I wanted to clarify what kind of light bulb I am using in my light hut to grow all my baby seeds.
There are about a million different light bulbs for sale at most hardware stores (or even department stores).
To be sure you get the correct bulb that will thrill all your little plants and make them think they are in Cancun – this is the bulb you want: 
- It is 15 Watts
- It “replaces” a 60W bulb
- It is “Daylight” not warm, not soft and not some other shade of light. You want “Daylight.”
- It is spiral in shape
If you have been standing in the light bulb isle for too long and can’t find this exact bulb – it’s OK.
Just get a spiral bulb between 13-15 watts (a 60 watt equivalent) in the daylight color. Your plants should do fine.
When you screw it into place in your light hut it will look like this:
Perfect.
Oh, when I was in my hut earlier checking on moisture & photographing the bulb for you guess what I found?
Baby plants!! Squeal!
This could be you in 6 days if you start your light hut. So fun!
Let me know if you guys have any other questions.
love,
CJ
Marie Thompson
02/12/2016Is your light on 24/7?
Candi
02/12/2016Great Question! Many folks turn them off at night (this imitates the sun). I never have. I leave mine on around the clock. If I did turn my growing light off it is very likely that I will never remember to turn it back on. This would not be good. So, I just leave the thing on. Pray for me. I have issues. 🙂
I have researched the subject and found that most sources agree that: when they are seedlings, 24 hours of light will not hurt them, it can even help establish a good root system and prevent them from getting too tall too fast (which can weaken the plant). When they get bigger (much bigger & on their way to the garden) they will need night time & day time. Until then, I let the light shine.
Rebecca Taylor
02/25/2016Thanks for this idea.
Also just read your maple syrup article from last year. We are tapping trees this year and I made maple candy instead of syrup on the first batch – but am getting the hang of it. Love your website!