Bought a Grow light

just orderd a grow light off fle bay to help my seeds along i got one of the eco friendley type led ones red n blue mixed cheep as chips i think just under £20 fee delivery see how it performs and might get another lol THE BUG HAS GOT ME!!!!!!!

 

Yep. No escape now............

 

you will need to read up about nutrients on hydroponic sites ....

from what I gather, its a bit more challenging when growing under lights

 

Mrs Scrungee won't come in the local 'hydroponics shop' any more as there's just too much wink wink, depends what you're growing wink wink ineundo.

 

. All Right Dim?? Hope your. Well I'm not going to grow in water I am still going to. Grow in. Soil just a case of cheq PH Level ad up or down to suit add nutrient and force them on with the light!! That could be wrong as you know I am a novice lol but that's wot I'm told I know Manny people think growing under light is wrong as I am. Playing God with the seeds just taught it a good way to bring them on for a strong healthy plant?? I Don't intend flowering them that way again I could be wrong I intend to plant them on when strong enoughf and let nature take its corse Nick sorry about the full stops using phone and got sausage fingers lol Honds like shovels in other words

 

hello Folly , I suppose you have seen the thread below on grow lights . I was looking at the LEDs ones as well , but I opted for the CFL daylight bulbs. Let us know how you get on with the LED
http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/threads/grow-light-germination.39483/

 

Hi HarryS I Will do!!! Same with yours our Mon show us how the CFL Performs I Had not herd of them thank you for the link Nick aka FollyMon

 

That link is brillant Harry thank you again Nick ps your Dogs face looks Gorge i could hug n kiss it saw them yesterday on crufts i used to have a sproker name Dotty wot a Dog loved the Gun run for ever NEVER Failed to retrive an abslute Darling sorry about my spelling H all the best Nick

 

if you use a good compost such as Biobizz Light mix, you wont have to use PH up or PH down (it has an EC = 1.2 : PH = 6.1-6.3) .... and from what I understand, most seeds enjoy this range when they germinate

http://www.hydrohobby.co.uk/product/biobizz_light-mix/

costs £12.50 a large bag, but bear in mind that it already has fertilizer, fungi and perlite etc and has been properly formulated / mixed .... most hydroponic shops/ stores stock this

I have been using Biobizz All-Mix which is a lot stronger, but I have been planting established shrubs and plants

as for nutrients, you most prob won't need any if you are just going to germinate the seeds then plant outdoors

 

Nice 1 Dim Thats the Root for me than

 

good luck .... I will be reading your posts with interest .... this subject interests me and I might do likewise in time to come

have a look at compost teas aswell (AACT) .... Actively Aerated Compost Tea ....