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Do Indoor Starter Bulbs Need Light?

18 years ago

Hi

I'm a first time bulb grower. I plan on starting them indoors. Question...do they need light before they sprout (do they sprout?)? What about after they've come up a bit? I have a mantle that gets indeirect light.

Whatd'ya think?

Thanks so much!

Dale

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otnorot
18 years ago
If you cant give them 14 to 16 hours a day of artificial light then dont plant them inside.Indirect light is not enough the light needs to be about a foot away to stop them from stretching. Remember,what you consider bright is dull to plants.
Bill
daleyc
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks for the info!
dale
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