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 ...

Without the perfect weather and growing conditions, caring for plants from seed to bloom or harvest isn’t easy. With a plant heating mat, you give your seeds the boost they need to germinate more ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...