Re: Light for Seedlings
- To: propagation@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Light for Seedlings
- From: E* &* R* W* <r*@mtaonline.net>
- Date: Sun, 07 Feb 1999 07:36:03 -0800
- References: <b22886fa.36bda287@aol.com>
HI,
Dawn pretty much said it all, I just wanted to add a few considerations.
A important part of taking care of all of those seedlings is good air
circulation, purchase a small oscillating fan and set it up where it can gently
blow over the tops of the foliage, it will help make them strong and keep down
disease and will help your closet with the condensation that will develop with
watering all these plants, also make sure you line your floors and walls with
plastic or a reflective material because there will be splashes, messes and
accidents.
Rhonda
Dawndoll2@aol.com wrote:
> Well, I built one last year......
>
> cheap metal shelving unit
> 4 sets of double florescent workshop lights (chains included)
> timer
>
> Hubby drilled holes in shelves to hang lights from
> I keep it in basement. Start seeds upstairs where it is warmer. then after
> germination I plant them in flats and bring down to shelf. Keep the lights at
> about 1 inch away from top of plants.
> and don't forget to harden them off b4 planting outside.
> u can also make a cold frame using haybales and old windows.
>
> Hope this helped...
> Dawn
> Zone 5
>
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