Moving my seedlings - need advice

luke · February 29, 2012

I currently have my seedlings inside my house in a small utility room on a shelf. Room temperature probably averages 72 degrees.

I am about to take them out of the planting tray and put in solo cups. Due to a need for space, I might be forced to put them in a storage room (+/-10 x 12) in my enclosed garage. I am guessing that the temperature range in that room might be anywhere from 65-75 degrees depending on the outdoors temperature. I could purchase a cheap radiant heater (oil filled) for a non-flamable heat source, if need be.

I have the a good light stand that should work well, regardless of where I put them.

What are your thoughts about the lower temperature in the storage room?

puttgirl · February 29, 2012

I think that would be fine as long as you have a light set-up. I germinate and keep my seedlings for about a week in my living or dining room at about 69 degrees and then put under lights in my basement under lights that is about 55 degrees and I never had a problem with the temp change.

luke · February 29, 2012

That is great to know. Now I have to get rid of all of those noxious fumes from the gasoline and I'll be good to go.

February 29, 2012	#1
luke Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 177	Moving my seedlings - need advice I currently have my seedlings inside my house in a small utility room on a shelf. Room temperature probably averages 72 degrees. I am about to take them out of the planting tray and put in solo cups. Due to a need for space, I might be forced to put them in a storage room (+/-10 x 12) in my enclosed garage. I am guessing that the temperature range in that room might be anywhere from 65-75 degrees depending on the outdoors temperature. I could purchase a cheap radiant heater (oil filled) for a non-flamable heat source, if need be. I have the a good light stand that should work well, regardless of where I put them. What are your thoughts about the lower temperature in the storage room?

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February 29, 2012	#2
puttgirl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW PA Posts: 281	I think that would be fine as long as you have a light set-up. I germinate and keep my seedlings for about a week in my living or dining room at about 69 degrees and then put under lights in my basement under lights that is about 55 degrees and I never had a problem with the temp change.