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Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Do not let your cables intersect or overlap. They will short out and malfunction.

4/27/2015 7:30:45 AM

Western NY

Also - plug them in when you're setting them. Much easier to work with when they're warmed up.

4/27/2015 9:24:37 AM

Deer Park, WI

I like to set an upside down coffee can in the center of the planting side and begin the coil just outside the circumference of the can. Pre-heat the soil for a couple days. That way, when you drop the seedlings in a few days later, little chance of severing or disrupting the cable.

4/27/2015 10:55:41 AM

Central NY

Great tip Andy ... That will def save me some hassle..next spring

4/27/2015 7:17:55 PM

Alberta

Agreed, Test before you bury!

4/28/2015 2:23:58 AM

Alberta

And yes..plastic ,rubber and many other things move better once warmed up.lol

4/28/2015 2:28:01 AM

Muddy Waters

I use a 1 gallon paint can But finding with these 2 gallon grow bags I need a bigger can Joze.

4/28/2015 7:01:48 AM

Lloydminster/AB

I remember the first time i had to dig out a cable because it failed. That was irritating. Its a good idea to get them in early. Where I am, it sometimes takes a couple of weeks for the temp to stabilize, they run a little hot until the soil warms around the thermostat. It was only a couple of years ago that I figured out I should plug them in during install. Thats why you guys grow bigger pumpkins than me;)

4/29/2015 1:35:02 AM