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Cheap way to use a heat pad.

Now I confess, I have not reviewed the past postings to see if this
process has been discussed before.

In discussions with my Uncle, he is experimenting with germination rates
of pumpkin seeds, but what caught my attention is the product/process he
is using.  

He using a Electric frying pan to germinate his seeds.  I will do my
best to explain the process.

Fill the electric frying pan  with DRY SAND. Get a normal glass jar and
insert a damp paper towel inside the jar.  Add your seeds within the
paper towel or between the jar and the paper towel. Place the jar on top
of the sand and cover the frying pan and jar with a cardboard box.  I
would place a thermometer on top of the jar to understand the heat range
that you will be creating.  Of course you will need to cut the cardboard
box to surround the frying pan handle and  a couple holes on top to
release the heat.  Turn the electric source to low and read your
temperature after an unknown time frame and record your results.  After
you have adjusted your settings for the temperature range for
germination, make a marking on your setting control for future
reference. 

Give it a try and see what happens. My Uncle was very happy with his
germination  rate (80% in two days) for his pumpkin seeds.

I am sure you can do this with mostly any seed which requires some sort
of heat to germinate. Be sure to buy a good set of tweezers and prep
your media before you insert your germinated seed.

Please don't burn you house down.

Good luck
Duncan
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