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African Violets
phlower_freak

HID lights & new growing methods

21 years ago

If any one is using HID lights to grow African violets I would love to hear about your experience with them. I am currently using a combo gro-lux standard and wide spectrum combo. Most of the literatures on AVÂs I have read indicate that this is the pinnacle of lighting for AVÂs. However, the gro-lux wide spectrum is about 30 years old. I would love to find a more efficient lighting source due to the rising energy costs. I grow more than just AVÂs under my lights and estimate that I am burning 360 watts with my setup that covers about 18 sf. of growing space. I would love to hear if you are using any new methods for growing AV's. I just started a primative hydroponics system in which an AV anlong with basil and pansies are growing. Thanks for your time.

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