What type of light is best for growing plants indoors?

Light that provides a full light spectrum help seedlings grow faster and develop stronger roots, making them best for growing plants indoors. The T5 lamp provides a full light spectrum.

How far should grow lights be from plants?

The distance from the plants depends on the type of light used. While T5 lights are about 3-12 inches from plants, LED lights are usually kept 12-24 inches above the plants.

How do grow lights work?

While it varies, a fluorescent grow light can last about 8,000 hours.

How long should you leave grow lights on?

Allow the grow light to mimic sunlight and leave it on for 12-16 hours a day.

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Grow Light

Easy to Adjust as Your Seedlings Grow

Grow Light

Easy to Adjust as Your Seedlings Grow

T5 and LED options available
Choose from 24 and 48 inches
Help your seedlings grow and develop stronger roots

Seed Starting Grow Light

The T5 lamp seed starting lights provide a full light spectrum to help seedlings grow faster and develop stronger roots. Light source can be adjusted from 4-in. to 30-in. The Grow light is perfect for use with Gurney's Seed Starting Kit. The grow light system includes a sturdy metal stand, light fixture, and one full-spectrum fluorescent bulb.

LED Single-Strip Grow Light

Are you ready to convert your seed-starting to greater efficiency? Our LED bulbs are the smart choice-for the environment, for your seedlings, and ultimately, for your wallet. Note that the 120-degree beam angle will light an entire flat. Available in 24 inches and 48 inches. Our grow light system for seedlings includes a sturdy metal stand, light fixture and one LED strip.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What type of light is best for growing plants indoors?
Light that provides a full light spectrum help seedlings grow faster and develop stronger roots, making them best for growing plants indoors. The T5 lamp provides a full light spectrum.

How far should grow lights be from plants?
The distance from the plants depends on the type of light used. While T5 lights are about 3-12 inches from plants, LED lights are usually kept 12-24 inches above the plants.

How do grow lights work?
While it varies, a fluorescent grow light can last about 8,000 hours.

How long should you leave grow lights on?
Allow the grow light to mimic sunlight and leave it on for 12-16 hours a day.

Instructions

Estimated Shipping Date:

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

2022 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Hardgoods, Foods & Supplies
3A to 4A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
4B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
5A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
5B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
6A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
6B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
7A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
7B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
8A & B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
9A & B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
10A & B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
Last Order Date	All Grow Zones:Oct 24, 2022

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

2022 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Hardgoods, Foods & Supplies
3A to 4A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
4B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
5A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
5B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
6A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
6B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
7A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
7B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
8A & B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
9A & B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
10A & B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
Last Order Date	All Grow Zones:Oct 24, 2022

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

2022 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Hardgoods, Foods & Supplies
3A to 4A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
4B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
5A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
5B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
6A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
6B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
7A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
7B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
8A & B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
9A & B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
10A & B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
Last Order Date	All Grow Zones:Oct 24, 2022

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

2022 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Hardgoods, Foods & Supplies
3A to 4A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
4B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
5A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
5B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
6A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
6B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
7A	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
7B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
8A & B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
9A & B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
10A & B	6/1/22 - 10/28/22
Last Order Date	All Grow Zones:Oct 24, 2022

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

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