[CH] RE: Bulbs?
Robert L (rlusk12@earthlink.net)
Mon, 18 Jan 1999 00:34:54 -0800
David Cronin asked about different types of bulbs for starting seeds.
I have had great sucess with "regular" cool white fluorescent bulbs. I
have 4 lights (2 feet long) spaced about 4 inches apart which I suspend
above a seed flat. The flat sits atop a box that contains a 15 watt
bulb that gives off just enough heat to keep the soil at 85-90 F. Last
year I planted 70 + seeds in the flat and I think all but one or two
germinated.
I have used the expensive grow bulbs (G.E. Sunlight fluorescent) but did
not notice any improvement and to be perfectly honest, I think the
regular bulbs are better.
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Robert Lusk aka:
The Pepper Fool
http://www.PepperFool.com
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