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    Communities > Forums > Beginner Vegetables
    Forum: Beginner VegetablesReplies: 3, Views: 68
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    phatpotato
    Lansing, IL

    February 21, 2012 6:15 AM

    Post #9014419

    just starting out and i have not been able to find anything to helpme with how long or how often i should keep my lights on when i first sow my seeds.

    CountryGardens

    CountryGardens
    Lewisville, MN (Zone 4a)

    February 21, 2012 9:11 AM

    Post #9014601

    Here's answer to all your questions.
    http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/371007/
    juliabentley62
    Danville, IN (Zone 5b)

    March 2, 2012 3:52 AM

    Post #9026700

    I turn my lights on first thing in the morning and off when I go to bed.
    KathyWid
    Clover, SC

    March 2, 2012 1:14 PM

    Post #9027257

    12-16 hours is a good rule of thumb. Don't leave them on 24 hours a day ... they need darkness too!
    http://www.tomatodirt.com/growing-indoor-tomatoes-faqs.html

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