burner89
Well-Known Member
I am trying to get an early start and wondering what you guys think is the best lighting for seedlings. They won't be going outside full time till around the first week of June.
Here's some info on both options.
Window is west facing and gets around 5-6hrs of direct sunlight assuming its sunny. The direct sunlight will slowly get longer as the days get longer. The temps would range from 17-30C (62-90f).We use portable greenhouse in the window to keep the cat away from them. In a month or so the greenhouse will be going outside and get 10+ hours of direct sun.
Shop lights are in the basement where the temp is 12-17C (54-63F) and slowly getting warmer as spring finally kicks into gear around here. I am able to keep the plants as close as I want to the lights. Its cloudy today so I put them under the shop lights and am monitoring the temps to get a better idea.
At the very least the shop lights will be used to extend the day to about 16hrs.
So basically I am wondering if its best to use the combo method or shop lights full time till the greenhouse can go outside.
Thanks in advance for your opinions and thoughts
Here's some info on both options.
Window is west facing and gets around 5-6hrs of direct sunlight assuming its sunny. The direct sunlight will slowly get longer as the days get longer. The temps would range from 17-30C (62-90f).We use portable greenhouse in the window to keep the cat away from them. In a month or so the greenhouse will be going outside and get 10+ hours of direct sun.
Shop lights are in the basement where the temp is 12-17C (54-63F) and slowly getting warmer as spring finally kicks into gear around here. I am able to keep the plants as close as I want to the lights. Its cloudy today so I put them under the shop lights and am monitoring the temps to get a better idea.
At the very least the shop lights will be used to extend the day to about 16hrs.
So basically I am wondering if its best to use the combo method or shop lights full time till the greenhouse can go outside.
Thanks in advance for your opinions and thoughts