Comments on: What type of light bulb should I buy/use for my indoor garden?

By: mtr_o9

mtr_o9 — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:14:19 +0000

hello Im doing the same as you. Only Im growing full size tomatoes in my basement with no "real sun". I am using compact fluorescent bulbs,they are those swirly energy efficient bulbs. some have different color light spectrums ( day light,cool white,natural) but it doesn’t really matter for you. I don’t know the circumstances of your herb garden, the size, the plants etc. but more light might be required. To get the most light to the plants line the area with tin foil, and get a reflector so no light is wasted. That you don’t have a high power bill get a timer for the lights, set it to 18/6 (18 hours of light and 6 of dark like summer). have a fan close by or shake the plants to strengthen their stems so the don’t become spindly and keep the light at max 3 inches away

what you will need to grow
42 watt "CFL" $10
cheap timer $5
socket/reflector $5
tin foil $3
total $23

By: paul

paul — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:14:19 +0000

You should be able to get one of the clamp lights for just a few bucks. You can use a florescent light if it says natural light. Or a regular light that says grow light.

By: chopsaw

chopsaw — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:14:19 +0000

I used to use a 4′ colored florescent grow light, and it worked fine….that’s been a while ago……..but I don’t think they are expensive.

By: Rusty Nail

Rusty Nail — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:14:19 +0000

There are special fluorescent light bulbs called (GROW LIGHTS). this is what you need. You can get a cheap fluorescent fixture at any home supply store.

By: manu

manu — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:14:19 +0000

I also suggest you to use special fluorescent light bulbs that called grows lights.and you can get a cheap fluorescent fixture at your ondoor garden
thanks