![]() Adjustable Metal Shelving ~ This durable shelving is perfect for supporting seedlings in a small space, and the adjustable hights mean you can change the number of shelves later depending on what you’re growing.Here’s what we used to build our own homemade grow light setup for seed starting (and microgreens): ![]() We grow at least a dozen varieties every winter, and mixed together they make wonderful fresh salads even when it’s -20 degrees outside. Still, my DIY grow light rack is still hard at work growing food for my family, in the form of microgreens. It’s too early to start seeds in our cold climate, since our last frost is usually sometime in early June. I’m writing this in January, which is when much of the country is getting their seeds started. Sure, $300 sounds like a lot for a seed starting setup, but with our large garden this beauty easily paid for itself in the first year, and I hope to be using it for the next decade.Ī seed packet usually costs around $2 to $4, often for 100+ seeds, but the nursery charges around $4 per seedling…it doesn’t take long to make your money back starting your own seeds. ![]() We use ours year-round, growing microgreens during the offseason and starting literally hundreds of seeds each spring. After a little research, I was able to set up my own DIY grow lights on adjustable shelving for under $300, and I’ve been using it for years now. Gardener’s Supply sells beautiful grow light shelf setups, but at $900 for a three-shelf unit, I knew I could make my own for a lot less. Beyond that, the temperatures never quite consistent enough for healthy seedlings, too hot during the daytime and too cold at night. Even with our attached greenhouse here in Vermont, we still don’t get quite enough light for healthy seedlings each spring. Starting seeds at home can be tricky, especially in northern climates with short winter days (and cold windowsills). DIY grow lights are easier than you think! No need to spend a lot of money when cheap grow lights get the job done, and look beautiful at the same time.
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