How To Use A Heat Mat For Seed Starting
Instructions for setting up a heat mat to germinate seeds indoors. While they are called "seedling" heat mats, they are intended for the germination stage only and often too warm for seedlings.
Makes: 1 tray
Cost: $30
Equipment
- Heat mat with thermostat
Ingredients
- 1 tray Tray with seeds sown
- 1 bottle Water mister
Instructions
- Place heat mat on dry shelf or table in seed starting area with access to electrical outlet.
- Place sown seed tray on heat mat.1 tray Tray with seeds sown
- Insert thermostat probe into growing medium in an inner cell of seed tray. Use dome cover to retain some warmth and humidity.
- Place thermostat beside mat (not on top), away from any water.
- Plug heat mat into thermostat.
- Plug thermostat into electrical outlet.
- Use product instructions to program thermostat temperature at recommended temperature for the seeds you are growing. Keep potting mix moist.1 bottle Water mister
Notes
Check your seed trays daily to ensure correct temperature is maintained and water as necessary never allowing potting mix to dry out.
When seeds start sprouting, remove from mat and keep trays at room temperature (70°F or 21°C).
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