--- product_id: 63349383 title: "52 cm Premium Unheated" brand: "altuna" price: "A$104" currency: AUD in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 category: "Altuna" url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/63349383-52-cm-premium-unheated store_origin: AU region: Australia --- # 52cm large size Fits 2 x 38cm seed trays Adjustable vented lid 52 cm Premium Unheated **Brand:** altuna **Price:** A$104 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌱 Grow smarter, not harder β€” your garden’s VIP starter kit! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 52 cm Premium Unheated by altuna - **How much does it cost?** A$104 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/63349383-52-cm-premium-unheated) ## Best For - altuna enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted altuna brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Dual Tray Capacity:** Accommodates two standard 38cm seed traysβ€”maximize your propagation potential. - β€’ **Spacious & Sturdy Design:** Generous 52cm footprint with robust plastic build for years of reliable use. - β€’ **Precision Climate Control:** Clear rigid lid with adjustable vents ensures optimal airflow and humidity balance. - β€’ **All-Season Gardening Essential:** Durable and versatile for year-round use, making your green thumb unstoppable. - β€’ **Perfect for Seedlings & Cuttings:** Ideal environment to kickstart your plants, from delicate seeds to thriving cuttings. ## Overview This non-electric propagator features a large 52cm base designed to hold two 38cm seed trays, providing ample space for seedlings and cuttings. Its clear, rigid lid includes adjustable vents for precise airflow control, while the robust plastic construction ensures durability and stability. Perfect for year-round gardening, it offers a professional-grade propagation environment without the need for electricity. ## Description Great prices on your favourite Gardening brands, and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Fantastic (but part missing) - Delivered on time and well packaged. This propagator is absolutely brilliant but unfortunately when we opened the box the air vent cover was missing. This is obviously an important part of this particular propagator and sadly being missing makes the item unusable. I have requested a return and replacement which will hopefully arrive quickly. If the replacement arrives complete I shall update my review to 5* as I believe this would be a decent quality item that will work well. It is a good large size that feels sturdy with a good height to the lid. Kind regards. Update: Replacement has arrived and is absolutely perfect πŸ‘ So pleased with how quickly the replacement came plus how good this propagator is. My 6 cuttings are all sat quite happily inside with plenty of room to spare. The bottom tray is made from a good strong, sturdy plastic and the lid has a good height to it and fits nice and snug. The air vent works very well by moving a small sliding cover from side to side. Fantastic value with brilliant after sales service. Would definitely buy again. 5* Thank you πŸ˜ƒ Review: Very good quality - I've bought a few of these (non-electric) propagators in all three sizes and find them far better than the ordinary ones with the flimsy plastic covers. The covers are high enough for taller cuttings, the ventilation is handy, and they're far sturdier than the normal ones. Am sure they will last a good few years with care. The bottom tray measures 35 x 21 cm on the inside, including the little ridge around the inside edges, but you can stand pots/trays right up to the edge, as the higher level of the bottom is level with the ridge. The tray is 6.5 cm high measured on the outside, and the lid is about 11 cm high. Outside measurements of the bottom tray are 38 x 24 cm. The material is quite sturdy, and the bottom tray is virtually unbreakable. The cover is brittle, and while quite strong, can be broken, at least the edges can be broken off if you drop it and falls on edge. I imagine it would be quite hard to break the whole cover, though. The cover can be scratched, too, if you're not careful, but again, it's not really easy to do. The only thing I don't like about the 38 cm ones is that the trays are not flat. The way the plastic has been moulded leaves a large section of the bottom higher by about 5 mm than the surrounding bottom. Firstly, this means you can fit fewer pots, as you can only stand the pots on one level. Secondly, if like me, you use a heating mat underneath, it means the pots on the raised sections don't get heated as much as those on the other parts. Neither of the other sizes are made like this, they both have flat bottoms, with the 22 cm one having some narrow, shallow ridges, which don't affect the positioning of the pots inside or the heat distribution. But suppose if you line them with gravel as intended, this does not matter. I've not tried yet how that affects the heat distribution into the pots - with a heated propagator, it's probably fine, but when using a heat mat with a non-electric propagator, it's another layer between the pots and the heat source, although the moisture might help distribute the heat, as if you use heat cables, you've got to lay them in moist sand, so maybe it'd work better.. Otherwise, am really pleased with these and would recommend. Btw: one of the big DIY stores, the one with 2 letters for a name, does these as their own brand propagators, for a slightly lower price but otherwise identical to these. ## Features - Large 52cm cold propagator - Will accommodate 2 38cm seed trays inside - Use to start off seeds and cuttings - Clear rigid lid with adjustable vents - Robust construction ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B006ZX9CK0 | | Best Sellers Rank | 4,351 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 8 in Propagators | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,480) | | Date First Available | 20 Jan. 2012 | | Item model number | 2594005 | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Stewart | | Material type | Plastic | | Moisture needs | Medium | | Part number | 2594005 | | Product Dimensions | 52 x 42.5 x 28 cm; 1.25 kg | | Seasons | All year round | | Sunlight exposure | Partial Sun | ## Product Details - **Colour:** Black - **Material:** Plastic - **Planter form:** Tray - **Special feature:** Adjustable ventilation panels - **Style:** Premium ## Images ![52 cm Premium Unheated - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BKdIxp9SL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic (but part missing) *by N***οΏ½ on 13 July 2023* Delivered on time and well packaged. This propagator is absolutely brilliant but unfortunately when we opened the box the air vent cover was missing. This is obviously an important part of this particular propagator and sadly being missing makes the item unusable. I have requested a return and replacement which will hopefully arrive quickly. If the replacement arrives complete I shall update my review to 5* as I believe this would be a decent quality item that will work well. It is a good large size that feels sturdy with a good height to the lid. Kind regards. Update: Replacement has arrived and is absolutely perfect πŸ‘ So pleased with how quickly the replacement came plus how good this propagator is. My 6 cuttings are all sat quite happily inside with plenty of room to spare. The bottom tray is made from a good strong, sturdy plastic and the lid has a good height to it and fits nice and snug. The air vent works very well by moving a small sliding cover from side to side. Fantastic value with brilliant after sales service. Would definitely buy again. 5* Thank you πŸ˜ƒ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good quality *by S***H on 5 September 2017* I've bought a few of these (non-electric) propagators in all three sizes and find them far better than the ordinary ones with the flimsy plastic covers. The covers are high enough for taller cuttings, the ventilation is handy, and they're far sturdier than the normal ones. Am sure they will last a good few years with care. The bottom tray measures 35 x 21 cm on the inside, including the little ridge around the inside edges, but you can stand pots/trays right up to the edge, as the higher level of the bottom is level with the ridge. The tray is 6.5 cm high measured on the outside, and the lid is about 11 cm high. Outside measurements of the bottom tray are 38 x 24 cm. The material is quite sturdy, and the bottom tray is virtually unbreakable. The cover is brittle, and while quite strong, can be broken, at least the edges can be broken off if you drop it and falls on edge. I imagine it would be quite hard to break the whole cover, though. The cover can be scratched, too, if you're not careful, but again, it's not really easy to do. The only thing I don't like about the 38 cm ones is that the trays are not flat. The way the plastic has been moulded leaves a large section of the bottom higher by about 5 mm than the surrounding bottom. Firstly, this means you can fit fewer pots, as you can only stand the pots on one level. Secondly, if like me, you use a heating mat underneath, it means the pots on the raised sections don't get heated as much as those on the other parts. Neither of the other sizes are made like this, they both have flat bottoms, with the 22 cm one having some narrow, shallow ridges, which don't affect the positioning of the pots inside or the heat distribution. But suppose if you line them with gravel as intended, this does not matter. I've not tried yet how that affects the heat distribution into the pots - with a heated propagator, it's probably fine, but when using a heat mat with a non-electric propagator, it's another layer between the pots and the heat source, although the moisture might help distribute the heat, as if you use heat cables, you've got to lay them in moist sand, so maybe it'd work better.. Otherwise, am really pleased with these and would recommend. Btw: one of the big DIY stores, the one with 2 letters for a name, does these as their own brand propagators, for a slightly lower price but otherwise identical to these. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great propagator *by B***S on 29 December 2025* Study made and large. Has air vents. Only downside is that the lid just sits on the top of the base as doesn’t lock in. ## Frequently Bought Together - Stewart 2594005 Non Electric Propagator, 52 cm - Black - Westland Potting Grit, 20kg --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/63349383-52-cm-premium-unheated](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/63349383-52-cm-premium-unheated) --- *Product available on Desertcart Australia* *Store origin: AU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*