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drew51 · February 20, 2014

I didn't have my set up ready but I needed to start seeds. I never tried the paper towel method. I used coffee filters, and I put them on top of the fridge. It is somewhat warm there. Anyway they are sprouting like crazy! I'm going to do this from now on. I guess I happen to have a good spot on the fridge. others may not. It's not broke so I'm not fixing it. I was waiting for a thermostat for my heating pad btw

It came in in time to plant sprouts.
So I guess now I really don't need to keep it that warm? Once plants have their first leaves, what temp do you set the heating pad at? Since the fridge method works so well I guess I really didn't need a heating pad. It's a little cold in the room, so I do want to set a minimum temperature.

Also do i need to keep temps up when I plant sprouts? I put sprouts in as soon as they opened, I'm not sure how long I should wait to plant sprouts after they open in the paper? Some planted now have the first leaves. I'm keeping temp at 83 F for now.
Any advice appreciated.

February 20, 2014	#9
drew51 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Zone 6a/5b Posts: 1,302	I didn't have my set up ready but I needed to start seeds. I never tried the paper towel method. I used coffee filters, and I put them on top of the fridge. It is somewhat warm there. Anyway they are sprouting like crazy! I'm going to do this from now on. I guess I happen to have a good spot on the fridge. others may not. It's not broke so I'm not fixing it. I was waiting for a thermostat for my heating pad btw It came in in time to plant sprouts. So I guess now I really don't need to keep it that warm? Once plants have their first leaves, what temp do you set the heating pad at? Since the fridge method works so well I guess I really didn't need a heating pad. It's a little cold in the room, so I do want to set a minimum temperature. Also do i need to keep temps up when I plant sprouts? I put sprouts in as soon as they opened, I'm not sure how long I should wait to plant sprouts after they open in the paper? Some planted now have the first leaves. I'm keeping temp at 83 F for now. Any advice appreciated.