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Heating pads

Hey there,
        I've found putting the seed flat on top of my freezer in the utility
room keeps the soil at an even temperature of about 68 degrees.  I can turn
on a light or not depending upon whether the seeds need light to germinate.
It also works for keeping ale at the proper temperature for the yeast when
making beer.

>Joyce wrote:
BTW, heating
>>pads can be dangerous to use for heating seedlings because (1) they get too
>>hot and (2) they're not intended for continuous use under wet conditions,
>>and there's a significant fire risk.  Hope this helps.
>
>Catharine/Atlanta, zone 7b wrote:
>Re heating pads: I use one only...where it's
>dry (in my office, I confess!) and do have trouble keeping it from getting
>the soil temps. too warm. I find I have to turn it off and on during the day
>to keep the thermometer below 75F. But it's great for starting tomatoes, I
>gotta admit. Have had some of the seeds I've started germinate in 2 days.
>


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Vivian Viverito                         (404) 894-7192
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