Jump Start MT10004 20 x 3 Inch 7.3 Watt Windowsill Seedling Germination Heat Mat

I bought two of these and only half of my seedling starting trays fit on top of them. There was a huge difference in the trays on the heat mat vs. not. They grew much better and were much less prone to root rot. I will be buying two more next year, highly recommend.

I am using my heat mat with a Burpee self-watering seed starting system right now. I also got the matching thermostat. The system easily keeps the soil medium 10-12 degrees above room temperature. I had some fears of having a heat pad running unattended but it never gets hot, only what I would call very warm to the touch. And it doesn't take much power. It's also quite substancial. You'd have to be very careless to damage it. My seeds germinated in from 2 (Yes!) to 5 days. One caveat. I periodicaly point a very small fan in the plants' direction to ward off "damping off". The soil will cool down significantly while the fan is on but recovers quickly when it is shut off. So far I am very pleased.

I added my flower seeds to my seed pods, on a Sunday. The seeds were supposed to germinate in 8 to 10 days. By Wednesday night, half of the seed pods sprouted. I bought the mat that is large enough to accommodate two starter trays. I have been toying with the idea of buying a heat mat for several years. I wish I would have done it sooner.

I have been starting seeds that need a longer growing season indoors for several years now as well as nectar plants and the results using your seedling heat mats are PHENOMENAL!! I started some seeds the other day and, no kidding here, the seeds started germinating in TWO days!! I DEFINITELY credit the seedling heat mat for this fast germination! As a matter of fact, this is the first time that I can recall where I had germination THAT fast since using your heat mats! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND seedling heat mats if you are going to start seedlings AND to root cuttings indoors!

After reading the reviews, I decided to purchase this mat. Keeping seeds warm in a 60 degree basement is difficult I learned. The mat seemed to be the best solution & it was. Seeds sprouted , were warm & seedlings are thriving. Good purchase tho I do wish it was made in the US.