Fluorescent 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
