soil soil temp

[megamoo]

I have some pots under lights that I suspect are overheating and I've read extensively that germination temp should be about 29C, but don't see anything on what the ideal soil temp is.

Anyone know what it is?

edit: I mean soil temp for seedlings, or growing plants.

 

[SRBII]

*edit add source LINK

 

[megamoo]

Thanks for the info... but I reread my original post and realised that I didn't say what I really meant. my bad

I messed up trying to say that I know what the ideal seed germination temp is but, I really want to know what is the ideal soil temp for growing seedlings.

 

[SRBII]

okee how bout this info

Quick Grower's Guide

Sowing Depth
¼"

Plant Spacing
12" to 16" apart, 2 rows in 36" wide beds

Germination Soil Temp.
80º - 85º F (26.7º to 29.4º C)

Day's to Germination
7 to 14

Sow Indoors
Six to eight weeks before last frost

Sow Outdoors
Not recommended

Growing Soil Temps <---------------------------------------
70º - 85º F (21.1º - 29.4º C)

Soil pH
5.5 - 7.0

Light Requirement
Full Sun

Seed Longevity
2 years refrigerated

 

[megamoo]

nice one thanks

Every time I did a search for soil temp I got results about germination.

 

[SRBII]

nice one thanks

Every time I did a search for soil temp I got results about germination.

np i get board and being in IT field im searching the web all day everyday so ive honed my search skills over the last 7 yrs or so lol

 

[AlabamaJack]

if your ideal germination temperature is ~29C, then your ideal germination soil temperature should be the same...

Growing soil temperature can be varied much more...anywhere between 15C and 30C would be ideal IMO...