I want to use this light to germinate peppers indoors. I'm wondering if it would warm the soil enough w/o setting it into my table top greenhouse?
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Two years ago I had great luck using this to warm the soil and it was enough to aid in germination. My pepper seeds sprouted about 5 days earlier than they did without the added warmth and were heartier. Last year I wanted to try to kick it up a bit more so I purchased a germination mat, but I did not purchase the associated thermostat - bad move! It burned up my seeds! Haven't decided whether I am going to purchase the thermostat or just go with the light this year - but I def will not be using the mat without the thermostat again! Have a great garden this year!
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they warmed up nicely when i used these Triangle Bulbs T30083-10 (10 pack) - F24T5/850/HO 24-Watt Straight T5 Fluorescent Tube Light Bulb, 10 Pack
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Sue - you don't need light to germinate peppers. My method is to plant seeds at the required depth (on package) in boxes or pots and water well- (I always water newly planted seeds from the bottom ) I put a heating pad on low between two cookie sheets, place the boxes in plastic bags on the sheets. When 50% of the seeds have sprouted, I remove the plastic, take the boxes off the heat and put them under lights (lights should be only 3"-4" above the plants) The Hydrofarm is equipped to raise the lights as the plants grow. Let me know if I can help further. Shirley
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I use a 6500K bulb and I find it works well. However, I also rotate my seedlings (flowers, fruits, and vegetables) into the sunlight. It really depends on the light color, the reflector, and the output.
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No this blub does not have enough light to do you any good. To set up starter plants you need at least 7-8 watts of power to give the seedling the energy they need. 15 watts would be better. Also I found this small blub heats up far too much for a LED. More than a 15 watt one I have. Remember you are trying to replace the sun's energy so the higher the watts the better the growth.
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Go out to their site at http://www.dormgrow.com/ where you will find all the details on their lights. I have a 450 and it was good for two folding tables side by side. Next year I plan to create a wrap around for the tables so the light can bounce off and provide better coverage. The lights also have little fans to promote better grow conditions.
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well, if you get a plant light that is made specifically for plants that are kept inside it just might work. you can get them at lowes, home depot. they are called plant grow lights. they make palms very happy. check them out. I have used them before. I like them. kind of like getting sunlight, but not from the sun itself. a lot of plants can live like this if well cared for as well. I hope that it works for you as well indirect lighting is what it is in a way. it also helps out the plant a lot as well, just like the sun would do. thanks for asking me, rennea Esposito burgess.
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David I fear the intensity and light spectrum alone won't do for these plants. This light is ideal for tomato seedlings but not so much for mature plants. In personal experience however i found that it becomes unpractical to support any production produce taller than 30 cm. Considering that your cactus is a c3 plant you'd need take a look at what light spectrum is most favorable for it's metabolism. Not sure about the palm tree. But in either case I found the light works best about 15cm from canopy of the plant. Hope it helps and best of luck.
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I do, but I have it set up in the little 4 shelved green house. Keeps is warm enough for my peppers to sprout.
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I have the 2' model which I often use during the winter months, but I live in the California Bay Area; the temperature rarely gets to 35-40F. The heated mat is supposed to provide warmth (to help sprout seeds) to 20F above ambient. You may need to provide additional heat in your garage depending on how cold it gets outside.
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Probably not. Plants need good light and this is not the one. Don't know of any that are better, these small tanks are probably better with artificial plants.
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Absolutely. I started over 1,500 tomato pepper and eggplant seeds in my basement using a light and grow set ups until they were ready for sale and planting outdoors. you need to watch the seedlings carefully because the seedlings will get leggy if plants are exposed to too much light. They can be started in 72 cube strays (3 trays to a typical light set up) and need to be properly watered and fed with a diluted liquid seed starter (b-1) for food ( use an eyedrop) . They need to be rotated and be subject to the lightness and darkness of a typical day as if they were outside. As they grow they can be transplanted into a bigger cardboard like containers that you can find at Big Lots or Ocean State Job Lots. Eventually all you have to do is put these into the ground when it is thier time for planting. Hope this helps.
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This light has those nm so it will help plants to grow. But it ready doesn't have enough wattage to cover enough area to feed the plant properly. I went up to a 7 watt bulb but it was still too low in wattage. You need at least 15 watts to get the proper color balance and cover most of the plant. like in my case grass seed for my cats in a planter. If you have several or a large plant you may need two 15 watt bulbs. Gives the whole plant better coverage.
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Yes, I have. All of the really hot peppers are not easy to germinate or to grow. I had to use sterile seed starter soil with no fertilizer additives. I also used a regular Rx heating pad to warm the soil and keep it warm. Soil should be kept just barely moist. It can take up to 3 weeks for the seeds to sprout then keep your eye on them. You'll get a beautiful plant. Another thing to be aware of is the hotter pepper plants do not like direct sunlight something I was not aware of initially. Some of the "Pepper" freak sites will give you very specific instructions on how to get going well...good luck, it's not easy but it's worth it.
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Light is 6400k. I used it for black pearl peppers and it was fabulous! Hope this is what you were asking. Don
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out of 100 I got three seedlings. I think they need warm soil temperature to germinate. I started in a greenhouse with heat 50-60 minimum night temperature. This may have been too cool for them and the seeds rotted.
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You can use it, but without a reflector such as: http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-FLCDG125D-Fluorowing-Compact-Fluorescent/dp/B001UV6P9I/ref=pd_sim_lg_1b (bulb that comes with the hood is for vegetative stage, colder blue spectrum) much of the light will not be directed towards the tomato plants. Use the warm bulb for the flower and fruiting stages. Found this lamp to be of some use for supplemental fill in areas not well lit by the primary light source. Serious (small 4'x4' up to 6'x6') greenhouse vegetable growers are better off with: http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-Digital-Greenhouse-%20600w-HPS-Grow-Light ,use the standard 92,000 lumens bulb that comes with it for flowering and purchase the GrowBright 600w MH Conversion Bulb (72,000 lumens) ($44.00) for vegetative growth.
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Im not sure. Ive recently switched to led for vegg. The 8 bulb fixture raised the temps almost 15 degrees and sucked out every bit of moisture. If u have a very large space its not a problem. It was for me tho.
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the temp will be just a little warmer, but that is with sun light on the unit. They are not make to replace the glass greenhouse, just to help you get started a little sooner.