darren
on January 18th, 2017

Hi could you please tell me what watts the propagator is

Answered by Andrew
on January 18th, 2017

Hi Darren. The small Vitpod is a 50W base and the large version is 100W.

Asked By alan
on January 16th, 2017

Hi is the large vitopod in stock and do you just plug in to normal socket thanks.

Answered by Andrew
on January 17th, 2017

Yes Alan. We always have them in stock and delivery is normally 2/3 days from day of order. Yes you just plug in to a normal socket. They are UK manufactured so UK/Irish plugs.

Asked By alan
on January 13th, 2017

Hi what is the life expectancy of this unit.

Answered by Andrew
on January 16th, 2017

Hi Alan. The Vitopods are very well made so once you take care of it i don't see any reason why you shouldn't have it for 12/15 years at least.

Asked By Michael
on May 24th, 2016

Hi Can you water your plants with this vitopod I am looking to do micro greens ! How does the stacking system work I am newbie gardener!

Answered by Andrew
on May 25th, 2016

Hi Michael. The unit is sealed so perfectly fine to water and it won't affect the electrics on the unit. Each of the layers literally stack in to each other so very easy to build the height up.

Asked By Andreas
on January 25th, 2016

How many of your 54cm x 32 cm seed trays can you fit in the propogator? By the size description fitting two would make sense to me, a reviewer claimed 5! So clarity is necessary Thanks

Answered by Andrew
on January 26th, 2016

Hi Andreas. Thank you for your question. 3 comfortably.

Asked By frank hill
on January 20th, 2016

hello how do you increase the tempeture do you push the plus button several times or what

Answered by Andrew
on January 28th, 2016

Hi Frank. There is an 'up' and 'down' control on the thermostat for increasing the temperature. You should have received an instruction sheet with the pack which explains the functions. Would you like me to email one on to you?

Asked By Philip Marron
on November 07th, 2015

Is the supporting metal frame/table shown in the photo' included with the propagator?

Answered by Andrew
on November 09th, 2015

I am afraid not Philip. Just the Propogator, the covers and the Thermostat

Asked By Michael Martin
on May 17th, 2015

Niall, Am I correct in assuming that the propagator comes complete with the base as shown ?

Answered by Andrew
on May 18th, 2015

Yes, the Vitopod comes complete with base as shown. The base houses the heat element and connects with thermostat. I hope this helps. Andrew

Asked By Joe Murphy
on March 10th, 2015

What is the length of the electrical lead on the Vitopod propagator ?

Answered by Andrew
on March 11th, 2015

Hi Joe. The flex on the vitopod thermostat is 5 foot long.

Asked By anne moloney
on November 29th, 2014

Can the vitapod be used outdoors as I don't have a glasshouse

Answered by Andrew
on December 10th, 2014

Technically the vitopod can be used outdoors, the components are waterproof, well made and hard wearing. I might be a little concerned about wind however as the perspex sides and lid slot together and may blow off in a strong wind. I think the unit is better suited to indoor use. I hope this help Andrew

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