Even the most strong and powerful tree begins as a fragile sprout coming out of a tiny seed. Nurturing that sprout or clone when it's young requires much more attention than when it's older and in a larger container. In general, the larger the container, the less frequently it needs irrigation; the smaller, the more often it needs watering. For this reason, capillary mats frequently become one of the grower's most time-saving tools for starting seedlings and propagating clones. They water plants from the bottom up, preventing many problems while providing many advantages. Although not well-known in the USA yet, capillary mat systems in Europe have a long history with extensive use. Before these water-holding fabrics became available, people used wet sand beds and even thick layers of newspaper. And even in the USA now, retail garden centers, greenhouses, and nurseries have installed over 8 million square feet of AquaMats, saving roughly 70% of their water use - 889,000 gallons per season per garden center.
Capillary Mats
Capillary Mat 6' wide - per foot
Description This mat is great for lining seed trays and for use with the Surface-Blumat. The way to set it up is to line your tray or tub with the capillary mat fabric and put the Surface Blumat on top- and when adjusted correctly, the Blumat will automatically turn your water flow on and off based on the moisture level of the cap mat.
$7.25
4' x 4' Capillary Mat System with Blumat Irrigation
Description Capillary Mat System, 4’ x 4’ Here's a great, automated systems for growing seedlings, starts, and clones. Just hook it up to a gravity reservoir or a pressurized water line (with a pressure reducer) and make sure that those small, vulnerable plants don't dry out or drown. Watch out for old info: this used to include a Blumat Surface mount but now it's an option along with using a Blumat sensor in one of the pots, manually adding water, wicking it with a strip of cap mat, and using a Surface Mount with Globe rather than connecting to pressure. Click here to download the instructions. The water wicks up from the bottom so it doesn't squeeze the oxygen out of your planting mix or disturb delicate seed sprouts like hand-watering easily does. https://www.irrigation.equipment/guide-to-blumat-regulated-capillary-mat-systems Components This set-up includes: 1 Capillary Mat 4' x 4' (IG16914) 1 - Perforated Black Foil, 1.2 meters wide (47.3") Anti-Algae (IG16354) 5 ft Super-Flex 8mm by the Foot Silicone Rubber Tubing (IG15634) 8 ft BluSoak 2.0 Drip Tape (IG18206) 4 Blumat Elbows - Bulk (IG14613) 4 Blusoak to 8mm Barbed Adapter (AG15807) 1 3mm Quick-Connect On-Off Adapter Valves (IG15939) This system needs to have a flat surface but it can be almost anything: a cement or tile floor, a plastic-covered sheet of plywood, metal or glass. Does not include Impermeable Plastic Layer you need for the bottom to keep the water in.
$79.00
4' x 8' Capillary Mat System with Blumat Irrigation
Description Capillary Mat System, 4' x 8' Here's a great, automated systems for growing seedlings, starts, and clones. Just hook it up to a gravity reservoir or a pressurized water line (with a pressure reducer) and make sure that those small, vulnerable plants don't dry out or drown. Click here to download the instructions. This system needs to have a flat surface but it can be almost anything: a cement or tile floor, a plastic-covered sheet of plywood, metal or glass. Does not include Impermeable Plastic Layer The water wicks up from the bottom so it doesn't squeeze the oxygen out of your planting mix or disturb delicate seed sprouts like hand-watering easily does. https://www.irrigation.equipment/guide-to-blumat-regulated-capillary-mat-systems/ Components This set-up includes: 8 ft. Capillary Mat 4' Wide (AG16037) 8 ft. Anti-Algae Perforated Black Foil (IG16354) 5 ft. Red 8mm Super-Flex Tubing IG15634 4 Blumat 8mm Elbows (IG15595) 3 ft. 3mm Drip Tubing for Blumat Systems (IG16021) 16 ft. Blusoak 2.0 Drip Tape (IG18206) 4 Blusoak to 8mm Barbed Adapter (AG15807)Watch out for old info: this used to include a Blumat Surface mount but now it's an option along with using a Blumat sensor in one of the pots, manually adding water, wicking it with a strip of cap mat, and using a Surface Mount with Globe rather than connecting to pressure.
$122.00
Aquamat Anti-Algae Foil (per 12"x48")
Make your own capillary mat system by cutting some to size and using this on top. More expensive than our perforated black foil version but stays in place better and does a better job of preventing evaporation and roots growing into the mat.
$3.87
Capillary Mat 4' wide - 100' roll
Description Use this capillary mat in the center with a top or perforated foil on the top and some regular plastic sheeting under it. Cut to any size, quickly make 4x8, 4x10, or 4x5' sets. In trays under houseplants it evens out the moisture and encourages roots to grow down instad in a spiral. In seed starting trays it helps keep the seeds and seedlings from getting either to dry to to wet. You can supply the water manually, with a Surface Blumat, or with a preset Blumat in one of the pots on the mat. specs • Lightweight, high-strength, polypropylene, polyester, viscose material • Resists rotting, shrinking, chemical decomposition and being crushed • Reversible and will not fray after cutting • Highly absorbent, permits water to quickly wick to roots • Mat thickness is 1.0 mm • Capillary lift is 8.0 cm
$460.00
Capillary Mat 4' wide - per foot
Description Use this capillary mat in the center with a top or perforated foil on the top and some regular plastic sheeting under it. Cut to any size, quickly make 4x8, 4x10, or 4x5' sets. In trays under houseplants it evens out the moisture and encourages roots to grow down instad in a spiral. In seed starting trays it helps keep the seeds and seedlings from getting either to dry to to wet. You can supply the water manually, with a Surface Blumat, or with a preset Blumat in one of the pots on the mat. specs• Lightweight, high-strength, polypropylene, polyester, viscose material • Resists rotting, shrinking, chemical decomposition and being crushed • Reversible and will not fray after cutting • Highly absorbent, permits water to quickly wick to roots • Mat thickness is 1.0 mm • Capillary lift is 8.0 cm
$6.00
Benfried INTERNATIONAL b.v. capillary Anti-Algae Perforated Black Foil
Description Stop algae and other unwanted organism growing where you don't want them! This perforated black foil lets the water in but not the light. Essential with our Surface Blumats, also great for covering the tops of Grodan cubes and any other places where you have a moist material in light. The foil is 4' wide - order by any amount of linear feet.
$12.00 - $79.00
High Water Cap Mat
For plants that need more water or higher humidity than most, this super-thick cap mat hold from 3 to 3.5 liters per square meter. Popular and proven in Europe for over 30 years, this 100% new, high-quality and strong mat has a long life, high capillary action, and will give a wide range of plant types efficient bottom-up irrigation. Great for making your own custom-sized cap mat, good for lining seed trays and for use with the Surface-Blumat or manually filling up a tray. Use this in the middle, regular plastic under and the perforated black foil on top. To automate, use a Surface-Blumat or Tropf-Blumat in a pot. For larger systems, attach BluSoak to the Blumat.
$29.00 - $53.00
Benfried INTERNATIONAL b.v. capillary 4' Wide Thick Capillary Mat
Description Great for making your own custom-sized cap mat, good for lining seed trays and for use with the Surface-Blumat or manually filling up a tray. Use this in the middle, regular plastic under and the perforated black foil on top. To automate, use a Surface-Blumat or Tropf-Blumat in a pot. For larger systems, attach BluSoak to the Blumat.
$24.00 - $39.00
Soleno Textiles Aquamat Systems Cap Mat - Base Layer
Use with Capillary Mats outside on the ground, when you're making your own with the parts and indoor when you frequently need to walk on it. With better permeability than woven geotextiles, this non-woven, polypropylene version protects better and lasts longer than most alternatives. Comes in rolls 5.75' wide by 98' long.
$222.00
AquaMat Capillary Mat Systems
Product Description: Take the guesswork out of watering with our AquaMAT Capillary Mat Kits—designed for consistent, bottom-up hydration that accelerates vegetative growth and increases soil aeration. Each kit is fully customizable to fit your setup. Choose your mat size, select an irrigation control method, and pick the ideal container for your plants. 1. Mat Size Options: 2×4 ft 4×4 ft 4×8 ft 2. Irrigation Control Options: Preset 5-Inch Blumat Sensor – Placed into a “pilot” container filled with soil, this sensor regulates water flow into the mat based on soil moisture levels. Best suited for pots 4 inches or larger. Surface-Mounted Blumat – A bell-shaped ceramic base that attaches to a Blumat sensor and sits directly on the mat. Fine-tune moisture levels for uniform watering across the surface. Ideal for cell trays or small containers. No Sensor – For manual watering or integration with existing irrigation systems. 3. Container Options: Grassroots 1-Gallon Bottomless Sleeves – Maximize aeration and allow roots to grow through the open base into the mat. Ideal for easy transplanting. (Qty: 10 for 2×4, 20 for 4×4, 40 for 4×8) 1-Gallon Non-Woven Nursery Pots – Biodegradable, tear-resistant fabric bags that allow roots to grow through the sides and bottom for easy transplanting. (Qty: 50 with any AquaMAT size) None – Use your own containers. Components
$60.00 - $264.00
Soleno Textiles Aquamat Systems Cap Mat - Base Layer -11'
Use with Capillary Mats outside on the ground, when you're making your own with the parts and indoor when you frequently need to walk on it. With better permeability than woven geotextiles, this non-woven, polypropylene version protects better and lasts longer than most alternatives.
$35.00$29.00
