Mmmm...

I had gathered that the ideal lighting fixture was a 430w metal-halide lighting fixture [horizontal only type] for sufficient lumens and temperature spectra [similar to summer sunlight, apparently]. [Hard to get, and v-e-r-y expensive..!] And that the High Pressure Sodium fixtures work quite well, but tend to cause flowering early rather than vegetative leaf growth [which it is what I'm after, BTW], because of slightly reddish spectrum they put out, approximating the autumn sun light.

For me, compact fluorescent bulbs are easy to get and wire up. I presume IMHO, that if the above mentioned lighting fixtures cannot be obtained, then use as many flourescent bulbs as one's own timer can stand in its electrical rating [up to 2.4 kilowatts?], and physical room for them in the closet. Just a guess.

Any better suggestions?
Mac Maniac Reviewed by Mac Maniac on . Just one light. I've got a desk lamp with a 20w CFL, some dirt, and some seeds. Will they even try to grow with just one CFL, or do I really need to invest so much money into lighting before I know if my seeds are dead? Rating: 5