How To Use Capillary Matting For Seedlings

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How to use capillary matting for seedlings.

Capillary matting can be used either in the greenhouse or when plants are being hardened off indoors. Capillary matting divide the water from the bottom so that the plants are irrigated equally. The fabric is often laid on top of a sheet of solid polyethylene film. Capillary mats are made with a core of a highly absorbent fiber usually felt.

The advantage of irrigation from the bottom of the plant is a better development of the roods in the pot. Using capillary mats tends to make plants grow deeper roots because they have to reach to absorb water from down below. Supplies needed you can purchase capillary mats from your local garden supply store or you can make one yourself using a few on hand supplies and a little bit of know how. You can cover an entire bench with the matting.

Many growers are now using this system and generally the findings are it helps even the plant growth giving a better overall yield. For the best result its important that the capillary. Or it can be cut to line seed trays in which small pots are to stand. The matting holds the moisture until it is taken up by the plants through their bottom roots through capillary action.

On the top of the mat is a. Either way it will do its job. The capillary mat will be directly under my seed pots draped over the platform and hanging into the tray to draw up the water. It will help make sure pots don t dry out and will keep a humid atmosphere around leaves.

Many companies that produce pot plants use capillary matting or watering mat for irrigation.