flouroescent bulb type for seedlings

[anti]

goin to home depot to build a flouro bench for seedlings/cuttings please advise what type of bulbs to get :)

 

[sky high]

Use Cool White bulbs for veg.

here's a small article with some info that might help before ya hit the store

http://www.ehow.com/about_5426758_fluorescent-t8-vs_-t12-bulbs.html

good luck.

s h

 

[MitchyNugz]

I use t5's for vegging,but went to home depot and bought 3 4ft dual bulb t8 fixtures and bolted them together to make one bank,but i prefer to use the daylight bulbs 6500k for vegging,this setup was very cheap to buy and assemble and has proven very useful for seedlings,vegging or growing big mamas. I also use t5's for vegging,they produce more heat i find,but its all personal preference and what works for you!

these were grown under the t8 bank

 

[Mmmmasonite]

T5s are def the way to go....4x more lumens than a standard....

 

[anti]

thanks guys helped a lot :) much appreciated, off to shop!

 

[anti]

ordered hydrofarm jsv4 single bulb 4' t5 fixture