Heated propagator or just a heat mat?

Mrs_Z

Hello to all, I’m thinking of getting either a heated propagator or a heat mat in order to get some dahlia tubers and cuttings going ahead of time as well as some other seeds. It would have to be small enough to fit onto a window sill. I’m thinking that maybe a heat mat would be more versatile and easier to store when not needed but I would welcome forum members’ recommendations and experiences and what should I bear in mind when purchasing. 

Farway

I have both and if you can afford it & have space I'd get the propagator, thermostat controlled if affordable these days

The heat mats need a tray, cover etc anyway, which you need will to store, so may as well store a propagator in the same space

The propagator seems to provide more of a balanced heat, but this may just be my set-up

I see you can get long propagators to fit window sills these days, something to consider

Mrs_Z

Thanks for your comment - after reading and researching, I'm also thinking one of these long propagators is probably a way to go.  They seem to be reasonably affordable, although not thermostat controlled, but as a starting point should do the job.