|
These
lights are recommended for starting seeds and
cuttings. They are also popular for growing herbs
and other low-light plants like African Violets.
Fluorescent lights are "low intensity"
and need to be within 6" x 8" of the
plants to be effective.
|
Application
|
Lamp
Watts in Sq. Ft. |
Lamp
Height Above Plant Tops |
Bulb
Type |
| Germination |
10 |
6"
- 8" |
Standard |
| Shade
Loving Plants |
15 |
12"
- 15" |
Standard |
| Sun
Loving Plants |
20 |
12"
- 15" |
Full
Spectrum |
Length
of Lighting Time (Photoperiod):
Starting
seedlings and cuttings: 16 hours; 20 hours max.
- Short-day
plants: 10 - 13 hours
- Long-day
plants: 14 - 18 hours
- Day neutral:
12 - 18 hours
(Caution:
Inexpensive "shop lites" can greatly
shorten tube life.) |
