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Gardeners’ Forum: “Grow lights”

• Grow lights

  Posted by Sherrill on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 4:51 pm AST

  Does any one know about grow lights, how long before you need new bulbs?

  • re: Grow lights

    Posted by Patricia on Saturday, January 12, 2008 8:49 pm AST

    Hi Sherrill I have had my grow lights for 4 years now and they are still working. I have the 4'bulbs. I hope this helps as they were each $4-$5. Good Luck and happy gardening.

  • tomatos

    Posted by janet george on Thursday, January 24, 2008 6:41 am AST

    my friend has been growing tomatos for 3 years now,they grow real good but they stay green they dont turn red he have try many different types and they get lots of sun.people have tolded him to put them in a paper bag others say but them in a window nothing is helping .could anyone help this very sad tomato man

  • re: Grow lights

    Posted by brian sells on Saturday, February 2, 2008 4:25 pm AST

    where can I buy a small (24" bulbs) grow light

  • re: Grow lights

    Posted by Jim on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 9:44 pm AST

    I have been using grow lights about 16 years. Generally the tubes need to be replaced every 2 -3 years. Flourescent tubes lose light intensity as thet age, also it is a good idea to clean the tubes and reflectors at the start of the season as dust etc. reduces light transmission. 24" tubes (F20 Daylight) can be purchased at Home Depot.

  • re: Grow lights

    Posted by toby smit on Monday, March 10, 2008 7:05 pm ADT

    how far above a seeds tray should a small grow light be and do i remove the clear plastic cover, thanks

  • re growlights, green tomatoes

    Posted by toby on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 1:57 pm ADT

    janet, tell your friend the tomatoes would probably require a lot less nitrogen after they have set if any, also they require a lot of calcium one table spoon in luke warm water (1 gl) three times a season should do