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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.
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Application
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Lamp
Watts in Sq. Ft.
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Lamp
Height Above Plant Tops
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Bulb
Type
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| Germination |
10
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6″
– 8″
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Standard
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Shade
Loving Plants |
15
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12″
– 15″
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Standard
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Sun
Loving Plants |
20
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12″
– 15″
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Full
Spectrum
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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.)
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