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A Gardening Tool: Seed Germination Temperature Chart
Soil temp chartHave you ever wondered exactly when you can plant your seeds outside? With varying weather every year, picking a set date can be hard but an easy way you can ensure successful germination is knowing the soil temperature that your seeds prefer! We've put together a handy guide to help you grow.
Soil temperature plays an important part in successful seed germination. Nutrient and water uptake cannot take place without the proper soil temperature. Each type of seed has different requirements when it comes to this, so it's a good idea to know a little bit about what the seeds you're planting might need!
The good news is that measuring your soil temperature is super easy! Once you get your soil temperature probe (which you can easily find online or at a local garden center), you'll just need to stick it into the soil in the area that you are planning to plant in. The end should be about 3 to 4 inches deep - an analog thermometer should give you a reading pretty quickly and a digital thermometer may take a few seconds before providing a reading.
Here's what you'll need:
A soil temperature probe
Download or print the seed germination chart for easy viewing in the garden!
Interested in Learning More About Soil?
Soil temperature is certainly an important factor in your garden - there are many more things to learn about the soil in your garden and how it plays a role in the success of your plants. Your soil type and soil pH are just two things you may also want to consider when assessing your garden soil. We've got you covered on all things soil, and how you can easily improve soil if your assessment calls for it.
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Sue – Thank you for pointing this out to us. We love hearing from our customers and appreciate your feedback. We’ve included a black-and-white version of the temperature chart that will use much less ink. We hope this helps.
Do you realize how much ink it takes to print a page like your white on green germination Temperature chart??? Looks nice, but, OH, my!
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