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Homemade Grow Light
Homemade Grow Light. Make a homemade grow light shelf as an efficient and space-saving way to grow plants indoors. This is especially helpful if you do not have a porch or backyard but still enjoy gardening. Using a light shelf can be beneficial, thanks to the limitless light source, which can expedite the growth of some plants. Buy...
Make a homemade grow light shelf as an efficient and space-saving way to grow plants indoors. This is especially helpful if you do not have a porch or backyard but still enjoy gardening. Using a light shelf can be beneficial, thanks to the limitless light source, which can expedite the growth of some plants. Buy energy-efficient light bulbs to help in cutting utility costs and maintaining an affordable indoor garden.
Things You'll Need
Wire shelf
Shop light
Shelf chains
Bulbs
Power strips
Buy a wire shelf from a hardware or home furnishings store and assemble it according to the manufacturer's directions. Leave at least 18 inches of spacing in between the shelves for the seedlings and trays to fit.
Attach shop lights with shelf chains. Attach two shop lights for shelves wider than a foot.
Choose appropriate wattage light bulbs for the plants and screw them into the light fixtures. Choose brighter bulbs for plants that require more light.
Attach power strips for the shop lights. You may need multiple power strips, depending on the height of the shelf. You can just place the power strip on the shelf itself.
Tips & Warnings
Modify the spacing of the shelves depending on the plant's height.
