Artificial Light?

[Jameslovell]

My window sills are very narrow and it is difficult to put tender seedlings on them to establish somewhat before moving out into the cold plastic greenhouse.

I was wondering if it is possible to use a special light bulb (UV) to stimulate growth when I can't get the seedlings near natural light?

I have some leggy brussel sprouts which are desperate for light, but I am having difficulty keeping them warm and giving them enough light.

Really can't wait until I have bought my own house with a garden big enough for a large greenhouse where I can have a heater and not have this problem.

Cheers
J

[SarzWix]

It's possible to use LED lights, I've just been looking at them on eBay, they're much cheaper than the traditional grow lights.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLUE-Seedling-...1%7C240%3A1318
Or you can get full kits quite cheaply too.
Grow light Kit on eBay, also Hydroponics, Plants Seeds Bulbs, Garden Plants, Home Garden (end time 13-Feb-09 23:45:00 GMT)
Don't be put off by what they think you might be growing with them

[shirlthegirl43]

I was told to germinate brassicas indoors then put them somewhere sheltered to grow on slow and strong. They don't need warmth as much as light once they are through.

[lynda66]

[QUOTE=SarzWix;372267]It's possible to use LED lights, I've just been looking at them on eBay, they're much cheaper than the traditional grow lights.
BLUE Seedling 4w LED Grow Light UK Bayonet 15-40w HPS on eBay, also Hydroponics, Plants Seeds Bulbs, Garden Plants, Home Garden (end time 19-Feb-09 12:59:20 GMT)
/QUOTE]

i have 2 of these small ones, and they are very good, my plants are growing strong and healthy, the only thing i would say is, get the biggest one you can afford, the small ones have a limited range, and really need a cupboard lined with foil to get the best out of them, but i think they are great

[dieselthedemon]

If you can dedicate some more space you could try a T5 solution like the 'lightwave T5'.

Just purchased a couple of the 4-tube units, the build quality is good and comes with suspension wire mounts.

[Two_Sheds]

It's a bit early to be sowing sprouts ... do them in April when you won't need artificial light

[Maf]

Payshunce Glasshopper !

Artificial heat and light seldom bring economic rewards....

but onion and leek sprouts from last years seed rock !

[nomad]

i have germinated and still have my many chillis and toms in a heated propagator under an envirolite as i did last year and they did brilliantly last year and are doing really well this year