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Re: Cheap way to use a heat pad.

Now you've got me curious.  I'm dragging out my crockpot!

McAlpine, Duncan G wrote:

> 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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