Question
Hello! I've taken on the task of trying to grow bamboo. I have purchsed a few seeds and the instructions say to keep the soil at 75 degrees F. I was wondering if you had any tips or suggestions on how to do this? I am a just getting into growing exotic plants and this is my first try so any help would be much appreciated! Thanks

Answer
The only way to keep the soil at a consistent temperature is with heating mats. These mats are sized and sold specifically for growing seedlings in cell trays. Most come with a thermostat. Attached is a link to a couple of sites from which you can purchase this product.

http://www.parkseed.com (type in grow mat in the search field)

http://www.burpee.com (type in heat mat in search field)

http://www.planetnatural.com/site/seedling-heat-mat.html

I hope this information helps. Good luck, and please write again if I can ever be of assistance.

Regards,

Mike