Heated Propagator

[Ruud]

Hi

If i was to get a Heated Propagator once the seeds have risen what light/lamps would i need to keep them growing nicely over winter

thanks

[Flummery]

I wouldn't attempt to get seeds growing in winter because I don't think the light levels outdoors are high enough. Generally speaking I plant things out once they are big enough. If you intend to grow plants to maturity under lights that's a different matter but it's not something most people attempt. I doubt it makes carbon footprint sense if you see what I mean.

[Two_Sheds]

If you intend to grow ... under lights ...I doubt it makes carbon footprint sense

... nor financial sense unless you're growing a high-value cash crop like that marry jue anna

[Aberdeenplotter]

Get yourself an led growlamp L.E.D grow lights Uk- High Intencity & Energy saving - GrowNorthen.co.uk- not cheap but as there is very lttle heat output, you can have them almost touching the plant. As a vegetable exhibitor, I'm already growing onions and leeks 100% under artificial light using a 400w son t agro lamp. Not cheap to use and the led lamp uses 85% less power

[Ruud]

What does everyone else use i take it if you dont have enough light then the seedlings will become leggy

[rustylady]

What does everyone else use i take it if you dont have enough light then the seedlings will become leggy

I have a small (seed tray size) heated propagator, but I only use it to germinate things like tomatoes, chillies etc in spring. It's really not worth trying to grow stuff totally out of season.

[northepaul]

I have a small (seed tray size) heated propagator, but I only use it to germinate things like tomatoes, chillies etc in spring. It's really not worth trying to grow stuff totally out of season.

Exactly what I was going to say

[Ruud]

I have a small (seed tray size) heated propagator, but I only use it to germinate things like tomatoes, chillies etc in spring. It's really not worth trying to grow stuff totally out of season.

it is if its begonia seed which they need to be started off in dec

[BarleySugar]

I used daylight energy saving bulbs to get chillies going early (planted 26th Dec). They can be quite close to the leaves, and there are some reasonable priced ones available on the Internet. I lined a cupboard with silver lining to maximise the light. Have a look at the dodgy websites, they have loads of advice. My daughter was worried about my Internet history, but I said anyone was welcome to see my very healthy, flowering chillies growing in my bedroom cupboard.
I planted some more in August, and just as I've cleared out the dead ones from the greenhouse (well they are still there, but that's another story) I have 1 inch long jalapenos growing in my cupboard. They have never seen daylight, although I do wonder how, with new compost and sterlised pots I have a full sized, live ladybird (but no aphids yet )

[Davyburns]

Get yourself an led growlamp L.E.D grow lights Uk- High Intencity & Energy saving - GrowNorthen.co.uk-[/url] not cheap but as there is very lttle heat output, you can have them almost touching the plant.

Are these any good? I have heard people say they are rubbish