The germination mat helps keep an even germination temperature between 65 80 f.
How to germinate guava seeds heat mat.
Water the seeds with a misting spray and place the container in a warm place with temperatures around 65 f.
80 82 bottom temperature gap between heat mat and seed trays.
In cooler climates place the pot on a seed heating pad to help maintain a consistently warm temperature and speed up germination.
Diy light heat mat surface temperature.
The temperature varies on what you are growing.
Place the seed flat on top of the mat evenly distributing the heat source across the bottom of the flat.
A well built bottom heating mat can help you a lot to keep your seeds and seedlings warm.
18 c or above.
Once the seedlings sprout keep them in an area with a temperature above 70 f 21 c until they re ready to be transplanted outside.
Commercial heat mat surface temperature thermometer placed on top of soil.
Then plant the vegetable seeds and place your sprouting trays or pots on the heater.
Place the insulation such as the styrofoam plate under the seedling heat mat to provide optimal effects.
Remember to plug the seedling heat mat to the outlet and to insert the thermostat s temperature sensor into the soil.
The seeds should germinate in 2 8 weeks depending upon the temperature.
As soon as the seeds germinate remove the plants immediately from the heating mat otherwise they ll grow too fast and become leggy and weak.
You can use a heat mat under the seed tray to regulate the temperature and keep things on the warmer side during the germination period.
It has a thermostat to dial into the exact temperature we need and we can easily adjust it if needed.
73 75 degrees f soil temperature.
Heating the soil generally causes it to dry out more quickly.
To control heating times use a thermostat or timer.
Once the vegetables are grown your heat mat can help you with home brewing and fermentation later on.
Seed mats come in many sizes but i always suggest to size up.