I started preparing my grow shelf for germinating & growing my seeds. I'm using a single shelf in my indoor storage room, approx. 4' x 18". That room gets kind of chilly in the winter, so I wrapped the shelf with one of those emergency blankets. Figured that would keep the heat in, plus maybe bounce a little more light around. I'm using 4 t8 bulbs in 2 fixtures, Spectralux 901616 - Fluorescent Grow Lights. I'll use a warming mat to germinate the seeds.
I think I'll have to watch out for heat buildup. A thermometer yesterday showed 92 degrees inside, although I know it'll be a little cooler come winter. If it gets to hot, I can always open the front flap. I may need a very small fan in there for some air circulation. Last year, I had some problems last year with aphids or something, so I'll keep an eye out for those.
I decided to try better with my grow shelf this year. I have a small garden & grow a variety of hot peppers. Previously, I had no problems finding the 8-10 transplants I needed at the nursery, but last year, all the plants were mislabeled & I didn't get what I needed: those labeled a habaneros turned out to be Thai peppers. So I'm just going to grow them myself this year.
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