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07-22-2020, 06:27 PM
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Humidity trays
Thinking that I should get some humidity trays. I found some cheap ones that I can order at Target or Walmart and they come with pebbles but I prefer the trays that have the grid on top.
I need something small that will fit on the shelves of a rolling cart and found this one: Humidi-Grow
Just seems a bit pricey to me. I've compared the price and due to the free shipping Amazon's price seems to be the cheapest.
Is this worth the $$? Are there any others with grids @ this size that are less money?
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07-22-2020, 06:37 PM
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In my experience, humidity trays are not a solution for a lack of humidity, but my HR is too low.
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07-22-2020, 06:57 PM
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I don't really think they help much. They are handy to catch excess water though.
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07-22-2020, 07:19 PM
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And that is the going rate for humidity trays.
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07-23-2020, 09:42 AM
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Get boot trays, and put some grid into it... the kind they sell for florescent light panels. Doesn't really help RH, but as Dolly says... sure good at catching drips.
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07-23-2020, 11:19 AM
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Have used this tray for yrs as they last 4ever but must say no increase in r/h. During winter tho I'm a big believer in humidifiers.
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07-23-2020, 03:55 PM
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This may be the first time in the history of gardening six people in a row agree humidity trays don't raise humidity.
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07-23-2020, 04:00 PM
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Make that 7 ... When humidity is low, everything dries out faster, so more frequent watering is the solution. If there are aerial roots, a good bath from a spay bottle can keep them from getting dehyrated
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07-23-2020, 07:39 PM
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For under $40.00 you can buy a pretty decent humidifier. How many tests would that buy?
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07-23-2020, 11:32 PM
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