Seedling heat mats

jennypenny*

Do you use them? If you do, which brand do you use? Where did you get them?  I am in sticker shock over here.

leighzlou

I used a regular heating pad from Walgreens that I got for like $10. I already had it and my seeds weren't sprouting, so I decided to try it. Within 2 days of turning it on, everything spouted. Mine had a low, med, high setting and I just turned it on low. I temped the soil, and it was holding it right about 80 degrees, perfect for spouting.

 This one is similar to the one I used, but mine was a little cheaper I think. Maybe on sale. 

kastle

I used one.  It was in a yellow box & I think said "Jump Start" or soemting on it.  Honestly, it's the only seed heating mat I've ever seen.

CollegeGrrl219

If you're feeling cheap, you can use an electric blanket, or you can set the seedlings on top of your refrigerator for a few days. I hear that the fridge puts out heat and makes them grow. After they sprout, you can put them back in the window or under your grow lamps.

nitaw

CollegeGrrl219:

If you're feeling cheap, you can use an electric blanket, or you can set the seedlings on top of your refrigerator for a few days. I hear that the fridge puts out heat and makes them grow. After they sprout, you can put them back in the window or under your grow lamps.

I did the refrigerator last year. I had good results with my vinca seedlings.

Mrs Manners

Good to know...I put my seedlings on top of the fridge last night. Keeping my fingers crossed for my first seeds ever

CollegeGrrl219

Mine have sprouted without any heat source. Our house is 65 degrees, and I'd say 75% have sprouted in less than a week.

Now that they're up, I just need a better light source. I have a grow light, but I need a timer because I keep forgetting to turn it on and off.

kastle

CollegeGrrl219:

Mine have sprouted without any heat source.

Not all seeds need to have warm soil.