Seed starting indoors

In an effort to grow more sooner I recently purchased a heat mat and seed starter kit. The heat mat helps regulate the soil to the correct temperature required for germination. The plastic dome over the seedlings helps regulate temperature and humidity.

It holds 72 seedlings and fits the heat mat perfectly. The above picture was taken approximately 5-7 days after planting. The column A and column G where both squash/pumpkin vines. I've labeled each row to easily identify each seed/plant. I've also documented on a journal what date each were planted and their germination times.

This picture was taken 3 weeks after planting. I've already transferred the pumpkin/squash vines and the 6 packs in the foreground are tomatoes and peppers. I'm using a tupperware container to make sure I don't spread soil and water all over my living room.

The two lights I am using were bought at Home Depot. Each was $50 and came with the chain and hooks to hang and are made just for seed starting. I built the support using a couple of pieces of wood. I've set the lights to turn on and off with a timer letting them get 18+ hours of light and about 6 hours of darkness. I've set them up to run the lights at night that way the cool evening temperatures are combated by the warmth of the lights.

You can also see the cord for the heat mat under the seedlings in the photo. This is my first time trying growing indoors with lights and heat mats. I have to say I'm rather surprised at how quickly and easily I set this up and how quickly I saw results.

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