Heated or unheated, Vitopod is a perfect height portable propagator, cold frame and mini greenhouse in one that protects even tall plants from propagation to maturity.

Vitopod is the only height adjustable propagator, coldframe and mini greenhouse in one. It’s always the perfect size, temperature and humidity level. So anyone can grow great plants anywhere. The heated version provides more control than any other heated propagator.

The right height

Add extra layers as plants grow. Because cuttings and seeds need a small space so they can build up heat and humidity for propagation. But when it comes to hardening off and protecting taller plants from frost – more height is needed.  

The right temperature

Vitopod is available heated or unheated. Both have large vents and a lid that can be opened gradually to manage the temperature and the heated version provides more control than any other heated propagator.

• Control to within 1c - manage growing conditions more closely than ever before.
   
• Evenly heated - no more hot spots and cold spots and no more uneven growth.
   
• Energy efficient – no need to heat the entire greenhouse.

The right humidity

Vitopod is the only propagator or coldframe to have large butterfly vents in the lid and sides. These vents provide greater control over humidity. 

As individual as your plants

You ‘build your own’ Vitopod so that you know that it’s perfect for your plants. Choose from a heated or unheated version, a full or a half Vitopod and decide how many layers you want. You can add to Vitopod at any time if you decide that you want a taller system.

Ten great things about the Vitopod

1. Reduce energy use – only heat the plants, not the entire greenhouse. Everyone knows that’s cheaper!

2. Don’t lose your prized plants to the winter – protect the tender plants you spent all summer caring for. If you choose the heated Vitopod you can select any temperature between 5°C – 30°C and keep your plants warm without ‘cooking their roots’.

3. Extend your growing season – keep growing when the weather starts to turn cold by putting even tall plants in a double or triple height Vitopod to protect them from the harsh conditions. Start the season earlier without worrying that the spring might be late - if you start early and spring arrives late just add extra height to the Vitopod and your plants will continue to grow without running out of ‘head’ space.

4. Propagate more successfully – precise temperature control, even heat distribution, large vents for humidity control and a perfect height all combine to make it easy for you to raise great plants from seeds and cuttings.

5. Reduce your clutter – Vitopod helps you propagate, harden off and protect plants through the winter – just one product for three jobs. And it all flat packs away for those rare moments when you’re not using it. That’s great news for your minimalist family members.

6. Look gorgeous – its crystal clear good looks mean that Vitopod looks the part even in the most stylish of homes, so even non-gardening family members won’t mind you using the Vitopod indoors.

7. Stay beautiful – Vitopod is resistant to UV deterioration so it won’t yellow and it’s made from a durable, slightly flexible material so that there’s less risk of it breaking when you drop it on the greenhouse floor or patio.

8. Save money – buy just one product for propagation, hardening–off and winter protection, use less heating and raise plants from seeds and cuttings instead of buying expensive young plants ready for planting out. 

9. Have more fun – many gardeners and growers agree that starting plants from cutting or seed is the most rewarding aspect of growing.

10. Raise plug plants more successfully – BBC Gardening expert Steve Brookes recommends that even plug plants should be placed in a protective environment like the Vitopod before planting out so that they can be gradually introduced to life outdoors.

We couldn’t restrict ourselves to ten reasons
11. Experiment – the precise control of the heated Vitopod and the flexibility of the heated and the unheated options give you more scope to experiment. Have a go at growing tender plants like orchids which can be protected in a tall, unheated Vitopod and us a heated Vitopod to propagate tropical plants that require a lot of heat like cannas and gingers. 

If you’re still not convinced this is what BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire gardening expert Steve Brookes said: "We have just begun trialling the Vitopod and I am really excited by the versatility and brilliant growing conditions that this product will give. The fine temperature regulation and ability to add height will mean plants can be started earlier and kept in the system without going leggy.

 How to use Vitopod Propagator

Propagation – use indoors. Start with the vents and lid closed and gradually open as the plants grow. Read propagation guide

Hardening Off - Move the Vitopod outside and tender seedlings will be protected from heavy rain and wind.

Winter protection - Don't lose your tender plants to harsh conditions. When the weather turns cold add height extensions to your Vitopod, put the lid back on and bring indoors.

Vitopod in the news

The Vitpod has attracted lots of attention from the gardening media. Here are a few examples of what gardening magazines have said about it.