Texas Gardening: Greenhouse kits, 0 by drthor

drthor wrote:
lizziehome52,
the shelf was from Lowes's (make sure the one you buy will have adjustable levels)
the shelf is 48" long - also the shop lights are 48" long
each light was $19.99 (from Home Depot) + bulb - you want to buy a bulb that has daylight.
I use 2 shop lights for each level. Attached by adjustable chains.

You want to be very close to your seedlings with the lights.

The heating mat is a MUST !! I have a 48" one and you must have the thermostat (otherwise you will cook your seedlings here in TX)
I bought my heatig mat and thermostat online: Hydrofarm 48 x 20 Inch Seedling Heat Mat 107watts

I can have the following vegetables germinate in at least 3 days with the heating mat:
tomatoes at 85 F
peppers, eggplants and okra at 90 F
cucumbers and zucchini at 85 F

Good luck and there is nothing better than grow and eat your own food.
I spent a lot at the beginning of my vegetable gardening to have the good material and soil, and now I am getting it all back and more.
Especialy with no frustrations.