ROOT!T Heat Mat - Large (400mm x 1200mm)

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In this article, I will be talking about heat mats and their importance on propagating seeds, especially the root it heat mats . In a previous article, I talked about electrical propagators and their use in germinating seeds, but if you have a large number of seeds then a heat mat becomes necessary. There's more to growing plants than simply shoving a seed into some soil. It has to be the right climate and temperature for the seeds to germinate, growing into what you expect. We can't wait for Mother Nature, though; it's time to break out the seedling heat mats. Finding the perfect seedling heat mat comes down to three features: maintaining the ideal temperature for germination, a high water-resistant rating, and durability. The Root!t Heat mat is used to maintain consistent temperatures inside your propagator at all times, giving seedlings and cuttings the best possible start during their most critical period.

The power LED will light up whenever the heat-mat is in use. This LED will switch off once temperatures recorded by the probe have reached a level matching your chosen setting, indicating that power to the heat-mat has been turned off by the thermostat. The thermostat is a must to my eyes and is optional, as you can buy the product without it, but to me, it makes sense to buy it. You do not what to overheat your precious seeds.For example, the optimal temperature for growing aubergines may be 24 degrees Celsius and the optimal temperature for growing tomatoes is 20 degrees Celsius, then I would set the heat mat to 22 degree Celsius. This will get the best from both, with only a slight deteriorate in germination times. This temperature on the mat is a handy guide for those who do not know what the optimal germinating temperature to use. The mat when then switch off when the temperature reaches up to 21.5 degree Celsius. In this way, the heat is supplied to the seeds when they need it. The thermostat will save you unnecessary electricity been used to heat when it is not required. This is why the soils will be heated from 8 to 11.5 degree Celsius above ambient temperature, which in a home that is heated with central heating can be large in the first place (i.e. 20 degrees to 31.5 degrees Celsius). It will give you the extra heat that is required to germinate those seeds that like higher temperature. Believe me that it does save days, where every seed germinates 3 days earlier than if no heat has been applied. It is a great device for those impatient gardeners. The thermostat is such a great addition, switching on when it is required, switching off when it is not.

The added bonus would be that soil at no time will overheat, saving you the need to water frequently, especially if the compost gets too dry. You must remember although the mat can heat up to 42 degree Celsius, the heat will not be directed to the compost in the trays. As some will be lost to the air that surrounds it.Most plants are expected to suffer some temperature swing, where the temperature is warmer during the day and cooler in the night. When the mat is constantly switched on the temperature swing will not be there so that the plant continues to grow. Whether you're growing some tea leaves or herbs to garnish meals with, plants generally need a warm temperature. Having a seedling heating mat properly placed underneath (or wrapped around a jar, but we'll get to that later) artificially creates optimal conditions. They're a godsend if you happen to live in colder regions! Propagation Heating Mats - also known as a heating mat for plants or Germination Mats - are designed to combine two main features - the heat mats for plants encourage seed germination and root formation by providing an even base of heat that keeps soil warm and provide you with maximum flexibility as when not in use, they can simply be rolled up and stored away until needed again which makes these plant heat mats ideal for busy greenhouses or compact spaces. Plant heating mats can be used just about anywhere - in your greenhouse , conservatory or indoors - turning any staging or benching into a large propagator. The propagation heating mats are simply unrolled, plugged in, and they are ready to use. This is an effective way of controlling temperature, so any wide temperature fluctuations outside can be controlled to a tight tolerance that not an even an electric propagator will give. WHAT YOU GET?