Light recommendations

9 years ago

I have two-2 yr old meyer lemon trees and one 3 yr old Santa Teresa tree. I'm looking at what people would recommend to provide supplemental lighting over the winter. I have brought the trees inside and they don't seem to look as healthy.

I do know my collection is small but it's my first year. Hoping for a successful first winter so that I can add more next spring.

Thanks

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figsinhawaii
9 years ago
Hi Roland. Folks who will be using lights have a pretty lengthy thread going. I think you'll be able to find some suggestions in the link below.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/4113808/help-with-inexpensive-indoor-lighting-for-citrus-trees-this-winter?n=63
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Laura LaRosa (7b)
9 years ago
Roland, I think that thread will help you. I have the bulbs that Steve recommended 6500K daylight and Stefan (a lighting expert) recommended I also buy soft/warm light bulbs 2700K (I think). I got those in the mail today. My trees are still outside though and hopefully will remain there for at least a few more weeks.
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pip313
9 years ago
Arrange the plants how you want. Measure the length and with. Get a light that gives 50w per square foot. Fluorescent, hid, led. Doesn't matter. But with led only go off of actual watts used not "equivalent" wattage.
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