Please put the heat mat on a flat and dry surface under a seedling tray and plug the cord into a standard 120v outlet to begin heating your roots.
How to use heat mat.
This also reduces the risk of plant damage from high heat.
Use a mat that is larger than the heat plate of your cricut easypress.
Be patient as it may take a couple of days for the mat to warm the soil especially with deep or large pots.
Doing so may prevent the application of even heat that is needed for successful transfers.
To avoid your plant from getting burned place cardboard onto the mat before placing the seedling tray.
The digital controller has 3 button interface for simple operation and easy calibration.
If you are housing a burrowing species then it is recommended that you mount the heat mat vertically on the back of the cage.
If you are positioning the mat on the base of the tank you must ensure that the substrate is not too thick.
How to use a heat mat.
Use of heat mat dries the soil quickly due to the continuous supply of heat to the soil.
Use a soil less mix as it is sterile and made up of finer particles which makes it easier for the seedlings to sprout through.
Put a heat mat under seed starting flats celled trays or even individual pots.
Fill a seedling tray with a quality potting mix.
Super easy to use.
Since a heat mat can be pricey at 30 50 you want it to grow with you because maybe next year your garden will be twice the size.
Some heat mats for plants even have thermostats to adjust the heat.
The heat mat is either mounted on the side of the tank or on the bottom.
The cardboard has air pockets which transfer the heat evenly to the bottom of the tray.
How to use a thermometer for seedlings to make sure the mat is accurate we also use an extra thermometer that gets inserted directly into the soil.