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These Heat Mats speed germination and stimulate root growth by keeping soil at about 70ยบ F. Here's a clever extra — instructions and growing tips are printed right on the mat, so you can't lose them.
- Consistent bottom heat ensures seedstarting success!
- Can be used indoors or in greenhouse
- Available in three sizes
- 9" x 19" Mat holds a standard seed flat
- 20-3/4" square mat holds two standard seed flats
- 48" x 20" Mat holds 4 flats
- All sizes have 6-ft power cord
- Add the optional , sold separately, for precise temperature control
- Please note: If you are ordering this item as a gift, there is a picture of the item on the outside of the package
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Vail, CO on 4/20/2011
Comments about Heat Mats:
The small seedling heat mat is just large enough for two APS trays. The mat is contructed well and helps to heat the ambient air around the seed trays. We saw our tomato seedlings appear in 5 days and are very happy with the mat. I would buy this again when we want to increase our seedlings.
from N.W. Montana on 4/11/2011
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The heat mat helped some of my seeds sprout in less than a week. I was surprised. It's a great aid for gardeners who want to start seeds early indoors.
from Cambridge, MA on 3/31/2011
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I have found that with small seed sprouting pots the soil temperature at the surface can get over 90 degrees with an ambient air temperature of about 68, while the soil closer to the bottom of the pot may be well over 110. With a humidity dome on the temperatures got much hotter - up to 110 at the surface. I would imagine that such temperatures could be harmful to some varieties. By leaving the humidity dome off and not leaving the mat on for long periods I can keep the temperature in a reasonable range, and my seedlings are thriving. You could also experiment with different amounts of insulation between the pots and the mat.
from Chelmsford, MA on 3/14/2011
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We had germination in 7 days for our eggplants and 3 days for our greens! Seedlings are looking great so far.
from PATCHOGUE NEW YORK on 3/11/2011
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SLOW STARTING BECAUSE BASEMENT TOO COLD.NOW SEEDS ARE WORKING BECAUSE IT WAS MOVED INTO KITCHEN
from Winchester, VA. on 3/7/2011
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I started my seeds in the garage in February in zone 6 region which is still a very cold time of year here. The Heat Mat was a great addition to my seed starting processand since I was able to set it up in the garage with my grow light it kept my germinating seeds warm and all the mess out of the house. My seeds germinated quickly and are strong healthy plants. I really love everything about the mat except the price I felt like it was a little pricey for it size, product directions and size.
from Salem, IL on 3/1/2011
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Just the ticket, especially for those tender young seedlings.
from oregon city, or on 2/28/2011
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I have not opened this product as yet,it is still to cold and wet to work in the greenhouse. From past experience with this same product I expect no problems and was pleased with the way it help the seeds germinate. [...]. I will continue to use your business for my greenhouse needs.
from Wyoming on 2/28/2011
Comments about Heat Mats:
This is my second mat, my worms have been kept warm thru 2 winters now (to -30) by placing the mat under their bed, and covering the whole thing with a comforter, in our shop, that is heated only part time. This second mat is for my plants, that will be in my unheated greenhouse. I also used the first mat in the greenhouse over another winter to keep some pots warm, (so it is 3 years old) up on a bench, they were also covered at night with a sheet. The mat it a bit expensive but worth it and so far I am very happy with how long they are lasting.
from Lincoln MA on 1/3/2011
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I keep my house well below 70 deg in the early spring, so seeds have a tough time germinating, then growing. This product is expected to help.
from Wichita, Kansas on 11/29/2010
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This works great! They should come in even larger sizes however.
from topeka ks on 8/11/2010
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quality cord, works well to warm trays or pots
this is what you need to keep tender plants thriving.
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from Indianapolis, IN on 5/6/2010
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Love this product; warms the seeds just enough to give them the kick they need. Not hot to the touch and water repels off of it.
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These warming mats work well when insulated with towels underneath.
from Murfreesboro, TN on 4/12/2010
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The even heating in the mat helps the seeds to sprout up fast. All gardeners should have one or more!
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The heat mat makes germination easy and takes away much of the anxiety and waiting for the seedlings to pop-up.
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from Debs, MN on 4/1/2010
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I am on my second heat mat, but did have the other for quite a few years. They really help our seedlings in spring and I always have one under some of my tender house plants in the winter as we keep our heat down as low as we can.
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from Loveland, OH on 3/6/2010
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When we bought our first heating mat elsewhere, it was square rather than rectangular, and did not fit well below our seed trays. This mat is exactly the right size, and the prunella in our trays sprouted at least a week earlier than the package said. I am very pleased with the mat's performance.
from Lexington, MA on 3/3/2010
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Heat mat is solidly built and well designed.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
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I love to stick cuttings of landscape plants, houseplants and such. This heat pad has helped me get good root growth. I start seeds toward spring each year and use my trusty heat pad with great results.
Last spring I even used my pad to heat an emergency brooder for newly hatched baby chicks.
The pad is easy to clean and use. I plan to buy the larger size in my nest order.