I've gotten most of the seeds started (27). Took me a few days to get a bench built and two 4' x 8' florescent lights up. I looked into over-driving the florescent fixtures and went with it. I have to say it works great. One of them is not over-driven (over top my computer). I switched the new F32 T8 (GE Sunshine 2600 lumens) bulbs from the over-driven florescent to the one not over-driven and can say it is a significant difference in brightness. The temperature in the basement last night was about 60 - 62 degrees, with the over-driven lights it brought the temperature to 76+ degrees. I plan to overdrive the other florescent but will need to wait a while (1 ballast cost up to $28.00 and the bulbs $18.00 for 4 of them). With the setup I have, I think I will be able to get by. I can fit 6 flats under one 4' x 8' florescent. I have the lights setup to where I can adjust the heights easily. I can have them directly over the clear domes up to about 3' above them.
The lights can be lowered just over the trays. I raised them up this morning to moisten them up some.
It can be lowered more than this. This seemed to work out for the temperature (from 60, 62 to 76+ degrees).
The two green things sitting on top of the domes are for keeping track of the temperature. I've been keeping one outside and one inside to check the differences. The cups to the right are Beefsteak Tomato's. Gotta get some vegetable seeds. I want to try out the Oaxaca Corn Deluxestogie grew. My wife and I are working on that list.
Tobacco I'm growing:
401 Cherry Red
African Red
Big Gem
Reams 158
Virginia Brightleaf
Catterton
Orinoco
Tennessee Red Leaf
Kelly Burley
Silver River
Yellow Twist Bud
Alma Ata 315
Prilep P66 9/7
Black Sea Samsun
Bursa
Djebel 174
Ottoman (HY)
Samsun Maden
Tasova
Turkish Izmer
Vuelta Abajo
Alida Ahus
Connecticut Broadleaf
Dominican Olor
GC2
Habana 2000
Havana (unknown strain)
Havana 503B
Jalapa
Little Dutch
Lonnies Havana
Mass CK-1
Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Pennsylvania Red
Scantic
Swarr
Pergeu Brazil
Madole
Don't ask me if I'm hooked, lol. I believe I am. A many thanks to all that helped with the seed. I wouldn't be in this mess if it wasn't for all of you!!! Seriously, thanks a bunch, it is appreciated...
So there it is. 11 more to get started.
Gary
The lights can be lowered just over the trays. I raised them up this morning to moisten them up some.
It can be lowered more than this. This seemed to work out for the temperature (from 60, 62 to 76+ degrees).
The two green things sitting on top of the domes are for keeping track of the temperature. I've been keeping one outside and one inside to check the differences. The cups to the right are Beefsteak Tomato's. Gotta get some vegetable seeds. I want to try out the Oaxaca Corn Deluxestogie grew. My wife and I are working on that list.
Tobacco I'm growing:
401 Cherry Red
African Red
Big Gem
Reams 158
Virginia Brightleaf
Catterton
Orinoco
Tennessee Red Leaf
Kelly Burley
Silver River
Yellow Twist Bud
Alma Ata 315
Prilep P66 9/7
Black Sea Samsun
Bursa
Djebel 174
Ottoman (HY)
Samsun Maden
Tasova
Turkish Izmer
Vuelta Abajo
Alida Ahus
Connecticut Broadleaf
Dominican Olor
GC2
Habana 2000
Havana (unknown strain)
Havana 503B
Jalapa
Little Dutch
Lonnies Havana
Mass CK-1
Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Pennsylvania Red
Scantic
Swarr
Pergeu Brazil
Madole
Don't ask me if I'm hooked, lol. I believe I am. A many thanks to all that helped with the seed. I wouldn't be in this mess if it wasn't for all of you!!! Seriously, thanks a bunch, it is appreciated...
So there it is. 11 more to get started.
Gary