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Old April 1, 2017   #8
oakley
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I don't use bottom heat for tomatoes unless it is very cold in the sprouting room. Like 50-55.
My room is 62-65 and good temp i think. Heat causes them to bolt. I don't think it does much for germination. I follow Craig and Brad Gates method. Brad does not like bottom heat and mentions very shallow planting, half a pencil eraser depth. Any more will slow
things down by a few days.

I have one tray where GreenTiger, three cells, dense planting, shot up in 24hours. A few more varieties in 36hous but most are way behind. Keeping the tray damp and cool, lid off, will let the rest catch up. (hopefully)
A try started a few days earlier has worked out so far. All but three cells are up. I spot
water them with a fine mister of water. (the blank cells to keep them moist). If i get zero germination from those i will p-towel if they are a really wanted variety....
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