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TomatoDon · January 12, 2008

Just wondered how well the heat mats work. Last year my seedling tray seemed to stay too cool, even in a heated room. Naturally, I suspected this slowed down my germination and growth rate. The room temps were comfortable, but the trays just seemed too cool most of the time.

Does anyone here have advice or experience with heat mats? I see some 20 x 48 inch ones in the Park catalog. But it doesn't have a thermostat and says it doesn't need one. Do any of you know what the temp is set to and do heat mats really make a significant difference?

Thanks!

Don

January 12, 2008	#1
TomatoDon Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MS Posts: 1,523	Xmas Light Seedling Heat Mat Just wondered how well the heat mats work. Last year my seedling tray seemed to stay too cool, even in a heated room. Naturally, I suspected this slowed down my germination and growth rate. The room temps were comfortable, but the trays just seemed too cool most of the time. Does anyone here have advice or experience with heat mats? I see some 20 x 48 inch ones in the Park catalog. But it doesn't have a thermostat and says it doesn't need one. Do any of you know what the temp is set to and do heat mats really make a significant difference? Thanks! Don __________________ Zone 7B, N. MS