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SQWIBB · December 19, 2018

The bulbs came in and they were the correct kelvin but the wrong type bulb... can you say Sparks!! Instead of sending back the bulbs I liberated 4 from one of my shop-lights and had to rewire that shop-light differently to accept the new bulbs, I may order 6500 next year.

Ten bulb shop-light in place, the outer 4 LED bulbs can be unplugged if needed.

The test subjects seem to be thriving so the lights seem adequate for greens.

Black seeded Simpson

I think this is Parris Island Romaine.

Heat Mats are all on the same temperature controller.

I ordered new trays, my original trays would split after a season of use.
These are Permanest Tray and domes from Indoor Garden Supplies.

Tray# GS2211 and the dome is a V2211.

I decided to order "permanent cups" These cups are awesome, nice and sturdy, and can be run through the dishwasher. The taller ones are 20 oz. cups and fit 18 to a tray (barely) and 17 to a tray (comfortably). The smaller ones are 10 oz. cups and fit 21 to a tray (comfortably). The different colors are nice too, so I can plant according to color for a quick reference.

April 3rd, 2016

This is how things look right before hardening off.

December 19, 2018	#2
SQWIBB Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Philly 7A Posts: 739	The bulbs came in and they were the correct kelvin but the wrong type bulb... can you say Sparks!! Instead of sending back the bulbs I liberated 4 from one of my shop-lights and had to rewire that shop-light differently to accept the new bulbs, I may order 6500 next year. Ten bulb shop-light in place, the outer 4 LED bulbs can be unplugged if needed. The test subjects seem to be thriving so the lights seem adequate for greens. Black seeded Simpson I think this is Parris Island Romaine. Heat Mats are all on the same temperature controller. I ordered new trays, my original trays would split after a season of use. These are Permanest Tray and domes from Indoor Garden Supplies. Tray# GS2211 and the dome is a V2211. I decided to order "permanent cups" These cups are awesome, nice and sturdy, and can be run through the dishwasher. The taller ones are 20 oz. cups and fit 18 to a tray (barely) and 17 to a tray (comfortably). The smaller ones are 10 oz. cups and fit 21 to a tray (comfortably). The different colors are nice too, so I can plant according to color for a quick reference. April 3rd, 2016 This is how things look right before hardening off.