Indoor lighting for Chilli & Pepper seedlings

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Indoor lighting for Chilli & Pepper seedlings
« on: January 11, 2014, 18:02 »
I live in a flat that get little direct sunlight before the summer so my previous attempts at Chillis, Tomatoes & Peppers have struggled to get going if planted early as I would like, and get leggy if they grow at all.  As a result I'm thinking of a little indoor lighting set-up.

It won't need to light more than about 2' x 3' & only from Feb for a couple of months, but unfortunately I don't know quite what I'll need.

Any tips, links to guides or recommendations for equipment greatly received.

Bod
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Re: Indoor lighting for Chilli & Pepper seedlings
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2014, 14:58 »
Wow!  That's all I need? Nice one  :D

I'm just thinking of using one of those little plastic growhouses (without the plastic cover) as a shelf to do this on.  Just run the light during the work day?  Is it worth wrapping some tinfoil around the frame?

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Re: Indoor lighting for Chilli & Pepper seedlings
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2014, 15:28 »
Yep, the more light the better, plus with the sides covered the heat from the bulb will be great for the plants too.

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Re: Indoor lighting for Chilli & Pepper seedlings
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2014, 17:25 »
Many thanks Andy  :D


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