4 Easy Grow Light Set Ups for Starting Seeds Indoors // Spring Garden Series
4 Easy Grow Light Set Ups for Starting Seeds Indoors // Spring Garden Series
Setting up indoor grow lights are confusing for many home gardeners, but it doesn’t have to be! In this video, I share 4 easy grow light set ups for starting seeds indoors and explain the basics of lumens and kelvin. With these tips, you’ll be able to quickly set up grow lights for your indoor vegetable seedlings! See below for links to grow light supplies.
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GROW LIGHTS
1. CLAMP LIGHT SET UP
-8.5” clamp light: https://amzn.to/3abeO8k
-CFL bulbs: https://amzn.to/2TpdRn2
-LED bulbs: https://amzn.to/2QS6TFm
2. SHOP LIGHT SET UP:
-4 foot Shop light fixture with LED bulbs: https://amzn.to/2QSd4ZS
-2 foot Shop light fixture with LED bulbs: https://amzn.to/2uwlMET
-4 foot Shop light fixture (bulbs not included): https://amzn.to/2tgTz4c
-Compact Fluorescent Light bulb (CFL) for 4’ fixture, (10 Pack): https://amzn.to/2u1tuGk
-Chain & S hooks: https://amzn.to/39i70Ar
3. GROW LIGHT BOX
-8.5” clamp light: https://amzn.to/3abeO8k
-CFL bulbs: https://amzn.to/2TpdRn2
-LED bulbs: https://amzn.to/2QS6TFm
-30 gallon storage tote (pack of 6): https://amzn.to/2tMlpFY,
-1 pack: http://bit.ly/CaliKim30GallonStorageTote
4. TABLE TOP GROW LIGHT SET UP:
-https://amzn.to/30o1tEZ
5. TIMERS
-Digital outlet timer with 2 outlets: https://amzn.to/2uwnA0D
-Outlet timer spin dial: https://amzn.to/30sN1Mk
-Digital outlet timer with 1 outlet: https://amzn.to/2uQjznB
-Power strip with timer spin dial: https://amzn.to/2NuNXul
-Power strip with timer digital: https://amzn.to/2TqENCP
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Peat pellets: Large ( 3”, 50mm): https://amzn.to/37u3RiB
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Seed starting pots – 3inch:https://amzn.to/2FVbRLk
Seed starting cells: https://amzn.to/2ssevox
Plant labels: https://amzn.to/2TmBhFY
Plant trays: https://amzn.to/36YPO1U
Heat mat: https://amzn.to/2FS1I1W
DRIP IRRIGATION/WATERING
Raised Bed Drip Irrigation Kit: https://amzn.to/30jSLYq
Hose end timer: https://amzn.to/2tWF3Pc
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Hi! The link to the table top lights doesn’t seem to be linking anywhere. Could you repost? I was unable to find them on Amazon… maybe they no longer have them, I realize this is an old post. Thanks!
You are a rockstar! Very informative, super attractive with great information and a wonderful delivery. I’m glad I found this channel!
Do shop lights need to have between 1500 and 3000 lumens AND 4500-6500 k? I’m having trouble finding shop lights with both. I see some either have the correct lumens or the correct k. Thanks in advance.
Hi Cali Kim. Woulld indoor lights work if I grow lettuce with hydrophonics?
Hi! First amf foremost, i love your videos!!! Thank you. Inspirational and so, my kiddos and i decided to grow hot peppers, roma, picklebush and sugar babies indoors and then(hopefully) transplant them into grow bags once its time. But I don’t know if we might have a leggy problem going on. Our seeds gerninated much sooner than I anticipated my diy grow light for our box just arrived. They sprouted 2 days ago. Wish i can send a picture. But do you think they will be okay?
Great explained video on lumens & K.
Thinking about getting a LED Strip Light 300 LEDs Super Bright 7000K Cool White & cut them to 2 ft strips of 3 for my storage containers of veggies.
Great video….when do you switch over to a non seedling light bulb? and what color temp and lumens would you want when transitioning from seedling light bulb to "adult" light bulb
Hello and thank you for the great video! I wonder if you can recommend a specific grow light for houseplants. I can’t trust what I am seeing in online stores because I would like the white (daylight) color light and not yellow-ish. Thank you.
Great ideas! Thank you.
Thank you so much for providing "coaching" that inspires and provides a well planned track. At age 79 I have moved from conventional gardening on our small "farm" to a a more compact garden. It’s a great new adventure. After watching so many approaches, it’s fantastic to let go of sorting out all the "ideas" and following a proven and imaginative plan. Lighting has been a major challenge but your explanation has cleared the fog. As a retired educator, I appreciate your teaching gift.
What size pvc pipe fit the best for the gallon milk jug? I need to build it asap. Thanks for the easy set up video!
Wow Thankyou for the awesome ideas!! I love the lettuce!!!
Size of grow light box???
I tried getting the 4 one but the link is just a blank Amazon page 🙁
I live in Miami and have a very limited indoor space, could i leave the light box outside under my roofed patio?, we have practically no cold weather. Thanks
I would think this would severely dry out the plant but I guess not
How much does it cost on the electric bill with the lights?
Thanks for the Grow Lights video and for putting the links to the Products. I plan to setup one of them as recommended.
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I use a shop light. 3,200 Lumen Daylight. Works great LED
Wow I’m sorry but youre eyes are amazing ooh yeah great video
18 HOURS OF LIGHT IS TOO MUCH
8 TO 10 HOURS IS ENOUGH
Thank you @CaliKim29Garden&HomeDIY! I am one of those that find this very confusing plus I am growing different crops with different needs, so I made things harder on myself. I’m practicing growing my starts for the summer. I’m trying to learn as much as I can this winter so I can improve my garden which is now going on its 3rd year! Wow time flies. I watch you and Gary from the Rusted Gardner all the time. I have learned SO MUCH from you BOTH! Thanks again for ll that you give to us new gardeners.
Thank you. I came For the light box 5:47
Sure you can use regular household LED bulbs, hacksaw the plastic diffusor of, put 9- 12x 17W LED bulbs on 2×2 foot and you´re good to go. The light colour and CRI are important leading to how much PAR a light has, but there is absolutly NO difference between white LED´s in a "grow" light and a regular bulb besides the quaility of the LED itself maybe.
Grow your spring garden along with me:
CaliKim Spring Garden Seed Collection: https://calikimgardenandhome.com/seeds/spring-garden-seed-collection/
My new book: Organic Gardening for Everyone: Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy – https://calikimgardenandhome.com/books/organic-gardening-for-everyone/.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases:
GROW LIGHTS
1. CLAMP LIGHT SET UP
-8.5” clamp light: https://amzn.to/3abeO8k
-LED bulbs: https://amzn.to/2QS6TFm
2. SHOP LIGHT SET UP:
-4 foot Shop light fixture with LED bulbs: https://amzn.to/2QSd4ZS
-Chain & S hooks: https://amzn.to/39i70Ar
3. GROW LIGHT BOX
-8.5” clamp light: https://amzn.to/3abeO8k
-LED bulbs: https://amzn.to/2QS6TFm
-30 gallon storage tote (pack of 6): https://amzn.to/2tMlpFY,
4. TABLE TOP GROW LIGHT SET UP:
-https://amzn.to/30o1tEZ
5. TIMERS
-Digital outlet timer with 2 outlets: https://amzn.to/2uwnA0D
-Power strip with timer spin dial: https://amzn.to/2NuNXul
What grow light set up are you using? Thanks for watching!
Awesome tips. 👏👏👏 I now don’t have the urge to run to Amazon and buy something that I can inexpensively make myself.
Great video, very helpful this was the best video explaining Grow lights! Thanks for the info!
Thanks CaliKim for a very informative video. This is my first attempt at growing indoors. I’ll be using the longer CFLs for my seedlings and plug them into smart plugs on a schedule. Wish I could automate watering as well but I guess to say I grew them I have to be involved in some capacity. Lol.
I have just watched 6 videos about lights and yours is by far the best and most concise. Love it. Thank you.
3:43 kelvin number
3:09 lumens
Growing indoors are much slower than outdoors with bright & direct sunlight, right?
Another great video. Question – How much do I water while plants are under a grow light. Also, the 6 hours the grow light is off – during the day and the plant still gets indirect light, OR at night, does the plant need dark to sleep ??? Thanks
I think I will try out the clamp lights and or box clamp light methods 🙂
`IT IS TOO BAD THEY DON’T HAVE A THUMBS UP FOR "LIKE VERY MUCH" iM SURE i WOULD IS USE IT/
I feel so dumb that I didn’t think of the PVC pipe in some sand solution for the clamp lamp until this video.
The table top grow light link for Amazon pulls nothing
great ideas and tips. especially using the container (Thanks @Gary!)! thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for explaining a bit of the "science" behind the grow lights. Can’t wait to start!✌🏾
Do you have any tips on growing marijuana?
I rarely comment on videos but oh my thank you so much for this video! I didn’t know where or how to start seedlings indoors and I absolutely love the cabinet clamp and box light idea. I am beyond excited to start my growing my seeds now.
Love the milk jug light contraption. /highfive
2021 I can’t find any CFLs locally, and I am in the USA.
Made two "PVC" grow light stands today.
Do you grow veggies indoors like this for winter eating? Thanks again this is the best video I’ve seen yet for helping me get started!
Hi! Are all the lights that you showed good for flowers? I need help choosing lights for seedlings and as they bloom in to flowers please. Thank you!
Thank you so much so informative in one place as well other channels can be overwhelming – Blessings
Can you change the timing on your seedlings? I made the shut off time at a weird time lol
OHHHH I so needed this today!!!! Awesome that you are here for us!🥰
Lots of helpful tips,many tips
Thanks