George Shirley wrote:
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.

He could also try a light bulb under whatever sheld he's using as a
germination station . Distance and wattage will give control over how hot
things get .
So far I've got serranos and bell peppers to germinate , still trying for
the anaheims and jalapenos . I WILL NOT let them l'il SOB's anaheims
defeat me two years in a row , they will germinate or else !!

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