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To: fanfan
"How can I keep the grow-light close enough to the seedlings, when they grow at different rates, and are planted at different times?"

I really don't have a good answer for that one, fanfan. Think what I would do is try to group the seedlings into 2 heights and put them under the light for 12-hour shifts, and adjust the light for the other group. Might be able to do three 8-hours. You can always keep the shorter ones around when lighting the taller group(s).

195 posted on 03/11/2012 3:52:43 PM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies ... plan it.)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

Another thing you could do - put a 2x6 or two under the short seedlings to bring them up to the height of the taller seedlings perhaps?


197 posted on 03/11/2012 4:37:31 PM PDT by Sparky1776
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

Today is the first day of all day sun in our new digs. I am still trying to decide on how to orient my new garden. It looks like which ever orientation I decide to take that the garden would get full morning sun until around 1 to 2 PM and then be shaded the rest of the afternoon. At least at this time of year. The shade might be a blessing this summer?


218 posted on 03/12/2012 1:42:55 PM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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