What kind of heat mat are you using?

[PaulF]

The ambient temperature in my germinating basement does not get above 70 and my lighting system will not increase the temps more than a couple of degrees. My peppers do better when the soil temperature is between 80 and 85. I get germination but not so fast or healthy until the 80 degree temp. I am not sure my lighting system will change from the old fashioned fluorescents...but maybe.

Originally Posted by PaulF

The ambient temperature in my germinating basement does not get above 70 and my lighting system will not increase the temps more than a couple of degrees. My peppers do better when the soil temperature is between 80 and 85. I get germination but not so fast or healthy until the 80 degree temp. I am not sure my lighting system will change from the old fashioned fluorescents...but maybe.

My lights will be led so they won’t give off much in the way of heat. I still can’t get used to not having a basement but ... oh well. On the other hand I can grow something 12 months a year. Thanks for the feedback!