Use the Right Light for Seed-starting Success

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February/March 2004
 
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Hydrofarm manufactures a wide variety of grow-light systems for indoor gardening. The company's tabletop fluorescent light stand consists of a simple aluminum frame supporting a fixture with two fluorescent tubes. The hanging fixture conveniently adjusts up or down with only fingertip pressure, using a spring-friction system.

Build it Yourself

Own a handsaw and a hammer? Make MOTHER'S Multipurpose Growlight Bookcase for your spring seed starting this year.

After your seedlings graduate to the garden, turn the unit into a fabulous home for houseplants or use it as a sturdy bookshelf.

For ultra-easy instructions, go to http://www.motherearthnews.com, click on "Recent Articles," then on "Building"and scroll down to the bottom, or turn to Page 60 of our December/January 2002 issue.

The model with 48-inch tubes holds two seedling flats and sells for about $120. It's also available in a 24-inch model that holds only one flat, but most gardeners will want to be able to start more than one tray at a time.

The larger model is available from: Johnny's Selected Seeds; 955 Benton Ave.; Winslow, ME 04901; (207) 861-3901; www.johnnyseeds.com .

The smaller model is carried by Peaceful Valley Farm Supply; P.O. Box 2209; Grass Valley, CA 95945; (888) 784-1722; www.groworganic.com .

FREESTANDING LIGHT GARDEN

Gardener's Supply Company offers an aluminum, 68-inch-high, two-shelf unit for $325. The unit comes with removable casters for easy moving. Each shelf holds two seedling flats under a continuously adjustable, 48-inch, 2-tube fixture. They also offer the 54-inch-wide tabletop model shown on Page 108. It includes a hanging, two-tube light fixture, and sells for $125. Available from Gardener's Supply Company; 128 Intervale Rd.; Burlington, VT 05401; (800) 876-5520; www.gardeners.com .

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