My grow chamber (update 4-25-16)

Ridgerunner

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I like that 80 degrees, warmth like that really helps germination and growth.

Do you have reflective material on both sides? I tried that instead of adding more light a few years back and it made a world of difference in how they reach for light and how leggy they get. I really like light coming from different directions, not just the top.
 

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I wrapped that material on 3 sides and then added flat white poster board on the front but the poster board isn't reflecting enough light. I may pick up another roll of that material and cover the poster board today and see what that does.
 

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Another Update --

I decided to add a set of lights to the lower shelf, in doing so I can add the water trays under the flats and spread them out so that there is more air circulation.
 

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You may have a more critical eye than I do, Circle-M ...

They sure look good to me!

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Steve
 

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Thanks Steve.

I don't know about having a more critical eye. Maybe I'm just use to seeing the tomatoes that I grow in the greenhouse.
We'll see what happens now that I added the second lights and I have a fan on each level also. The added lights and extra air movement should strengthen up the plants.

Chris
 

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Off subject but is counter tile Greek Key ?

No that's a craft cutting mat. Its 24"x36" and the best things that I found to put on my planting bench for planting seeds and transplanting. My GF had one for crafts that she did and I got the idea to get one for the planting bench.

- Chris
 
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