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Saturday, April 20, 2019
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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Ideal Soil Temperature = 72F (22C)
When heating the soil it is important to remember the ideal soil temperature is less than the ideal air temperature. The target temperature for the soil (root zone) is 72F (22C) and based on this thermometer my heating cables have elevated the temperature of the root zone to 70F (21C) which is ideal. It takes about 18-24hr for the soil temperature to stabilize so it is important to test the cables before burying and also before the plants go in.
If the cables are installed and run for a few days (or even over a week or more) this can help flush out potential insects and reduce the chance of damage to a new transplant. However, this is not always possible but making sure everything is good to go before the plants are planting can save a lot of frustration.
Now that everything has passed the initial set-up tests tomorrow will be planning day.
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