On 2/7/2015 12:25 PM, Michael Evangelista wrote:
hey all
I'm new to the group, posting from 6000 ft. elevation in southern Utah. This is our weekend to start seeds, and I want it to work this time. I've tried a lot of little kits and trays but never a heat light or mat, whatever I get needs to pay for itself vs. buying starts at our local nursery (and result in plants as big as theirs, but sooner!) Do you have a seed heating mat you love or a starting medium that's superior? How about ways to rig your own, on the cheap?
Any advice appreciated
thanks

A decent grow light is fairly affordable and essential. For a heat pad
you can use an regular heat pad that is adjustable but you will need
something inflammable sitting atop it to keep from cooking your
seedlings. The heat pad I have is intended for growing seedlings and is
made of a heavy rubber or plastic cover and has a wire stand. Have had
mine for years so don't remember what I paid for it. Take a look on the
web and you will see many sorts of grow lights and heat pads.