| 2 | Bottom Heat after germination question
• Posted by: keriann_lakegeneva on Sun, Feb 14, 10 at 19:23
• 10 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Feb 16, 10 at 12:40
Okay.. I know it is bad to keep bottom heat going after germination, and I always remove it.... but why? My bottom heat is an electric blanket so I can turn it way down to maybe 70. I know if I keep it warmer, like germination temps., the lit |
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| 3 | Considering Pro-Mix BX, Bottom Heat, Fan
• Posted by: mikep_cfl z9b FL on Wed, Jan 26, 11 at 21:41
• 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Jan 27, 11 at 20:36
Hello everyone - I started nearly 200 Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) seeds last year but lost nearly all of them over a 6-month period. The seeds germinated easily in city water, then I very carefully transplanted them into a fast-draining mix. I u |
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| 4 | Propagation Heat Mat
• Posted by: sandhill_farms 10%20NV on Thu, Dec 30, 10 at 14:05
• 20 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Feb 19, 11 at 22:23
I'm getting ready to start a number of hot chili plants and need to buy a heat mat. I don't need the best ever made but one that works well. Do any of you know the best online store with decent prices and quality products? Thanks! Greg Soute |
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| 5 | Newbie question...alternatives to heating mats for starting seed
• Posted by: prachi 6b (NJ) on Mon, Jan 7, 13 at 16:38
• 12 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Jan 29, 13 at 10:25
Hi... so I am starting seeds for the first time (I've always purchased transplants from local nursery). I understand that I need to heat the soil. I didn't want to invest in a seed mat (I am a bit skeptical about being able to get these succes |
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| 6 | heat mat necessary indoors?
• Posted by: badmajon none on Tue, Feb 19, 13 at 5:18
• 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 15:27
Hello, I was wondering if it is necessary to use a heat mat if the seeds will be starting in a indoor room that is always in the low 70s? I am growing tomoatoes, peppers, okra, squash etc (summer season veg). I was going to put it in the gara |
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| 7 | Heating Pad or Seed Warming Mat?
• Posted by: almax881 z8 - Louisiana on Thu, Feb 5, 09 at 11:23
• 20 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Feb 1, 13 at 9:48
I am thinking about getting something to help the germinations of some lavender seeds. Other posts have suggested to get a seed warming mat. They are relatively pricey though. Could I use a regular old heating pad from a box store instead? |
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| 8 | Beginner's questions regarding heat mat
• Posted by: zaphod42 SE WI 5 on Sat, Feb 18, 12 at 9:31
• 15 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Mar 19, 13 at 16:17
I am going to try starting some plants from seed inside for the first time this spring. I'm good with the info I've found on light set-up, but am still a bit in the dark regarding the additional heat. My basement hovers around 60 degrees. I pur |
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| 9 | Super Sprouter Heat Mat
Hi, just wanted to get some opinions before I order. The Super Sprouter heat mat is the only one I can find that is 12x48 |
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| 10 | Heat source for seed starting
• Posted by: japus 5 on Wed, Feb 13, 13 at 21:48
• 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Feb 18, 13 at 10:27
I've been using crock pots (slow cookers ) for many years as a warming tool for epoxies, etc. I thought why not try it for warming seed starting areas.The pic has a 4 level stand with grow lights on top. A seed starting kit, self watering, ha |
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| 11 | Dont have Heat pad/mat --- need advice !!!
• Posted by: kris2001 on Wed, Feb 25, 09 at 22:31
• 15 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Apr 6, 10 at 0:45
Hi I am using a jiffy Bio Dome to plant coleus seeds. I dont use a heat mat though. Will the seeds sprout if its not that warm? How can I make the bottom/or biodome warm without a heat mat in a non-expensive way? I have rainbow and gian |
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| 12 | Germinbation heat source
• Posted by: durable_now 8a on Fri, Feb 8, 13 at 16:47
• 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Feb 9, 13 at 11:07
I have heard suggestions that you could use a waterbed heater for seed germination so I checked around and a friend of mine that owns a waterbed says the instructions states that you should not turn on the heater untill the matress is full of wa |
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| 13 | Seed starting in heated mini greenhouse
• Posted by: tn_veggie_gardner on Tue, Feb 16, 10 at 21:55
• 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Feb 17, 10 at 23:48
Ok, so I bought a Germination Station, one of those small seed germination greenhouses that comes with a heat mat you put underneath it to keep the potting mix warm. It seems to be working great, as all 3 rows of my tomatoes (Sungold Select II, Am |
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| 15 | Different Seed Starting Kits
• Posted by: little_acorn 5A on Fri, Mar 15, 13 at 8:51
• 19 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Mar 16, 13 at 21:01
I am looking at getting a seed starting kit and am not sure which one is the best. I am looking a Park Bio Dome Seed Starter Kit , Burpee XL Eco Friendly Ultimate Growing System, Gurney's Seed Starting Kit and Hydrofarm Germination Station and |
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| 16 | How does one water plants from the bottom?
• Posted by: longknife 4 Way Upstate NY on Wed, Feb 16, 11 at 23:36
• 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Jan 2, 12 at 9:36
I will be using a trays of 6-pack containers (10 total per tray). I haven't started to plant seeds yet, just getting ready. I have read some posts where members said they water from the bottom. Is this the most desireable method of watering? I'm |
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| 17 | the danger of heat registers
I've read several peoples' recommendations for placing trays above heating vents as a cheap alternative to heating mats. But....when looking at the back of a Miracle Gro seed starting bag a read a warning to |
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| 18 | Greenhouse heat
• Posted by: runswithscissors MT 4/5 on Sun, Dec 23, 12 at 20:25
• 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Dec 26, 12 at 23:12
I'm starting most of my seeds in my hobby greenhse this year. But I've been confused in past about heat. I use bottom heat to germinate, and then take them off of heat and under lights, plus ambient light, to grow on. During the day temps can c |
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| 19 | Need advice, going to try and start seeds indoors again
• Posted by: foodfiend_gardener 6a, southwestern PA on Wed, Jan 4, 12 at 16:58
• 23 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Jan 15, 12 at 2:07
I won't go into the mistakes I've made previously, but I do know what I want to accomplish this go-around. Starting from scratch. During the winter our farmhouse is cool (upstairs 65 during the day, 60 overnight; basement about 5-8 degrees |
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| 20 | Alternative to seedling mat--incandescent bulbs under trays?
• Posted by: bellamama02 on Sat, Feb 21, 09 at 22:17
• 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Jan 11, 12 at 8:41
I'm a total newb here, so my apologies in advance if this is a silly question! I'm wondering if I can get around having to buy a heated mat by positioning two (or more) incandescent bulbs under my trays. Would that generate enough heat, do yo |
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