I'm about to start an indoor garden in my apartment, will simple florescent lights work?

Question

I'm about to start an indoor garden in my apartment, will simple florescent lights work?

Answer 1

fluorescent lights will work just  fine. most plants will need at least 8 hours of light.

Answer 2

Absolutely!!!!

I use a warm and a cool in a 4' fixture.  I use it to start my seeds too.

Works awesome with African Violets too.

I only use it for 12-13 hrs a day - they do have to sleep too.

Any annuals or perennials or houseplant - even fruit and veggies that require sun or shade will do very well in florescents

Answer 3

I use florescent lights in the winter. Hang about 12" from  top of tallest plant and using a timer for 14-16 hours a day doesn't allow me to forget to turn on/off. Setting the time for overnight works great too. Don't forget to mist plants to keep humidity up.

Answer 4

I give my plants 16 hours of light a day..I have my winter plants starting under lights right now..everything in my garden is started indoors then transplanted outside..

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