On Thu, 1 Nov 2007 11:51:48 -0400, "DK1000"
wrote:

Hi,

As it's getting nippy here in Cleveland, Ohio, I moved some container plants
from outside to my basement. I attached a pic, the big plants in back are
stevia (which isn't doing too good) and cilantro. Smaller ones are chives,
more stevia, and a green pepper plant. I may want to try some patio tomatoes
too, but I don't have that plant yet. Presently there's 2 15 watt
fluorescent grow lights on the plants, and limited window light. I know I'll
need something a little brighter, but cheap. Any recommendations? Higher
wattage fluorescent tubes? Compact fluorescents? I can't afford HID's and
the like. I probably have about a 5 X 4 foot area right now, but would like
to expand a foot or two each way. Thanks much.

Pic:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...g?t=1193932304

I experimented last spring with my seedlings and used compact
flourescents. The data that I could find, which was pretty skimpy,
indicated a fairly broad spectrum so I tried it.

It worked very well. I think one of the advantages is that CF in a
painter's lamp can be placed very, very close to the plants. I will
use them again next spring.

John