Hi everyone,
I just ordered a crapload of seeds for 2010 and will be starting them indoors next month to get a huge headstart for 2010. I am going to build a grow shelf using PVC pipe (probably 1.5"), most likely 3 shelves, 4' wide, 2' deep, and 6' or 7' high. I will most likely hang some florescent tube fixtures on each level.
To give an idea of what I'm talking about check out http://www.pvcplans.com/pvc-pipe.htm, fourth row down. I will likely box mine in with some white board or curtains or something, and add a fan, etc.
I have read tonnes of posts about lighting but there is so much information and many opinions. I am comfortable starting with floro tubes on a budget since this is my first shot at growing indoors. I am wondering how many tubes and what wattage for each I should use on each level.
I came across some 4' fixtures that each hold 4 tubes, shop ceiling style lights with no reflectors. I'm thinking that 4 tube fixtures would be good for uniform light over the depth of each level. The next question would be what kind of tubes? I am ok with using conventional tubes as long as they'll give me the blue light I'll need for growing up the pants before going outside when it's warm enough.
Am I on the right track? Thanks for any input.
I just ordered a crapload of seeds for 2010 and will be starting them indoors next month to get a huge headstart for 2010. I am going to build a grow shelf using PVC pipe (probably 1.5"), most likely 3 shelves, 4' wide, 2' deep, and 6' or 7' high. I will most likely hang some florescent tube fixtures on each level.
To give an idea of what I'm talking about check out http://www.pvcplans.com/pvc-pipe.htm, fourth row down. I will likely box mine in with some white board or curtains or something, and add a fan, etc.
I have read tonnes of posts about lighting but there is so much information and many opinions. I am comfortable starting with floro tubes on a budget since this is my first shot at growing indoors. I am wondering how many tubes and what wattage for each I should use on each level.
I came across some 4' fixtures that each hold 4 tubes, shop ceiling style lights with no reflectors. I'm thinking that 4 tube fixtures would be good for uniform light over the depth of each level. The next question would be what kind of tubes? I am ok with using conventional tubes as long as they'll give me the blue light I'll need for growing up the pants before going outside when it's warm enough.
Am I on the right track? Thanks for any input.
