What kind of wattage should I use for my seedlings

[Ozpkdon]

Hey I'm a first time grower and
my seedlings have the white head and I'm planning on putting them in soil today but the out door weather is chilly as of rite now so I'm looking for a good light source and all I have in my house is regular light bolbs 60 watt 120v could I use that to substitute for sub light for a day or 2 ? Please help

 

[fir3dragon]

they dont need light until they are above the soil.

 

[Ozpkdon]

Should I plant white head down or up ?

 

[fir3dragon]

Should I plant white head down or up ?

i believe the white "head" you are referring to is called the taproot. if so, you plant that down about a half inch under the surface of the soil. water it and wait a few days.

 

[scroglodyte]

26W 6500k cfl

 

[afrawfraw]

Hey I'm a first time grower and
my seedlings have the white head and I'm planning on putting them in soil today but the out door weather is chilly as of rite now so I'm looking for a good light source and all I have in my house is regular light bolbs 60 watt 120v could I use that to substitute for sub light for a day or 2 ? Please help

I would try and find a CFL bulb. It will save you more money to just buy one. Anything over 30 watts. Other than that, there isn't much else. Make sure the incandescent bulb isn't to close. Soil temps above 85 might cook the buggers.