Your own boss: DIY seedling rack
To grow good seedlings you need to take care of all the nuances. We have all heard that the plant requires light, moderate watering and mineral-enriched soil.
Well, of course you need a place to put all the seedlings. The rack will help solve the issue of plant placement.
You can make the attribute yourself or buy a ready-made rack, saving yourself the extra hassle.
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What is a rack?
As spring approaches, the busy season begins for gardeners. A very important question after cooking soil for seedlings, is its placement.
Perhaps few people will be touched by the picture of jars, glasses or boxes standing on the windowsills. A good solution for placing seedlings would be a rack.
Remember, if you like to place seedlings on windowsills, you may encounter a number of troubles, including:
- uneven incidence of light
- sharp changes temperature
- burning out of seedlings
- dirty window sills
- frozen seedlings
A rack for seedlings is a universal attribute that consists of a number of shelves for storing plants. Modern models are equipped with special lighting that will provide the required level of light. The rack, in addition to its compactness, has a number of advantages:
- it will fit perfectly into any interior
- it allows you to use as much space as possible
- the rack creates favorable conditions for normal growth and development seedlings
- modern shelving has wheels for easy movement
- long service life
The modern world of shelving is ready to offer consumers two types of shelves for seedlings: with and without lighting.
Naturally, the price will differ slightly. It is better to place a rack without lighting closer to the window; you can place a rack with lighting in any place convenient for you. Pay special attention to the choice of lamps.
So, a rack for seedlings is an indispensable furniture attribute that allows you to store a large number of plants while saving space.
Modern models are equipped with lighting and wheels, which provide convenient movement and give the seedlings the right amount of light.
DIY shelving: is it possible?
Nowadays everything is possible. Before you start making the rack, you need to decide on the material that you will use. In fact, the choice is great. It can be plastic, wood, or iron.
In most cases, hardwood is used for shelving. They work well, and in practice they are very durable.
Experts recommend using plywood or glass as shelves. Avoid iron structures. The fact is that most types of iron are susceptible to corrosion, which means that the appearance of the rack can deteriorate.
What requirements must be put forward for a seedling rack?
The rack must be strong and reliable. That is, to withstand heavy loads. Also, this attribute must be resistant to moisture. It is good to transmit the sun's rays if we are talking about an attribute without backlighting. And of course, have an aesthetically attractive appearance.
When the question concerns the number of shelves on a rack, there can be only one answer: it all depends on the wishes of the person and the capabilities of his space.
The number of shelves can start from 3 and above. It is worth noting that the width of the shelf should not exceed 70 centimeters, and the height should reach about 50-60 centimeters.
Before you start making a rack, you need to decide on the size, placement and materials that you will use.
Most gardeners prefer to purchase ready-made goods; modern shelving boasts additional functions and an interesting design.
Interesting ideas: window sill rack
Why not place a rack for seedlings directly on the windowsill? In my opinion, this is not only interesting, but also creative. For simplicity and convenience, you can take ready-made furniture panels and place them on the windowsill.
In order for the structure to hold well, it must be secured. If you want to make a rack for a plant with lighting, then at the top of the structure you need to attach special lamps.
You may say, why do you need to attach an additional source to the rack? lighting? After all, the attribute stands on the windowsill, which receives rays of light every day.
The fact is that in winter the plant especially lacks lighting. The process of photosynthesis occurs in a slow state, which means that the seedlings may not sprout.
In special stores you can purchase lamps of various designs and wattages. Give preference to fluorescent lamps, they are ideal for growing seedlings.
Remember that seedlings require special care. Do not ignore the three basic rules of indoor growing:
- moderate watering
- good lighting
- acceptable temperature
Having selected the necessary material, calculated all the parameters and selected the necessary lighting, you can make a rack for seedlings with your own hands.
The main advantage of this type of manufacturing is that you can independently develop the design of the attribute, as well as select the most advantageous material.
The rack can be placed in any place convenient for you. The attribute looks good on the windowsill, glazed balcony and in the kitchen.
And yet: ready or a self-made rack for seedlings? Most consumers prefer the first option.
The finished rack has a more reliable design, and additional elements provide more comfortable use.
Naturally, the choice is yours. If you feel that making a shelving unit is within your power, then why not try to create something useful? Happy experimenting.
Example of a rack for seedlings in the video:
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