Hi,
I'd like some advice about using grow lights over the winter.
My neps (ventrata, gaya, bloody mary/lady luck, lowii x ventricosa) are currently growing in a south/east facing window and are doing really well. They are all a reasonable size (see photo).
With the nights getting shorter already, I've been thinking about getting some grow lights for the winter.
How long would you have the lights running for? Would they be on just in the morning and evening to create a longer 'day time' or would you keep them on all day?
I'm in the UK so winters can be pretty dire
I work on a farm so am up at 5am every day so curtains are open early to let the light in but it won't be enough in the winter I doubt.
What type of lights are the best for this?
There are so many different types (and colours?) that I have no idea where to even start...
I'm not looking for a super expensive set up, I just want to give them the best chance
I'd like some advice about using grow lights over the winter.
My neps (ventrata, gaya, bloody mary/lady luck, lowii x ventricosa) are currently growing in a south/east facing window and are doing really well. They are all a reasonable size (see photo).
With the nights getting shorter already, I've been thinking about getting some grow lights for the winter.
How long would you have the lights running for? Would they be on just in the morning and evening to create a longer 'day time' or would you keep them on all day?
I'm in the UK so winters can be pretty dire
I work on a farm so am up at 5am every day so curtains are open early to let the light in but it won't be enough in the winter I doubt.
What type of lights are the best for this?
There are so many different types (and colours?) that I have no idea where to even start...
I'm not looking for a super expensive set up, I just want to give them the best chance