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.
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.
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 Surface Blumat (IG15560)
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)
1 Blumat 8 to 3 Reducer Tee (IG15476)
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
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:
1 Surface Mounting Blumat (IG15560)
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)
1 8mm x 3mm x 8mm Blumat Tee (IG15653)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (2x4, 4x4, or 4x8), select an irrigation control method, and pick the ideal container for your plants.
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. This allows you to fine-tune moisture levels for uniform watering across the mat’s surface. Ideal for cell trays or small containers where inserting a sensor isn’t practical.
No Sensor: For manual watering or use with existing irrigation systems.
Container Options:
Grassroots One-Gallon Bottomless Sleeves: These fabric sleeves maximize aeration while allowing roots to interact directly with the mat. When the plant is ready for transplant, simply place it on top of its new container and let the roots explore out through the open bottom. (Quantities= 10 per 2'x4', 20 per 4'x4', 40 per 4'x4')
1 Gallon Non-Woven Nursery Pots: Made from a biodegradable, and tear-resistant fabric, these bags promote efficient moisture management and airflow. Their permeable surface not only ensures optimal hydration but also allows for quick and easy transplanting into larger containers without the need to remove the bag. The plant's roots will explore right out as if the bag wasn’t even there. (All sizes of Aquamats come with a 50 count)
Please note: These Aquamat kits do not include the complete irrigation setup—you’ll need to add a pressure reducer, bulkhead fittings, or a BluMat pump with supply line and fittings to complete your system.
Need a custom size? Let us know!
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