# Lighting for Seeds

**URL:** <https://ilgmforum.com/t/lighting-for-seeds/830>\
**Category:** Preparations\
**Created:** [August 7, 2014, 6:07am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/lighting-for-seeds/830 "2014-08-07T06:07:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![AnemicMe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/41988e/32.png) [@AnemicMe](https://ilgmforum.com/u/AnemicMe)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2014, 6:07am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/lighting-for-seeds/830/1 "2014-08-07T06:07:20Z")

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I just read in your book you recommend fluerescent lights for seeds or maybe possibly lower wattage HPS as otherwise it’s too bright for seeds I think u said. I’m someone who needs things spelled out. What’s a good wattage and light type if other than fluerescent for the seed stage? And you said this should last only 7 days before increasing to normal rest of grow lighting? Thank you

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**Author:** ![latewood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/278dde/32.png) [@latewood](https://ilgmforum.com/u/latewood)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2014, 4:14pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/lighting-for-seeds/830/2 "2014-08-07T16:14:40Z")

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Fluoros are nice and easy to learn under. They are also great for clones. Another great thing about fluoros is: You can store young plants longer and not have to add a lot of nutrients, as long as they are under the fluoros.

You can veg seedlings under as much as 4000watts, but unless you know what you are doing; You might want to start with a lamp of less intensity.