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What's capillary matting used for in a heated propagator

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Welsh_and_proud
Welsh_and_proud Posts: 84 Forumite
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I bought a heated propagator and it came with a piece of capillary matting but what's it used for as I want to grow bamboo from seed but I don't know if I need the matting.

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  • Apodemus
    Apodemus Posts: 3,410 Forumite
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    It simply keeps the whole of the base damp when you add water, allowing the pots or trays in the incubator to soak up the moisture.
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