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Plug tray and heat mat

11 years ago

Can a plug tray be placed directly on a heat mat or does it need to be in a 1020 type tray that keeps it right above the heat mat? My plug trays don't fit properly on the 1020 tray holder and so they warp slightly in the middle, but I'm afraid maybe the heat would be too much if the plug tray is set directly on top of it since seeds don't seem to cooperate and all germinate at the same time! :)

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digdirt2
11 years ago
You can either trim the plug trays to fin into a 1020 or you can set the plug tray on the mat without a 1020 as long as you use some sort of 1/4 to 1/2" spacer so there is no direct contact. Small shims of wood work, plastic coat hangers, etc. It is easiest to just trim the plug trays to fit a 1020 before planting them or you can buy flats that fit them but they aren't inexpensive.

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anikkins
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks! I'll go grab some coat hangers right now, perfect solution and easy!
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