![Domestic seed propagators - My new electric heated propagator](https://kitchen-garden.be/app/uploads/boys-and-toys-01.jpg)
Small domestic seed propagators are excellent for getting seeds started indoors while the weather outside is still too cold for planting. This is an electric heated propagator.
![Domestic seed propagators - 6 squares of 4 cells each](https://kitchen-garden.be/app/uploads/boys-and-toys-02.jpg)
This propagator holds 24 cells, grouped in sets of 4, allowing 6 different types of seed to be planted. The seeds are lightly covered with light compost and given a gentle spray with a mist spray. The plastic lid to the propagator contains the moisture so no further watering is required.
![Domestic seed propagators - Heated and non-heated propagators](https://kitchen-garden.be/app/uploads/boys-and-toys-03.jpg)
The propagator is then placed in a corner out of the way and should be monitored on a daily basis. If it looks like it is getting too wet inside, the top vent can be opened. If it gets too dry, a further mist spray can be administered.
![Domestic seed propagators - Hardening off at room temperature](https://kitchen-garden.be/app/uploads/boys-and-toys-04.jpg)
When the seedlings appear the cells are removed from the propagator and stored in either a normal (non-heated) propagator or in an open box at room temperature for next stage hardening off. These seedlings were left too long in the propagator so some of them are rather stringy.