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LED Grow Light Setup

The below shelving is sturdy and works out perfectly with my trays and tops to the trays.

5-Tier Steel Wire Shelving Rack with 4" Wheels - 18" x 48" x 72" (18"x48"x72" 5-Tier)

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I swapped out and added on these casters because they were better and have the top drip covering on them from Home Depot” so I can move the shelving around.

# 4 in. Industrial Casters with Bumper

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-4-in-Industrial-Casters-with-Bumper-4-Pack-30260PS-YOW/100658236


I like these LED lights, great pricing, easy to install, they all connect to each other, so not along of outlets needed. I ordered Pack of 12 Barrina LED T5 Integrated Single fixture 4ft 2200lm 6500K, the K stands for Kelvin 20W, and For the price and quality, YOU CANNOT GO WRONG... YOU MUST GET!! These lights are ideal for all kinds of indoor plants seeding growing and flowering at all growth stages. Just check out my plant's results.

My LED Lights are from Amazon:

Seen some YouTube reviews on LED lights. I was surprised to see that the White LED lights did better than color. Not sure why, but side by side the plants looked better. So I went with white. I

have these LED light on these shelves

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Barrina LED Shop Light, 4FT 40W 5000LM 5000K, Daylight White, V Shape, Clear Cover, Hight Output, Linkable Shop Lights, T8 LED Tube Lights, LED Shop Lights for Garage 4 Foot with Plug (Pack of 10)

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This GE programmable power strip is a lifesaver; turn the lights on and off daily. I have it set so my lights turn on at 4Am and off at 8PM.

GE 7-Day Programmable Power Strip with Digital Timer

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My seeding Bins came from Walmart: I love these bins. The bin is sturdy, and the lid works perfectly as a plant watering try, holds a lot of water, and the lid does not leak.

Also, one of the good things about using these bins is that when you move them onto your porch from inside to acclimate, you can move them into the sun during the days; the cups can't tip over in the wind because of the bin sides, and then back to the porch for the evenings. It only takes a few minutes to do. Easy, Easy nice and Easy

They are the Hefty HI-RISE 72 qt. Storage Bins turned upside down... the tops make great bottoms and lock into place... 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hefty-HI-RISE-72-qt-Storage-Bin/649566173


Hefty 40 Qt. Clear Storage Bin with Blue HI-RISE Lid

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hefty-40-Qt-Clear-Storage-Bin-with-Blue-HI-RISE-Lid/287444646


Keep at room temperature of 77 degrees or higher.

Use Oil Floor Heater off of Amazon: this is used when germinating your seeds, I heat my room to 80 degrees until the seeds germinate, then I shut it off and remove the plant lids/tops. And then the room temp is always at 77 degrees.

Instead of having to buy multiple heating pads, just get one oil heater...

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I love these plant labels; they have plenty of space to write what the plant is.

I use these plant labels from Amazon

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I  used these pencils to make the labels. The writing is dark and it lasts and does not get sun-faded.

Faber-Castell pencils, Castell 9000 graphite pencils, 8B

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Reflective Aluminum Attic Foil, I use this because it reflects the light on all angles, plus keeps the cool from the windows out and the heat in.

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Oscillating Fan, fans are used to make your plant move to toughen them up.

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Seed Pack Organizer, what can I say it stored your seed packs.

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Seed Pack Photo Organizer holds a lot of seed packs.

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Peat Moss

I use Peat Moss and Pearlite 3/2 and keep my lights up around 18 inches. Keep checking water moisture. And keeps my house temp at 77 degrees. To germinate I kept the room at 80 with an oil heater and put covers over the trays

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Perlite

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Worm Castings, I feel the worm casting plays a huge part in germinating seeds, they sprout fast and grow great.

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Sink Water Hose; oh this makes my watering life quick and easy.

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I use Micro Binder Clips to hold my Seed pack closed.

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I always test my soil with a Professional Digital Hygrometer Indoor Thermometer Room Humidity Gauge & Pro Accuracy Calibration

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I got my seeds from a few different places, Home Depot for regular varieties packs.

And Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company for the rear seed varieties.


Plastic Waterproof Plant Nursery Garden Labels T-Type

https://amzn.to/3yYtSSW


Made my own Seeds Starter Soil, purchased from Home Depot: (see below for mixture)

I like to use 18oz Solo cups because it fits lots of soil, and the plants come out easy. No need to step up the size before planting like you need to do with the smaller trays. They have LARGE packages of everything:

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Plastic Seedlings Plants Nursery Pots with 200 Pcs Waterproof Plastic Plant Tags

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McCONKEY Square Nursery Pot, Case of 60

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There may be some other stuff I left out, I will update as I go.


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Everyone asks me what I use so this is my Complete Growing Setup

My setup may not be the best, it's affordable and it works best for me lol and my plants turned out great. I had a 99% germination rate, a few seeds needed to be reseeded. All my plants did not get leggy and grew nicely. What more could you wish for.

I read and seen some real-time growing test about color vs white LED lights, under the white lights the plants grew at the same rate, so there were no noticeable difference that I've seen.

This is my setup, it works great, my plants germinate fast, are not leggy, and seem to be happy seedlings, transplant great, and grow to be nice healthy adult place they feed me well. I like to use 18oz pots of larger because it fits lots of soil, and the plants come out easy. No need to step up the size before planting like you need to do with the smaller trays.

I connect a water hose to my sink and use a wand, spray slow and softly until the pots fill, the cup drains into the tray, then when the plant needs more water it Wickes the water back up from the tray.

For Seeding: I use peat moss, Organic Perlite Soil Amendment, and Worm castings; Mix 3 parts Peat Moss, 1 ½  to two parts Perlite, wet the mix (First) then place into pots Then top off with one tablespoon worm castings mix a little. Place in high-rise planting trays with tops. Put on shelving with LED lighting. If you want the pots closer to your led light, place a try (Hefty 40 Qt. Clear Storage Bin with Blue HI-RISE Lid)  under them to raise them up some.


Items that I use for my Growing Setup:

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