Will it not germinate if the temperature drops to around 50 degrees?

[michael68]

Preparing for an outdoor grow next spring.

But say during germination at night the temperature dips down into the 50's, will it die or will it just slow germination down a bit? It'll most likely be in the 70's or 80's during the day though.

I could bring them into a shed or put a box over them at night if it would be a problem.

Also, will using a ziploc bag for the beginning as protection/greenhouse be fine?

 

[VerdantGreen]

to be safe, especially if the seeds cost you money, you would be better to germ them indoors under more stable temps - but you may get away with it.

seedlings will die if temps go below freezing though

 

[michael68]

to be safe, especially if the seeds cost you money, you would be better to germ them indoors under more stable temps - but you may get away with it.

seedlings will die if temps go below freezing though

Alright, well the temperature wouldn't drop under 50, but could I just bring em into a shed at night?

 

[ibjamming]

Don't let the temp go below 70. Around room temp, a little warmer is best.

 

[VerdantGreen]

50 is a bit low for seedlings and it wont do them any favors really. i would use a heated propagator or bring them into the house at night. and germ them on a windowsill or a heated propagator

NB use a heated propagator with a thermostat as otherwise its very easy for the seeds/plants to get too hot!

VG

 

[habeeb]

yeah, you really need to invest in some things, so your outcome is alot better

get a heatmat and dome, I have never found it critical to get a temp probe, but you should get one, as to dial in the temp is nice, just don't go above 90, I like 84-85

 

[VerdantGreen]

real danger is outside when you have the seedlings under a heated dome/propagator and the sun comes out - thats when you need a thermostat!
some of the really cheep propagator/heatmat things can get way too hot.