Grow lights - Second update

The more light, the better.  That is now apparent.  It was definitely a season of learning curves, and one thing is common throughout.  More light.  Do not skimp on light.  Start seeds early, in small shallow cups, like egg cartons, and when sprouted large enough, put the sprouts deep in the transplant cup.  the stalk will thicken and grow roots from it, making it more stable.  Without enough light though, the plants will grow a thinner stalk, trying to reach higher for any source of light available.

I will need to really plan next year's seedlings, as well as get more shelves, and more light banks.  I will have to keep an eye on sales for soil, but not the cheap garbage.  Stuff I know is good.  Maybe buy it as the planting season starts to wind down for next season.

Here are some pictures to show what indoor lights, even fluorescent, can do.

The cups contain Sweet Chocolate Peppers
The tomato plants are plum, non GMO

Tomato plants, from seed, non GMO, red plum
To the right and back, Sweet Apple Pepper seedlings.  Early stages.

This is the middle of the forest.  My new focus.
Tomato plants, Clear Pink, from Annapolis Seeds.