How to convert a plastic tub for a plant starter
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Connie Eggen
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How would you use clear Christmas lights in the tub or would you put them under it some way?
8 answers
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Are you planning on starting different varieties? If so, you would be better off starting in plastic cups. Also, Christmas lights will not provide enough heat to help the seeds germinate. If you have a sunny location, you could set the plants there.
Kathy
on Jan 13, 2016
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Put your lights under and upside down clear plastic container. To make your life simpler put them on a timer. This a poor man's heat mat.
Catherine Smith
on Jan 13, 2016
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I have successfully used rope lights as a heat source under plant trays. I use a timer to turn the lights on and off at half hour intervals so that the temperature is not too high.
J
on Jan 13, 2016
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Thanks for the replies. I would assume that lights in the top of the container might help after they get their 2nd set of leaves. I wanted to clarify it the lights did in fact go UNDER the bottom.
Connie Eggen
on Jan 13, 2016
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The lights that you will use over the plants after they germinate need to be of the right kind or spectrum. A 'grow' light or one of the fluorescent lights recommended for growing plants...I think they are L5 but not sure.
Bonny McDaniel
on Jan 13, 2016
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No, I was primarily interested in how to set this up for most effectiveness because when I had reposted it on a garden chat site, many were very interested and I was getting clarification for that group. I usually do start in seperate cups as I do not grow that many plants from seed. Thanks for your reply
Connie Eggen
on Jan 13, 2016
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Thanks to all for your replies. very helpful!
Connie Eggen
on Jan 13, 2016
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I think this is kinda crazy thinking Xmas lights will grow your plants when there are so many better options, like a big florescent light over multiple bins, cheap and easy. I think in your case, you should just move to a state where you can buy your pot legally.
Johnchip
on Jan 13, 2016
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