greenhouse sensation GeoPod Heated User manual

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Lid
Base
Vents
HARVEST
Place the seeds in the compost discs Place the seedling in their compost discs
into the coir pots and add compost
Choose the three strongest and healthiest
plants to pot into the colourful pots then fill
the gaps around the coir pots with compost
Once your plant has fruited, carefully pick
the delicious vegetables and enjoy!
Watch your plants grow and dont forget to
water when compost feels dry to touch
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3
5
4
GeoPod
Heated
TIP:
Keep everything clean to
avoid contamination with
pests, bacteria and fungus.
Safety Notices
• Care must be taken not to expose the socket of either the thermostat
or the GeoPod propagator to water. The thermostat and GeoPod base
are compliant to IPX2 – Protected against direct sprays up to 15° from
the vertical. They should not be allowed to stand in water.
• The thermostat is only for use with the GeoPod propagator. Do not
connect the thermostat to any other electrical equipment.
• If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
• The GeoPod is sealed for life and if damaged should be discarded or
returned to Greenhouse Sensation.
Set-up instructions
Contents:
1 x Heated base
1 x Lid
1 x Thermostat Controller
2 x Propagation Lights
1 x Instruction Sheet
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by Greenhouse Sensation
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British manufacturing
Propagation
Lights

Propagation of cuttings
• Fill each seed tray to the brim with quality cutting compost. It is important
that the compost is free from bacterial and fungal infection. Dampen
using a fine spray.
• Choose non-flowering, fast growing shoots approximately 7-8 cms/
3 inches long.
• Use a sharp knife to cut the stem just below the leaf node. Take care not
to touch the cut surfaces because this can introduce disease into the
cutting. Then remove most of the leaves from the cutting, leaving 3 or 4
at the tip of the shoot.
• Use a dibber or pencil to make 2 – 3cm deep holes in 3 inch pots you
have filled with compost.
• If you are using rooting compound dip the cut end of the cutting into the
rooting compound.
• Put the cuttings into the holes you’ve made in the compost and firm
down gently making sure there are no air pockets.
• Use a fine spray to water well. Cover with the lid and close the vents to
maintain humidity.
• When the cuttings have rooted gradually open the vents and lower the
temperature to acclimatise the young plants to cooler conditions.
Managing the temperature
• The GeoPod has a temperature range between 5°C and 30°C. For best
results monitor the temperature of your greenhouse.
• The GeoPod has a temperature lift of 12°C, meaning if the temperature
of your greenhouse is 5°C, then the propagator will reach a maximum
of 17°C (a low ambient temperature means low light levels and a longer
period of growing before plants will be transplanted, therefore a lift of
more than 12°C is not desirable for the plants). If you do require a greater
lift than this, take your GeoPod into your home.
• The GeoPod has no cooling ability. If the temperature of your
greenhouse is warmer than your desired propagating temperature
remove the lid from your GeoPod and ventilate your greenhouse.
Hardening Off
• Gradually acclimatise your plants to life, outside the GeoPod, by
removing the lid during the day. If a frost or severely cold weather is
forecast it is best to use the lid.
Set-up instructions
• Find a good spot for your GeoPod, you will need an even surface with
good natural light and access to a power supply, avoid strong sunlight
because you don’t want to overheat your seeds. Keep away from any
heat sources or cold draughts.
• Connect the plug of the temperature controller to the GeoPod and plug
the controller into the mains supply.
• Feed the temperature sensor wire through one of the vents. Place the
temperature sensor in the GeoPod at least 1 inch (2.5 cms) from the
side of the GeoPod. For best results your temperature sensor should be
placed 1 inch above the heated base.
• Place the temperature controller on a flat surface press ‘s’ then ‘+’ or ‘-’
buttons to set the target temperature, press once per 1°C. Press ‘s’ to
set.
• As your seeds/cuttings develop gradually open the vents and remove the
lid to manage humidity. Never allow the compost to dry out.
• Please refer to manufactures instructions for propagation lights set-up.
Propagating Seeds
• Completely fill each seed tray with quality seed compost. Use a fine
spray to dampen the compost.
• Firm down the compost gently using a flat based tool.
• Sow your seeds and cover them with finely sieved compost to the same
depth as your seeds. e.g. if the seeds are 1mm diameter, cover with 1
-1.5mm of sieved compost, follow instructions on the seed packet.
• Water well using a fine spray until the compost is moist but not saturated.
• When the seedlings have germinated you will see two small ‘seed’
leaves. When these appear open the vents gradually to decrease
humidity. As your plants grow prop open the lid to increase ventilation,
eventually remove the lid.
• If your seedlings become crowded prick some out with a dibber to give
others more space.
• When true leaves (typical of the plant type) appear the plants are large
enough to be handled and should be transplanted into pots or trays so
that they have more space in which to develop. Stems are very fragile at
this stage, take care to handle by the leaves.