Re: [CH] Seed Starting heat source
Tony flynn (flynnaj@xtra.co.nz)
Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:24:52 +1300
Hi All,
I have been using for a number of years a similar set-up.Using an old
Polystyrene Chilly bin ( Esky , Cooler ) Seeds planted in any available
plastic trays, Seedling trays from garden shop. Chinese takeaway food trays
ect.
With a low power 15watt oven light bulb as heat source.I start them in
August (Southern Hemisphere) to plant out in October
This works well and will germinate many flower and vegetable seeds if you
wish. Once started I put the seedlings under an old fish tank fluorescent
light in the hot water cupboard until they are big enough to put near a
window. Watch out for sunburn on the seedlings as the sun gets stronger in
spring
Tony Flynn
Grandad Retired by the beach
Bay of Plenty , New Zealand
----- Original Message -----
From: "Byron" <byronbromley@tellink.net>
To: "Chile Heads" <chile-heads@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 1:51 PM
Subject: [CH] Seed Starting heat source
> Here's a heating set up that you don't even need a Master Card to make
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> The Thermometer is the most expensive single item at about $5. The cord
> was used, the light bulb and socket under $3, The cardboard box was
> free.. 1 tray was $1.19, the other ( cut in 1/2) was $1.59 .
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> Yes it has been tested, I started some tomato seeds, in my unheated
> Greenhouse with snow on the ground.
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> L.B
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