Hi mfarrar29

here is a link to another thread that will answer your question with many options.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/3304353/please-recommend-a-grow-light-system

Yah, that topic has been hashed over dozens of times. Basically just get a 4' shop light with T8 bulbs in the "Daylight" spectrum of around 5000K. You can add more shop lights as needed depending on how many and the size of your plants. I made racks to hang them from out of PVC pipe which is super cheap. The chains on the lights can be lowered and raised as needed that way. No need to spend a hundred dollars on a fancy lighting system to grow a dozen or so plants.

If you grow the plants in a cool area, like a basement, you might want to invest in a heating mat. They especially help with germinating. But again, not necessary.

I start my seeds in mid February for planting out in mid to late May. Don't start your plants too early or you will have trouble with room by the time they are ready to go outside.