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Reed Point Montana

I am planning on trying these for the first time this year to help get a better start on things and was wondering if anyone knew a good place to get some without spending a fortune, how long it should be and the best way to use them in the patch? any info is welcome since im am clueless on the subject, Thanks

1/29/2009 5:33:52 PM

Reed Point Montana

just noticed the post right below mine, now if feel stupid but and suggestions still welcome

1/29/2009 5:34:56 PM

Rhode Island

soil heating cables are a great advantage early season. they keep the soil around the seedling at a constant 72 degrees.
they really give the young plants roots a growth boost early on.not expensive either.
we just use the small 6 ft ones . good enough to wrap a circle or two around the new planting about 6 to 8 inches below the soils surface.
dont let the wires touch each other or the plastic coating could be melted.
pap

1/29/2009 11:37:34 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Mid check out our site for cables:
www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Thanks,
Tom

1/30/2009 8:06:07 AM

Reed Point Montana

is it a good idea to leave the cables in the ground to prevent risk of damaging the root by removing them and to
help heat the soil in the later season?

1/30/2009 4:30:23 PM

Rhode Island

yes ---- never pull the cables until the plant is all done for the season.

1/30/2009 4:49:28 PM