Re: more novice questions

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• To: Cherie Ambrosino <s*@eskimo.com>
• Subject: Re: more novice questions
• From: B* C* <b*@awinc.com>
• Date: 13 Mar 97 13:29:00 -0700
• Resent-Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 12:43:25 -0800
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Hi Cherie,

> Hi folks - more questions from the first time sower!  Now I'm concerned about
> keeping the seeds warm after I plant them in their little pots [inside
> starters] - will the grow light, kept close to the soil, keep them
> sufficiently  warm or should I buy a heating cable?  I've heard of the on top
> of the fridge  thing but then I can't have any light on them - should I place
> them on top of  the fridge till I see a few seedlings and them move them off
> and under the  lights?  And what are everyone's feelings on capillary mats for
> watering?   Thanks in advance - you folks are such a calming and useful
> resource!  Cherie

Having bottom heat really does help.  Not all seeds need to (or can) stay in
the 18-25°C temperature range but the many do.  Heating cables or heating mats
underneath your trays can greatly enhance germination speed and percentage.

   ____________________
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  |     Bob Carter     | Kootenay Bay
  |  bcarter@awinc.com | BC, Canada
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