Will this work for seedlings?

itofficial

Well-Known Member

Feb 28, 2016

• #1

Hey sorry I'd normally search this but in a hurry to get to work. I'm just wondering if something like this is enough light for seedlings for the first few weeks?

http://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Horticulture-Purple-Reign-Growing/dp/B015JYK4P2/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1456672740&sr=8-10&keywords=t5+grow+light

 

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led420grow

Member

Feb 28, 2016

• #2

yes in a tent lol

 

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Six9

Well-Known Member

Feb 28, 2016

• #3

Yes, looks decent, ive been impressed with several Apollo Horticulture items I've bought. Well engineered and good build quality. That light looks to be no exception.

 

researching

Well-Known Member

Feb 28, 2016

• #4

For twice the money you can buy and wire a 4' 6 bulb flourescent fixture from homedepot/lowes and use T8's. They are cheaper than T5's and almost as good. It's what I veg under and it works great. Just another option for you. FYI wiring it is super easy.

 

itofficial

Well-Known Member

Feb 28, 2016

• #5

Great, thanks for the help. I'm going to go with that fixture and find a mini tent.

 

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Six9

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Feb 29, 2016

• #6

itofficial said:

Great, thanks for the help. I'm going to go with that fixture and find a mini tent.

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A tight tent would help direct light back to seedlings, but isn't a practical purchase if it's not big enough to house them full cycle. Just keep light low, just a few inches above them. There's a pic from an Amazon reviewer called Jane V, like that..

 

Sirgreggins

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Mar 1, 2016

• #7

Certainly should. I agree that you should find a way to have reflection on the sides to provide more light overall to the plants.