Heat Pads

jwr6404 · February 2, 2007

Am going to try starting some Tomato as well as hot Pepper seeds. Is a heat pad a necessity and if so would an old heating Blanket suffice in lieu of a heat pad?

feldon30 · February 2, 2007

Heat mat necessity?

reg · February 9, 2007

You can use a heating pad provided it doesn't get too hot, I've had good luck with one that cycles on and off as opposed to being on all the time. I wouldn't go so far as to say that a heat mat is a necessity, but is will greatly improve the germination of your seeds, especially the peppers, particularly if you start them in a chilly basement or next to a cold window.

February 2, 2007	#1
jwr6404 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: University Place, WA Posts: 481	Heat Pads Am going to try starting some Tomato as well as hot Pepper seeds. Is a heat pad a necessity and if so would an old heating Blanket suffice in lieu of a heat pad? __________________ Jim

February 2, 2007	#2
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February 9, 2007	#3
reg Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 5	You can use a heating pad provided it doesn't get too hot, I've had good luck with one that cycles on and off as opposed to being on all the time. I wouldn't go so far as to say that a heat mat is a necessity, but is will greatly improve the germination of your seeds, especially the peppers, particularly if you start them in a chilly basement or next to a cold window.