Get the most perks out of seedling heat mats with these simple tips. Use a high-quality seedling heat mat for seeds that need ...

Apr. 20—This story was originally published in March 2021. Seedling season is almost upon us. Because of the short growing season, many gardeners in Maine germinate seedlings indoors before ...

Without the perfect weather and growing conditions, caring for plants from seed to bloom or harvest isn’t easy. With a plant heating mat, you give your seeds the boost they need to germinate more ...

What you use to start your seeds can set your garden up for success or failure. Sown indoors or out, these tools will make ...

Cold soil is often the culprit when sown seed fails to germinate or takes substantially longer than normal to sprout. Delayed germination can cause seed to rot in the pot before it sprouts. Sitting ...

Use a high-quality seedling heat mat for seeds that need warm soil to germinate. Leave the heat mat on around the clock and monitor the soil temperature occasionally. Keep the soil consistently moist ...

Which plant heating mat is best? Any gardener can start growing plants from seed with a little help from a plant heating mat. These sealed mats sit directly beneath trays of seedlings to help maintain ...