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Hingham,massachusetts

Is there a certain type of light to use because I feel my lights are drying out my pots to quickly.

5/1/2009 8:02:49 PM

Breslau, Ontario, Canada

I use 4' fluorescent grow/aquarium lights about an inch from the tops. The fluorescent lights don't give off heat, so it shouldn't dry out your mix. Havn't had a problem with them getting leggy.

5/2/2009 12:10:47 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

waynena, if you are using peat pots...the pots themselves will wick moisture out of the soil...someone recently suggested putting the peat pots inside of plastic baggies to contain (and recycle, I guess) the moisture!!! Peace, Wayne

5/2/2009 8:36:41 PM

Woburn, MA.

Wayne, I was wondering the same thing because the peat pots do suck the moisture out of the starter mix. Back to the question. I have used regular flourescent lights with good results.

5/2/2009 9:32:49 PM

Hingham,massachusetts

thanks everyone for the help. With everyone's help I went to the hydroponics store and bought a seedling heat mat with a thermostat, and a fluorescent light and its seems to be a lot better. I have one more question do seeds germinate better in a humid area.

5/3/2009 8:23:14 AM

North Smithfield, RI

Soaking the peat pots completely before adding soil mix should stop that moisture from wicking out.

5/3/2009 12:26:13 PM

Gold Hill, Oregon

terra cotta pots will also wick moisture from the soil. lol.

5/4/2009 12:58:54 AM