Johnplotman's Journal

What kind of bulb is that, John?

John, If I was to sow my Alicante tomatoes now and leave the bedroom light on, would that be enough light for them?

Fran,it is a low strength 11 watt fluorescent giving out 60 watts.

That should do the trick Jacinta.Turn the tray or whatever,every day or so to keep them straight especially if the light is at an angle.Should they start to get spindly you will know straight away light is the problem.Once they are around 16 deg,you should have no problem.

Nothing grows well without light and sunlight is best especially for the human species!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is inded Periwinkle.We need it all right.With the legumes,the peas especially draw atmospheric nitrogen from the light to feed the root nodules.No sun,poor growth.

Well done John!I hope they wont grow to tall untill you can plant them in glasshouse.

Very impressed John.  At this rate, you will be planting them out over Christmas. 

very good john.you'll have all growing veg in no time.

Very good. You can pay a lot of money for grow lamps. What is the difference between them and ordinary lamps? Is it wattage?

Thanks Liga,Mairin,Rachel,and Paul.

You can for sure Rachel.They would be very expensive i would be thinking.Wattage will be different all right but they also have special moisture proof fixtures.