Thanks for the advise Frank, much appreciated.

Morning Frank, Im wondering if you get algae growth in your wet boxes? I’ve been using a wet box setup similar to yours and have just started to see some algae forming on the capillary mat and bottom of the box. Do you think a fungicide could be added to the water without harming the seedlings. Is t...

I think Sage Horticultural in Vic sells Turface MVP....it’s not cheap though. Check their website out.

Kleensorb diatomite is a really good product, but they’ve stopped mining it here in Aus so it’s really hard to find now. If anyone knows somewhere that has this in stock, please share.

Hi Frank,

Just wondering what clay you use in your mix? Is there a particular type or brand that works best? Are there types or brands that should be avoided?

Thanks,
Ben.

Thanks for the advise Frank.
I’ve got a few hundred seeds I’m going to put down using your method....I can only hope I have the same success you do.

Cheers.

Morning Frank,

Thanks for the info.

Just confirming, does the lid remain on the box for the entire 3 or 5 years for Asto or Ario for example? If yes, does the humidity not affect the older seedlings?

Thanks,
Ben.

Hi Frank, Thanks for your reply and photos. I have a few more questions if you don’t mind answering? Is there a particular type/brand of capillary mat that works best? Do you need a particular type of pot with the right shaped base & drainage hole configuration to work best on the mat? Does the ...

Hi Frank, I’m new on this forum, but have found your posts very helpful and inspiring for some time now......much thanks. I have a question about your wet boxes, how exactly is one set up? Is the capillary mat placed on a shelf with the mat hanging over the ends into the water beneath, or is the mat...