Apr. 20—This story was originally published in March 2021. Seedling season is almost upon us. Because of the short growing season, many gardeners in Maine germinate seedlings indoors before ...

Use a high-quality seedling heat mat for seeds that need warm soil to germinate. Leave the heat mat on around the clock and monitor the soil temperature occasionally. Keep the soil consistently moist ...

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Cold soil is often the culprit when sown seed fails to germinate or takes substantially longer than normal to sprout. Delayed germination can cause seed to rot in the pot before it sprouts. Sitting ...

Get the most perks out of seedling heat mats with these simple tips. Use a high-quality seedling heat mat for seeds that need warm soil to germinate. Leave the heat mat on around the clock and monitor ...

Placing a heat mat under indoor seedling trays enhances germination rates and enables you to grow healthier vegetables, herbs, and flowers more quickly. However, not using heating mats the right way ...