[tomato] Starting Seeds Using Waterbed Heater

Richard Kamus (Tomato@GlobalGarden.com)
Thu, 14 Jan 1999 20:28:36 -0500

>> OK, three questions.  Where is a good, INEXPENSIVE source for obtaining
>> what is necessary for heat underneath the seedlings?
>> (I've heard that placing the seed tray on top of the refrigerator is
>> enough heat to start tomatoes, but I haven't tried it.)

For certain seeds, I use an old waterbed heater.  I have collected a number
of these at garage sales.

They're flat, use little energy, and an entire flat fits on one.

DRK