[Tilted Irish Kilt]

Seedlings will also germinate well with bottom heat , or consistant temperature at the seedbed .
Germination rates are consistantly higher with bottom heat, or fixtures placed immediately above the seed bed, which raises the seed bed temperature.
Depending on the location , I try to keep my 'full spectrum ' lights about 2 - 3inches above the seed bed until I get sprouts.
Once sprouted , I try to keep the 'full spectrum' lights about 2-3 inches over the developing plants, until transplanting time .
Don't forget to 'harden off' your plants before planting outdoors .
('Harden off'-implies gradual introduction to sunshine / wind/rain ; it means to toughen up the plants for adversity)

[MomwithHope]

Thanks, yes it is a fluorescent fixture and I know about the full spectrum. It was used many moons ago. Just have to decide if I want to do that again. Hubby has never been crazy about 3 or 4 flats of seedlings in the dining room by the slider.