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Heat pad usage and good overall temp for germinating seeds

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Heat pad usage and good overall temp for germinating seeds#443404

By andynorth -  Sat Dec 02, 2023 6:03 pm
Location:  Federal Way, WA
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- Sat Dec 02, 2023 6:03 pm #443404

I am considering using a heat pad under each of my shelves for germinating various seeds. I know each plant type has a "Sweet Spot" for the temp but what, on average is a good temp to set for germinating seeds and then for seedlings? I have 2 tents now and will use one for germinating and the other for seedlings, starts, etc. My heat pads are adjustable so each shelf can be set to a different temp.

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Andy North

Re: Heat pad usage and good overall temp for germinating seeds#444009

By StephenB200+ -  Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:56 pm
Location:  North Adams MA
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- Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:56 pm #444009

I have had really good luck keeping Neps and Drosera seeds at 82 degrees. I have a programmable heat pad that is set at 82, and it kicks in when the temp goes to 4 degrees target temperature.

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