Is warming soil necessary?

**phleeps** · 12-03-2009, 07:12 PM

I reckon so...

I'm a beginner myself, so not sure if you want my advice. I also have a raised bed which I have covered with black bin bags held in place by rock/rods. I uncovered it today and definitely noticed that the soil was in much better condition than I had hoped - very few lumps, not at all waterlogged and reasonably warm to the touch. From what I have read about sowing seeds etc I think this should help get things sprouting alot quicker.

**Snadger** · 12-03-2009, 07:15 PM

If you warm the soil you can usually fool the plant into believing we're further into spring than we really are, and get a head start!

It also stops the seed from rotting in cold damp soil!

**Alice** · 12-03-2009, 07:22 PM

The soil will warm naturally as the weather warms up but if you want to make an early start then its advisable to warm the soil up a bit. Seeds won't germinate and plants won't grow in cold, wet soil.
Likewise for seeds being germinated indoors. If the bags of compost have been lying outdoors or in a cold garage the compost should be warmed up before seed planting.

**annetteevans** · 13-03-2009, 07:08 AM

Thaks everyone, you've been great

**pigletwillie** · 13-03-2009, 01:48 PM

Raised beds tend to warm up quicker anyway as they are "raised" and tend to be a bit dryer.

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