Earlygrow 93807 Domed Propagator, 2 Height Extenders, Green

I had debated about buying one of these for some time. I tried a few home grown setups using various clear plastic totes and containers with mixed results. After struggling with these setups I finally decided to get a nice unit made for the purpose. I needed one about this size (LxW) and I had not thought about one with sections to change the height, but that works out real well so I am glad I chose this model. The base is very strong so you can moved it around when loaded without it wanting to twist or bend so that is nice - not that you would move it a lot. It was real easy to assemble using the provided plastic nuts and bots and provided tool. I don't know how well they will hold up if you intend to break it down when not in use as it's made to disassemble for storage, but you could easily just replace the plastic hardware with stainless steel. The sections have a nice lip that extends down about a 1/4 in or more so each section is held firmly in place with the one below it. The top section is only an inch or so high so you can remove it easily to mist plants or add water, even if your lights are close to the cabinet. I have it on top of a heat mat too and using the provided vents am able to keep the temp around 80 degrees with no problem. It takes a little tweaking of the vents to get it right and I recommend a hygrometer to monitor the conditions inside. It was a bit pricey, but it's well made and should last a long time and it beats any homemade options I could come up with. If you're serious about starting seeds or clones, this a must have in my mind and this unit is probably one of the best you can get in my opinion.

I’m so impressed with the quality and design. Took 10 minutes to put together and I’m sure it will hold the humidity perfectly, plus there’s ample vents for control, and hardening off. Taking a photo as an after-thought. The case on the right is 30 years old (Lee Valley), and I think I paid close to $40. at that time. I’ve thrown away countless inferior models in the years since. This is of the same quality of materials. Thick plastic, but you can tell it won’t get brittle. I’m not sure I’ll ever use both extensions, as with only one it’s exactly the same height as the other (I like to have my lights practically sitting on the top of the case so nothing gets leggy). This one fits the light stand tray like a glove, while the other’s too big (they didn’t have these light stands back then). Long story short, I just ordered another one without the extra extension. I’ve waited a long time to finally replace the old one. I’ll pass it on to a beginner.

Very smart in comparison to my other trays! Well built and a useful height once extended, i expect this will last for many years.

2021 - Bought 2 of these. Easy to put together by 1 person. All parts required in the package (including plastic screwdriver). The plastic is pretty solid, i can put items on top to save space. Reusable and easy to disassemble for storage. Fit from one panel to the next does not seem to have gaps. I bought another one a few weeks after. I used first set with 3 extensions, 2nd set 1 extension for the freshly sprouted plants. Hard top allows me to put anything on top to save space on my kitchen table. Very happy with both purchases. Feb 2022 - bought a 3rd one to prepare to sprout some of mu seeds for upcoming season. Was disappointed a bit on the 3rd order as the green came broken. I’m not removing a star but would like more quality control in future orders. It looked like the crack was not due to shipping but likely already there prior to shipment. Looking at the plastic it came in, there were no additional pieces of plastic that would indicate break during shipment. So it’s either at the time of manufacturing, or boxing, or it was before leaving the warehouse. Pic posted. The dome propagator is big and cumbersome to have to return, rebox and send back. I spoke to Amazon customer service and proposed a small partial credit for broken bin as all other parts were intact besides and usable. Where the crack was situated, it was not a lost cause. Armed with duct tape, glue gun, and patience, i was still able to fix the cracked corner to make it usable, and still provide the seal expected of a domed propagator. I could also opt to throw away the bin (if I wanted) and only use the cover and extenders but why waste the bin if fixable? Although my glue gun work aint pretty in the slightest, but who cares. It’s for plants and will just get more wear and tear later. For the most part, the integrity is still there, and I was able to play with my mini glue gun. I do wish better quality control will be implemented in the future. This is a good product overall. Receiving broken items will make other buyers steer clear of purchasing as 1 bad experience will do it for 1st time buyers. Fortunately, I have received 2 previous ones with no hitch, so I find the quality of the 3rd order was an “oddity”.

The quality is exceptional; design/build/fit is perfect; ability to customize is a huge bonus; excellent transparency; no air leaks! This material is some heavy duty stuf … It doesn't bend AT ALL! The lid and extenders are beautifully clear, and the base is sturdy enough to hold FORTY pounds! The design is the best I’ve ever seen. The lid and extenders sit ON the lip - but the genius here is that it is designed more like an “h” than an “L” which allows all of the condensation to drip back INTO the box. All the pieces fit perfectly with no air leaks. And since there are no air leaks, I believe 100% humidity is achievable just because of how well this is designed. I simply love the ability to customize the height as your plants grow because (depending on what/how you’re growing) some simply need that kind of space. I can already tell this is going to be a game-changer for growing out my aquatic plants! I’ll be able to use this to convert my plants to their terrestrial form so I have “mother” plants all around the house for whenever I need some plants in a new aquarium. *** NOTE TO COMPANY: The *only* thing that could possibly be an improvement is to have a couple of GOOD grow-light strips mounted in/on the lid. I’ve seen the manufacturers of the cheapest flimsy propagators integrate lights, so I know you guys can!