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Name: Ethan R.
Status: other
Age: 18
Location: N/A
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Date: 1999-2001
Question:
I am looking for the wavelengths of light that are optimal for the different stages (germination, growth, flowering) of the following plants: Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Rose. Any specific answers or reading you could point me towards would be great.

Replies:
possibly helpful

http://www.hydromall.com/grower/suite101/lighten_up.html

http://www.growlights.com/html/OtherEquip/light_meter.html

http://hsa.hydroponics.org/hydrolist/1997-07/v009n009.html

http://www.vengers.com/faq/faq14sec41.htm

Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D.


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