soil temps for seedlings/ clones?

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GOATHEAD

Active Member

• Feb 17, 2013

• #1

my lights off soil temps for seedlings are around 65 degrees , maybe even less due to a new grow place. they are a little slow growing and more pale than I like, is there a optimum temp to shoot for and simple solution please thanx, goathead

 

Alexander Supertramp

Well-Known Member

• Feb 17, 2013

• #2

I would get a heat mat if I were you. 65 is ok but not all that optimal. 75-85 is more like it. Heat/propagation mats generally will keep the temps 10 degrees or so warmer than the surrounding environment. 20 bucks or so and well worth it.

 

hotrodharley

Well-Known Member

• Feb 17, 2013

• #3

Heat mats can be had for cheap by going to a pet store and buying a reptile mat. They come in rain forest or desert models. Go for the desert. Under a cheap tray and dome and you're good to grow.

 

zack66

Well-Known Member

• Feb 17, 2013

• #4

I just started some clones and my room runs around 65 at night. I put them on a heat mat and they were happier the next morning.

 

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cannabiscultivation

Active Member

• Feb 17, 2013

• #5

zack66 said:

I just started some clones and my room runs around 65 at night. I put them on a heat mat and they were happier the next morning.

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65 too cold. I have a seedmat and a reptile pad. Using the rep pad right now....smaller and works great

 

Trousers

Well-Known Member

• Feb 17, 2013

• #6

leave your lights on 24/0 and has been said, get a heat mat