The germination mat helps keep an even germination temperature between 65 80 f.
How to germinate guava seeds heat mat.
The temperature varies on what you are growing.
80 82 bottom temperature gap between heat mat and seed trays.
It has a thermostat to dial into the exact temperature we need and we can easily adjust it if needed.
Seed mats come in many sizes but i always suggest to size up.
The seeds should germinate in 2 8 weeks depending upon the temperature.
In cooler climates place the pot on a seed heating pad to help maintain a consistently warm temperature and speed up germination.
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.
It can improve the condition of your plants and make your seeds germinate better and grow into strong seedlings.
Heating the soil generally causes it to dry out more quickly.
A well built bottom heating mat can help you a lot to keep your seeds and seedlings warm.
Then plant the vegetable seeds and place your sprouting trays or pots on the heater.
73 75 degrees f soil temperature.
18 c or above.
Once the vegetables are grown your heat mat can help you with home brewing and fermentation later on.
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.
Place the seed flat on top of the mat evenly distributing the heat source across the bottom of the flat.
Commercial heat mat surface temperature thermometer placed on top of soil.
In order to maintain a good soil temperature in the cold times it s important to keep your soil and your seeds warm at all times.
Diy light heat mat surface temperature.
Remember to plug the seedling heat mat to the outlet and to insert the thermostat s temperature sensor into the soil.
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.
Water the seeds with a misting spray and place the container in a warm place with temperatures around 65 f.