Quick Seed Starting Update:
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Quick Seed Starting Update:

Just popping on to give you an update of reaching those ideal germination temps. I have a heated garage at 55 degrees here in Holland, MI. I am using the temperature controlled germination mat to bring that temperature up 20 degrees. I also use bubble insulation to reflect light from the full spectrum grow lights. I do, in fact, leave the grow lights on to help with that temperature while they germinate. Seeds germinate in darkness as well and leaving the light on is only for my very cold situation 😂. The humidity domes are all on. The room and soil temperature both are ideal at 75 degrees, while the garage temp still reads 54 degrees. Looking good so far!

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