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RE: Idiots guide to grow lights - JJB - 24-02-2021
(24-02-2021, 03:45 PM)Broadway Wrote:(24-02-2021, 03:42 PM)JJB Wrote: The relative progress of Red Robins - the lights make a huge difference to sturdiness and colourThanks for carrying the flag Jen, I still have them switched off!
Growlight box Mk II, Mk. I was getting a bit overcrowded so I made a bigger box. Although the light is likely to be more diffused over a larger area, I figured it is better that than the plants being all bunched up.
Why??
RE: Idiots guide to grow lights - Broadway - 24-02-2021
(24-02-2021, 03:51 PM)JJB Wrote:I still haven't got enough seedlings to justify having it on! I need to sort out my next lot of sowings which I'll do tomorrow whilst the builders are here. This will include the 20odd seed share tomatoes!(24-02-2021, 03:45 PM)Broadway Wrote:(24-02-2021, 03:42 PM)JJB Wrote: The relative progress of Red Robins - the lights make a huge difference to sturdiness and colourThanks for carrying the flag Jen, I still have them switched off!
Growlight box Mk II, Mk. I was getting a bit overcrowded so I made a bigger box. Although the light is likely to be more diffused over a larger area, I figured it is better that than the plants being all bunched up.
Why??
RE: Idiots guide to grow lights - Veggie - 24-02-2021
I'm well impressed with your toms, JJB. I'd like to say the same about Broadway's ..............maybe one day.
Did you both buy the same light units? Can you give me a link JJB please?
RE: Idiots guide to grow lights - JJB - 24-02-2021
(24-02-2021, 06:23 PM)Veggie Wrote: I'm well impressed with your toms, JJB. I'd like to say the same about Broadway's ..............maybe one day.
Did you both buy the same light units? Can you give me a link JJB please?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Head-80LED-Grow-Lights-Growing-Veg-Flower-For-Indoor-Clip-Plant-Lamp-Adapter/363121425323?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&redirect=mobile
The one I bought was around £15, the same seller is now quoting. £21, but there are lots of people selling a similar product and cheaper. I'm not sure I've attached the link correctly, if not search 4 head 80 LED grow light. Amazon do them too.
RE: Idiots guide to grow lights - JJB - 24-02-2021
(24-02-2021, 06:23 PM)Veggie Wrote: I'm well impressed with your toms, JJB.
I would add the caveat that a terenzo plant did not grow as well and stocky as Red Robin, it was a bit stragglier than I expected, and some Tumbling Tom seedlings look a little weedy.
RE: Idiots guide to grow lights - Veggie - 24-02-2021
Ta muchly.
I've ordered one for £17.50. There were so many that seemed identical that I chose on the basis of UK Plug and fastest delivery (By 2nd March).Tumbling tomatoes always look more straggly than normal ones - don't know about Terenzo.
RE: Idiots guide to grow lights - Broadway - 06-03-2021
The lights are finally on!!
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RE: Idiots guide to grow lights - Veggie - 06-03-2021
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So are mine.
RE: Idiots guide to grow lights - mcdood - 06-03-2021
Mine too
RE: Idiots guide to grow lights - JJB - 06-03-2021
We have a light thingy club
everyone pretty in pink. Aaaah.I'm having to ration the lights and use them to supplement at night as I've got too much to put under. Some babies get windowsill in the day and then crowd all together under the lights come sundown.
Are any of you leaving them on all day and all night? I understand the plants don't care whether they have a nighttime or not.