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 ...

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 ...

Seedling heat mats are an essential tool for home gardeners looking to jump-start their growing season. Starting seeds indoors a few weeks before transplanting them in the garden saves money and ...

Young tomato plants using the JumpStart seed starter,on display at North Haven Nursery in Dallas, on Jan 18, 2013. This 18-day-old tomato plant was grown in a peat pellet under a light at North Haven ...