Due to easy installation and low running costs, heating cables are used to aid the growth of plants. Plants grown with warm soil are healthier and produce a better yield, it is possible to speed up the vegetation and production of yield. Greenhouses that are heated this way can be used till late autumn.
Basic application of heating cables in propagation:
- To heat plant beds for seedlings:
- for fruit growing
- for flowers
- For vegetable growing, to speed up growth
Installing Heating Cables
The power required is dependant on the type of plant and the construction of the plant bench. Cables with a power of 10W/m are the most common, and effectively should provide a power of 60-70W/m2. Selecting an appropriate cable for propagation and keeping a set temperature makes a large impact on the health of the plants.