Heat Mat 250mm x 530mm - 18 watt with digital Thermostat controller
Heat Mat 250mm x 530mm - 18 watt with digital Thermostat controller
- Seedling heat mat pad for better plant growth and flower seed germination
- Warms root area 10 to 20 degrees over ambient temperature
- Increases the success of seedlings and cuttings
- Durable construction, waterproof and easy to clean
- Can be placed under any size of seedling tray
This digital thermostat controller is compatible with heat mats, heat pads, tube heaters and most electrical products that require control via a temperature setting
It ensures a constant even temperature during propagation of seedlings and cuttings, also suitable for use on larger plants that are using heat mats during colder months.
If you are using a tube heater in your grow tent or grow room this thermostat is ideal for controlling the heater and overall temperature in your environment
- Settable range 20 to 42 Degrees
- Temperature sensor probe with 1.8 Metre lead
- Easily set to your required temperature
- Heating on indicator
- Celsius and Fahrenheit selectable display read-out
- 1000w maximum rated load
Providing the optimum environment can decrease germination time, improve uniformity and increase the number of seeds or cuttings that germinate.
Critical factors for germination include moisture, oxygen, temperature and light.
Seeds from the packet are at 4 – 12% moisture content. To germinate this needs to be increased to 25 to 50%. Select a growing media like Stonewool or Rockwool® cubes that has good water holding capacity, adequate drainage and allows good contact with the seed is important.
Temperature is also important, testing by several universities has found that each species has a range of temperature that is best for germination. For some such as Marigolds, almost complete germination will take place at any temperature between 10°C and 30°C. Others have a much narrower range, such as Freesia that germinates only between 12°C and 18°C
Light requirements vary with the species, with cuttings light is always required. With seeds once germinated adequate light is required to prevent stretching.