Fishyfish22
Seedling
well, it's that time of year. Winter's right around the corner. I found something to do with my trees going dormant, but Chicago winters are rough and I can't keep my tropical trees outdoors or in the garage. it's starting to get into the low 60's at night.
unfortunately my house has no west facing windows at all or any other one's i can use for that manner. I have 12 trees as well as a 1020 tray full of jade saplings I need to get lit. the estimated total area that I would need covered is approximately 6'x2.5'
I have a bathroom that I'm able to keep them in. but I'm looking for lighting that lets me light up all of the trees without having to spend thousands.
basically, what lights could I use that has a good intensity at a wide enough spread that let's me cover them? I have a budget of around $300, but i'm trying not to push it to the limits.
I've read about HPS bulbs and MH bulbs but i'm still trying to find the differences between them and which one is best. I'm looking for good solid growth throughout the winter, last year there was growth but it was leggy and slow.
unfortunately my house has no west facing windows at all or any other one's i can use for that manner. I have 12 trees as well as a 1020 tray full of jade saplings I need to get lit. the estimated total area that I would need covered is approximately 6'x2.5'
I have a bathroom that I'm able to keep them in. but I'm looking for lighting that lets me light up all of the trees without having to spend thousands.
basically, what lights could I use that has a good intensity at a wide enough spread that let's me cover them? I have a budget of around $300, but i'm trying not to push it to the limits.
I've read about HPS bulbs and MH bulbs but i'm still trying to find the differences between them and which one is best. I'm looking for good solid growth throughout the winter, last year there was growth but it was leggy and slow.