Mold and root rot after moving to S/H

[RosieC]

Hi Ray,

I've had problems getting heating mats in the UK. Even my local hydroponics store does not stock them. That's why I started using the luke-warm water and had success.

I'm sure they must be available somewhere, so (not to hijack this thread) if anyone knows a Europe, or even better UK source I would love to know.

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Hi Ray,

I've had problems getting heating mats in the UK. Even my local hydroponics store does not stock them. That's why I started using the luke-warm water and had success.

I'm sure they must be available somewhere, so (not to hijack this thread) if anyone knows a Europe, or even better UK source I would love to know.

Rosie- you might look into getting one of the mats that they have to put in pet's beds. They have them in the states, I'm not sure about where you are. After comparing mine with a friend's more expensive seedling mat, they're about the same temperaute. (though I don't know what that is)
They also make under-gravel heat pads for aquariums. (some are advertised as a way to just raise the temperature several degrees) Or even heat tape that is often used in reptile tanks. (I know King of orchid growing can tell you about that)


Does anybody know the average temperature that the seedling mat gets to?