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Old 29-09-2008, 05:10 PM
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Hello, I was thinking of getting a solar light for the greenhouse, try to extend growing conditions. Has anyone ever tried one of these or similar
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I doubt the light would be strong enough for plant growth.
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They are handy as the nights draw in but not an investment for extending the season.
You can get UV lamps for helping growth but the running costs are daft, so if you really want to extend the season, start earlier.
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