Planting – Heat and Light

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This year I have begun planting my seeds for indoor growing a bit later than usual. In hopes of jump-starting the growth process with extra heat and light I have enclosed my light table with a mylar blanket. These can be found in the camping sections of retail and sporting stores. I found mine at Kmart and I have purchased them in the past at Walmart. They are also great to have in your glove compartment in the event of an emergency situation. Since my light table is in the basement, I also brought a brooder lamp for extra warmth. The soil in my seedling containers warms up quickly when the bulb is plugged in, and the light of the table as a whole is a bit brighter with the reflective blanket in place. I must be very diligent in checking the soil for drying out. If you go this route be sure to check your seedlings a minimum of twice a day. If you are going to be away for longer than eight hours it is best to unplug the heat lamp.

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