So our house is cramped and we continue to increase the size of our garden in hopes that we can buy some acreage when I'm done with school in another 18 months or so. Anyway, we always buy our tomato plants and plant the rest from seed when it's warm enough to plant outside. I've got a small space on my desk and I'm wondering about starting a few tomato plants and maybe cucumbers or something else for transplanting outside when the weather permits. So I have a few questions:
1. Is the grow light safe for my eyes if it's sitting at my desk with me?
2. What sort of setup can I get or build that might hold 4 tomato plants in at least quart-sized containers and maybe another small tray, but still only take up a small space on my desk? Hoping to stick with a single light if possible.
Just wondering what's out there that's small and compact for starting a couple of seedlings; I'm even open to buying something in a kit - I think it would be a fun project for the kids to start to see, since I'd like a greenhouse once we get on some acreage.
Thanks for any tips (links and pics appreciated!)
1. Is the grow light safe for my eyes if it's sitting at my desk with me?
2. What sort of setup can I get or build that might hold 4 tomato plants in at least quart-sized containers and maybe another small tray, but still only take up a small space on my desk? Hoping to stick with a single light if possible.
Just wondering what's out there that's small and compact for starting a couple of seedlings; I'm even open to buying something in a kit - I think it would be a fun project for the kids to start to see, since I'd like a greenhouse once we get on some acreage.
Thanks for any tips (links and pics appreciated!)