Re: [tomato] Newbie at starting seeds
Celeste or Dave Anderson (Tomato@GlobalGarden.com)
Thu, 14 Jan 1999 09:02:35 +0000
> Hey, WAKE UP!
> I am inspired to try my hand at starting seeds this year because it will
> give me access to heirloom varieties. Attempts at starting seeds have
> failed in the past because I thought you just needed a sunny window to
> start seeds. I have two specific questions:
>
> Is a 4 foot fluorescent light fixture containing 4 tubes, 400 watts each
> sufficient? Too much?
I've never seen a 400 watt fluorescent tube.
>
> Is there any harm in leaving that fixture on 24 hrs/day, since it's
> wired into a switch?
Probably won't hurt, but most people use about 16 hours a day.
>
> OK, three questions. Where is a good, INEXPENSIVE source for obtaining
> what is necessary for heat underneath the seedlings?
Go to the drug store and buy a heating pad. They're much less
expensive than those seed propogation mats.
For more infomation go to my web site at: http://www.tough-love.com
There's a page of growing tips for peppers, and tomatoes are
relatives.
Dave Anderson
Tough Love Chile Co.
http://www.tough-love.com