| 1 | 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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| 2 | 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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| 3 | 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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| 4 | 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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| 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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| 8 | Heat mats : is thermostat a must have ?
• Posted by: vivianii on Sun, Aug 1, 10 at 2:04
• 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 22, 10 at 8:52
Im planning on getting 2 20x20 mats or 1 20x48 Hydrofarm mats , none of which are commercial size/type mats of course . Question is , do I need to get a thermostat (digital) ? What exactly is the function of this ? Would the mats get too hot o |
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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 | seed starting with heat mat but no flourescents
• Posted by: gardenweb88 none on Fri, Apr 12, 13 at 0:22
• 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Apr 12, 13 at 21:22
This is my first season gardening and I've got some questions about seed starting. I bought some Jiffy seed starting pods, and plan on putting tomato and carrot seeds in them. I also have a heated mat. What I don't have is a flourescent overhead l |
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| 11 | Recommendation for Heat Mat Brand
• Posted by: amprice on Wed, Jan 27, 10 at 22:50
• 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 15:57
I have done some surfing for Heat Mats but was wondering if anyone could help me determine which is better for my money. Follow-Up Postings: RE: Recommendation for Heat Mat Brand Posted by: oilpainter 3 ( Return to the Grow |
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| 12 | 1st time heat mat set-up...advice?
• Posted by: bosewichte 5 on Fri, Mar 9, 12 at 11:30
• 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Mar 10, 12 at 21:26
For too many years I've tried to start seeds indoors (germinating on hot water bottles, in sunny windows, etc.) only to have leggy, weak seedlings that don't make it in my garden. This year, I'm getting serious. I'm getting ready to purchase |
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| 13 | what NOT to start on a heat mat?
• Posted by: michelelc 6A on Mon, Feb 28, 11 at 10:35
• 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Mar 1, 11 at 22:35
Hi, I started my broccoli and cabbage seeds on a heat mat last Wed. I went away for the weekend, and nothing had popped up before I left on Friday. This morning when I checked, everything had come up, but the broccoli had really gotten very |
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| 14 | Heat Mats
• Posted by: nico_girl3 8 on Tue, Mar 27, 12 at 18:48
• 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Mar 28, 12 at 12:59
I'm looking into starting more plants from seeds next year using heat mats. How long do the seedlings generally have to stay on the mats? Thanks for any info! Follow-Up Postings: RE: Heat Mats Posted by: Return to the Growing |
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| 15 | Rudbeckia Seeds - heat mat or not?
• Posted by: ginnyginny Zone 9 Calif on Fri, Feb 25, 11 at 15:02
• 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Feb 28, 11 at 10:04
I'm trying Rudbeckia seeds for the first time. I know they are supposed to be easy, but growing from seed is not particularly easy for me. I did put them in the refrigerator for two weeks as I read could help with germination. Now they re |
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| 16 | Starting Bell Peppers with a heat mat and humidity dome?
• Posted by: david1948 on Tue, Apr 27, 10 at 12:11
• 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Apr 27, 10 at 15:28
I have read countless threads and found valuable help. Now jump right in my problem and my observations on starting bell pepper seeds using a HydroFarm seed starting system. After reading how bells need heat and my failure to germinate them in m |
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| 17 | What kind of surface can you set a heat mat on?
• Posted by: nbacres on Mon, Mar 8, 10 at 11:00
• 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Mar 9, 10 at 1:55
I'd like to make use of a shelving unit with wire shelves. In the past I've always set my heat mat on a counter top. What about setting the mat directly on the wire shelves? 1) Does the mat need something solid under it? 2) Will I lose a |
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| 18 | Heat mat
• Posted by: lovegardening84 none on Sat, Mar 9, 13 at 21:19
• 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Mar 10, 13 at 12:14
Can I put plastic drink cup directly on heat mat for germination? Would the heat be sufficient with a 16 oz cup or is that too large? Thanks Follow-Up Postings: RE: Heat m Return to the Growing from Seed Forum | Po |
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| 19 | When to Remove Heating Mat Question
• Posted by: veriria 5-6 on Tue, Apr 19, 11 at 2:19
• 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Apr 19, 11 at 9:02
Hi there, So, I go through these periods where I take up new hobbies, and of course my newest one is growing plants. Now, I haven't done this since I was a kid, and my plants always got that dreaded fungus/mold and my plants always died. Not |
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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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