Using Grow Lights

9 years ago

I was wondering if anyone here has used grow lights before and could recommend some for me (must ship to Canada). It's summer here still but winter will be here before we know it and last much longer than our "summer".

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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Don't even remind me Kirby...:) Just about July, and only few months of outside for our plants left.

ewwmayo has quite professional light set-up, using T5HO. You can buy them in Hydroponic stores, don't have to ship anything. I use less expensive CFL bulbs (because I have many of them and I am trying to use them up :). They are all min 23W (equivalent to 100W) and higher, 6500k. Seems to work very well. They are on timers, and on for about 12-14hrs/day.

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AS _NJ ZONE 6B
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I use T5HO as well and love them. I have 3 and got them from Amazon. I got them all at different times but they were between $45-$55 each. I keep them on (fall through spring) about 9 hours a day and the electricity cost is almost negligible. I love them, don't see any of my plants getting etiolated during the winter using them :).
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succulentss
9 years ago
I just bought one- they do so well! They've been coloring up and blooming since I got it. I have the 3 tier SunLite garden grow light.
ewwmayo
9 years ago
Kirby - Where in Canada do you live?
Kirby Ellis (3b cold/snow)
Original Author
9 years ago
Near Edmonton
Ryan Singrossi
9 years ago
I like my T5s too. My MARS HYDRO LED is too strong, it burns plants. My t5 is perfect.
ewwmayo
9 years ago
4' T5HO from Sunblaster (kit with reflector) do a great job and are readily available in Canada. Try a local hydroponics store or order from a shop in Edmonton as Rina mentioned. Some garden centers carry therm but their price is usually higher.

You can build your own frame with 2x2 wood for very cheap or suspend them from metal shelving.