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Heating Pads for Plants
Heating Pads for Plants. Most plant seedlings need temperatures between 65 and 75 F degrees to propagate, according to Fine Gardening, an online gardening resource. Although a portable heater can be used, it can be dangerous unless care is taken to ensure it does not overheat. Another option is a heating pad designed for plant use, which allows for...
Most plant seedlings need temperatures between 65 and 75 F degrees to propagate, according to Fine Gardening, an online gardening resource. Although a portable heater can be used, it can be dangerous unless care is taken to ensure it does not overheat. Another option is a heating pad designed for plant use, which allows for better control of the heating element and create the right growing conditions. A number of plant heating pads are available.
Ag Pad
The Ag Pad, manufactured by Nu-Klear, is designed to germinate seeds. Place it on a heat-resistant surface and conceal it with a heavy-duty plastic cover to prevent it from becoming soiled by potting mix. Place the seed containers on top of sealed pad. Temperature is controlled by a built-in thermostat and a probe, which you insert into the soil.
Redpath Heating Mat
Redpath, a distributor of garden products, manufactures the Repath Heating Mat. It has a thermostatic temperature control manufactured specifically for plant use. According to the company's website, use of the mat increases the success of seed germination from cuttings because the mat emits controlled heat near the plant's roots--where it is necessary for growth. The mat is made of a resistor cable, which serves as the heating element. It sits in an insulated tray that protects the resistor cable from water and soil damage. You rest the plant containers on the mat inside the tray and place the temperature probe into the soil to monitor the heat.
Electric Foil Panel
The electric foil panel is made by Adloheat, which sells horticultural equipment. The panel uses heat to encourage seeds and cuttings to grow. Its propagating cables allow you to thermostatically regulate the heating element, which is enclosed in polystyrene sheeting and foil. Unroll the panel and place it into a growing box. Put the seed containers on top and plug it in. Insert the probe into the plant soil to monitor the temperature. You can design the electric foil panel to accommodate planting needs and specifications.
