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
Multilayered. Self contained design. Best to use with mixes at least 50% peat.
Can use with fabric pots, beds, or plastic pots with holes in the bottom larger than 1/8".
Must be used on a level surface.
Take extra precautions when laying mats directly on the ground--it should be clear of debris and gravel. Ideally, the ground should be covered by compacted sand or geotextile.
Does not include Blumat Irrigation System
Potential Benefits (Compared to Hand-Watering)
Save 92% on labor
Save 70% on water consumption
Increase growth by 12.5%
Reduce fertilizer use by 80%
Specifications
Water Capacity: 2.1Gal/Sq Yard (9.5L/Sq Meter)
Mat flow rate: 0.007 Gal/min/Sq Ft (0.3L/min/Sq Meter)
Integrated with BluSoak Drip Tape
Things to Keep in Mind:
Start capillary action by combining overhead and sub irrigation (for about 7 days, continue overhead watering)
Ensure soil or growing medium is moist
Slope must be less than 0.5%. If slope is greater, split water injections into more frequent but shorter intervals
Use with pressure reducers and/or gravity-feed
Continue until roots have developed or the capillary link has been established
Water consumption should be 50-80% lower than with overhead systems--runoff occurs when mats are filled for 25 minutes or more.
Reduce fertilization rates by 50% due to lack of run-off
Maintenance
Disinfect, sweep, and rinse after each crop
Repair tears on cover
Store below 105F (40C) and protect against UV rays
For short-term storage, clean the mats, roll them, and cover with a tarp
https://www.irrigation.equipment/guide-to-blumat-regulated-capillary-mat-systems/
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. This set-up includes:
1 - Surface Blumat
1 - Capillary Mat 4' x 4'
1 - Perforated Black Foil, 1.2 meters wide (47.3") anti-algae
5 ft - Super-Flex 8mm by the foot Silicone Rubber Tubing
8 ft - BluSoak 2.0 DripTape
4 - Blumat Elbows - bulk
1 - Blumat 8 to 3 Reducer Tee
4 - Blusoak to 8mm Barbed Adapter
1 - 3mm Quick-Connect on-off Adapter Valves 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/
Description
Bottomless pots and capillary mats make an ideal partnership. This kit is excellent for growers who want to minimize labor while growing high-quality starts. Click here to download the instructions. Because the water comes from the bottom, roots spread out and grow down instead of only out. The tiny holes in the capillary mat's top layer prevents the roots from growing into it but keeps them ready for a new home. To transplant outside or into a bigger pot or bed, just pick up and put the pot on top of your soil or planting mix - no need to dig a hole and cut into the soil’s microbe networks. After the roots have sufficiently decomposed, you can easily lift away your sleeve for re-use. This kit contains 20 1 Gallon Grassroots Sleeves, and one complete 4'x4' capillary mat system. What You Might Need (Not included in kit): Connection to your water source (either thru-hull bulkhead fittings for gravity systems, a pressure reducer, or a Blumat pump for larger systems) 8mm Supply tube to connect your water source to your Surface Blumats Either an 8mm x 8mm elbow or an 8mm shut-off valve to put at the end of your supply line
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 set-up includes:
1 - Surface Mounting Blumat
8 ft. Capillary Mat 4' Wide
8 ft. Anti-Algae Perforated Black Foil
5 ft. Red 8mm Super-Flex Tubing
4 - Blumat 8mm Elbows
3 ft. 3mm Drip Tubing for Blumat Systems
16 ft. Blusoak 2.0 Drip Tape
4 - Blusoak to 8mm Barbed Adapter
1 - 8mm x 3mm x 8mm Blumat Tee 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/
Description
Bottomless pots and capillary mats make an ideal partnership. This kit is excellent for growers who want to minimize labor while growing high-quality starts. Click here to download the instructions. Because the water comes from the bottom, roots spread out and grow down instead of only out. The tiny holes in the capillary mat's top layer prevents the roots from growing into it but keeps them ready for a new home. To transplant outside or into a bigger pot or bed, just pick up and put the pot on top of your soil or planting mix—no need to dig a hole and cut into the soil’s microbe networks.After the roots have sufficiently decomposed, you can easily lift away your sleeve for re-use. This kit contains 40 1 Gallon Grassroots Sleeves, and one complete 4'x8' capillary mat system. What You Might Need (Not included in kit):
Connection to your water source (either thru-hull bulkhead fittings for gravity systems, a pressure reducer, or a Blumat pump for larger systems)
8mm Supply tube to connect your water source to your Surface Blumats
Either an 8mm x 8mm elbow or an 8mm shut-off valve to put at the end of your supply line
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.