Thank you so much for this! Using your video as a guide, I grew the best flowers and veggies ever this year. I mounted the lights directly on the bottom of the shelves (zip ties, easy-peasy) and found it easy enough to raise and lower the grow trays, as needed. The seeds seemed to germinate very quickly and evenly. Everything was so healthy and lush. The flowering plants had no problem blooming under these lights. My sister said they were "as good as something you'd get from a greenhouse". Next year should see a full return on the initial costs vs yearly spending at a nursery. One thing people don't consider is when you grow your own flowers and vegetables you get exactly what you want, and not only what's available for sale. I grew hibiscus, black-eyed susan vine and wave petunias, which are fairly expensive plants to buy and a bunch of hard to find heirloom tomatoes. This grow rack makes it easy to do yourself. The only "problem" I had was planting too early. Thank you for putting this out for us all! Subscribed! Spring 2023 2nd year using your LED Grow light rack hack. Everything is looking wonderful and healthy. The only thing I changed was to add a 'space blanket' on the back of the rack to reflect and maximize light and to plant a little later. I planted herbs, flowers, grasses, and veggies, something for everyone in my family. It's nice to be able to accommodate their requests without spending a fortune at the nursery. My sister loves GREEN flowers. The inexpensive answer:"Green twister" echinacea," Envy" zinnia, "lime sophisticata" petunias, "green tails" amaranth, Bells of Ireland, nicotiana 'Antique Lime' and others all planted as seed. Huge savings! The only disadvantage to using this VS a greenhouse is lugging the plants inside and out to acclimate them the last few weeks before planting. The big advantage over a greenhouse is not having to heat it and monitor the temperature all Winter. The only thing that could tear me away from this system is a sexy geothermal greenhouse. We all can dream, right? ;) Very grateful for this! Thank you, again!
@carolschedler3832
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your detailed comment! Great encouragement and tips! Thanjs❤🎉😂
@bigandlittle
Жыл бұрын
Bought my lights, shelves, and heating pads. Collecting the rest soon. It must be very cool to know you've helped so many others easily get their seedlings set up started! Very kind of you to create this video for us, we are all benefitting so much from the simplicity and clear instructions. Thanks, from the warmest corner of Canada where we are seeing the first, very early signs of spring just now, on Vancouver Island. Time to get those seeds started! Edited to add: a month later, everything is looking so good, growing great, love, love, love it! Peppers, herbs, cruciferous veggies, all happy.
@raybrown1892
4 ай бұрын
Great system with the PVC and cord, beats the hooks and chains I have been using, ingenious.
@heatherharkness2077
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there from Toronto, Canada. Firstly, I wanted to say thank you for this really, really great tutorial! I only have an LED grow rack in place because of how simple and approachable this video was. :) In the chance that someone else reads this prior to building their own rack, who may be just a NON-HANDY as I am but embolden to try, here are two additional considerations based on issues I ran into: 1) you really need hold the pipe straight and double check that the marks for your brackets line up together. My brackets ended up probably a 5mm different angle on the pipe and it still works, but does make the whole set up a bit twisted (maybe this is obvious for anyone whose ever do any sort of handy project before... but that isn’t me) 2) buy your lights FIRST, check what your mounting hardware looks like THEN buy your pvc pipe. I purchased a 3/4 inch PVC pipe as recommended, but the screws that came with the mounting kit were 1 inch. Again, it all works out, but it was incredibly difficult to thread the rope through since the screws obstruct the entire space. Finally got it through using a needle and thread, but this part was far more difficult than anticipated!
@TheBusyGardener
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Kyle, I'm stoked to get started on this. I got all the parts delivered and am building this out today! Thanks for the great tutorial, bud.
@billshanklin1152
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent instructions on how to build a lighting system and fans for racks.
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Steven-po8cu
5 ай бұрын
You are a f*ing genius. Now I can finally connect all of my 6 2 feet Barrina led grow light in one. Thank you
@rodidj
2 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant idea to use the PVC pipes to suspend the neons, thanks !!
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@vigneshsan7976
6 ай бұрын
Great video. For hanging lights, I used a magnetic J hook on the 4 pillars and the PVC pipe will rest on the magnetic J hook. The magnetic hook slides up and down on the 4 support pillars to adjust light height.
@allenjeng3506
4 жыл бұрын
Clap, clap, clap 👏. Brilliant setup. I love how much detailed information you showed us in this video. I want to set up a rack just like this. Do follow up with more videos on how your seedlings and microgreens are doing. Much appreciated! Keep up with great work.
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Allen Jeng thank you so much! I’m glad you found it helpful! The setup worked great and I actually did do a follow up video and will be sharing more in the future. kzitem.info/news/bejne/t4atspypbIdoim0
@yamagrow420
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Such a great idea with the PVC hanger/light fixture for making custom size fixtures.
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Happy to share
@sfitzpat140
4 жыл бұрын
Elegant in it's simplicity!
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That’s one of the things I like about it too!
@jessicaagee6920
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve ordered the supplies off your Amazon list and can’t wait to start all my summer plants from seed this year. I’m in Sacramento too and have bought all my starts from green acres in the past but I’m excited to try and grow most of my 2021 summer garden from seed. Thank you for this channel and your Instagram. I’ve learned so much from you and continue to be inspired by all of your content!
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Last year, after building this, was the first time I ever started all of my crops from seed. Happy gardening
@shivaniraj4493
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video and instructions. I used the materials that you listed, built my own 4 tier rack and now have my own indoor seedlings growing area. I can't wait to watch my seedlings grow.
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! That’s so awesome! If you’re on Instagram be sure to tag me in pictures of it so I can share!
@genewinstead7076
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video very much, and it is good timing. I have already bought three of the shelves like the one you show. I do wish I had found it before I bought the expensive LED grow light 😊, but you have saved me from buying any more. I'm going to set up a microgreen system in one or maybe two as well as using them for sprouting seedlings for my garden.
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks gene. Best of luck with your project
@13winds
3 жыл бұрын
I'm offering a followup comment - I'm using your system and really happy I selected the less expensive lights you recommended and the PVC hanging system. Can't wait to get a little early basil in before we go for the vegetables mid Feb. Really opens some options for the garden this year. Thank you UF.
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! I’m so happy to here that. I’m hoping to start some basil this week as well!
@rubiebaker4107
4 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! I was literally just thinking about looking for tutorials on seed set ups because i want to try them this year as well. I love that you DIY'd this instead of just buying a kit from gardener supply or something. Seems like it saves a ton of $$$ doing something like this, which is really one of the main draws of starting from seed for me.
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Rubie Huber thank you so much! I glad you enjoyed it. I actually looked at those gardeners supply kits when I first started looking into what I was going to use for grow lights, then the more research I did the more I realized I could build something very similar for a fraction of the price! And it’s easy!
@13winds
3 жыл бұрын
Not to mention we get about 150% more growing space than those other systems. Really loving this.
@carolschedler3832
Жыл бұрын
Thakk you!!! I saved this a few months ago and hubby wants to make this for my Christmas gift?! Yeah! ❤🎉😂
@KBBAKTHA
4 жыл бұрын
brilliant video. Your videos are very stimulating and motivating. Thanks for sharing them
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate your support!
@alicepettit164
3 жыл бұрын
awesome will be using this plan. Not technical so this is very helpful. Prayers to your ongoing firework.
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! This rack has worked very well for me and I highly recommend it. Thank you!
@ponytrekkingmt2618
2 жыл бұрын
looking forward to setting up a similar system, thanks for the ideas and the low cost option ideas on lights!
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I hope you do, it works great!
@carterdbailey
Жыл бұрын
Great video!! 👍
@nam1418
4 жыл бұрын
Great video again! I don’t know why I missed this one. I have watched almost all of your videos. Thanks again for the detail of your instruction.
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
HN D thank you! Thank you for watching my videos! I’m so glad you are enjoying them!
@icsouls
4 ай бұрын
Awesome video, 😀
@michellejackson3554
2 жыл бұрын
This video is so great! Easy instructions and I had my growing shelves set up in minutes. Thank you for sharing this video!
@snelldeful
4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing your follow up review. I am building a starting station in my garage here in Sac.
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Doug Snell I was hoping to be doing it sooner but some other videos have been taking priority so hopefully soon. I’ll tell you though that this setup is working great!
@snelldeful
4 жыл бұрын
Urban Farmstead I’m hoping I’m wrong but suspect in the near future we are all going to be teaching each other how to grow foods. Back to victory gardens...
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Doug Snell I agree that it would be really bad if we ever had to rely on that again but we might as well learn to be as self reliant as possible before it’s necessary
@debbiesampath1179
3 жыл бұрын
Going to buy the supplies you listed to make my own seedling growing area for my garage. Thank you so much for this video! I have been looking at heat mats and lights and got discouraged with how expensive they can get. Your list of supplies has got me excited to try again. Thank you!
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Yes, it certainly can be expensive, so I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this more affordable option that works very well.
@debbiespitznagel1472
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Love your set up and I'm ordering all the equipment from the links you posted. Thank you so much!
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s working so well for me, I hope you love your setup too!
@Joelasaur1
2 жыл бұрын
@@urbanfarmstead hey so did you ever expand this rack, or was it sufficient to do all of your seedling germination for your entire plot?
@SimpleSock
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man, you've given me some good ideas on how to rig up something of my own.
@Sun-soilproductions
2 жыл бұрын
Making space in my living room after finals week to build this set up for 2022
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
Great! I highly recommend it! Let me know if you have any questions about the setup.
@Kris-xw4ns
Жыл бұрын
🥰💯❤🌱 Thank you for sharing this. I've been wanting to use a wire stand like you have for next year. I have grow lights and will incorporate your idea of using pic pipe so I can make I adjust the light! WOW!! I love the mini fans, too. I will buy those. I had started seedlings without a fan and they got too leggy. Some, I managed to save when I started using a big fan. Last year, i bought one of those cheap stands on Amazon and one of the stands fell and broke because I overloaded it. I was able to salvage most of my seedlings but it made a big mess. I had everything meticulously labeled, too. For next season, I definitely need something sturdier.
@mamtajaya6457
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much This is the best idea I found
@stephengordon8968
3 жыл бұрын
Very good info , well done !
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jaithevegan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this!
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@HomesteadHopeful
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for doing the comparison video!
@janwilliams4282
3 жыл бұрын
Just finished. I have patiently waited to get this going. This is my first year. From reading comments and questions below it seems that the fans are on a 1 hour on and 4 hours off schedule and the lights are on for 20 hours and off for 4 hours. Do you feel this is still optimal sine you have been through one planting? I really appreciate the help Kyle. You explain very well and are easy to understand. Can’t wait to get these seeds started this weekend.
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jan, for the fans that’s correct. For the lights I was using 17 on, 7 off and that worked well.
@janwilliams4282
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kyle. Look forward to more videos
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
@@janwilliams4282 I’m working on one today
@jessicamcgroary8378
3 жыл бұрын
This is such a helpful video. Thank you for posting great content!
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome
@isabel95
4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding information! Thanks so much!
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Isabel Cutler thank you! You’re very welcome
@cutiesisters1115
3 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE GREAT!!
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You are too!
@trishanavarro4887
4 жыл бұрын
How easy is that! I love it!
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Thank You! Yes its really simple, and actually very affordable to build and operate
@alienated1748
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sugar2brooke
4 жыл бұрын
Hi there! First, thank you for coming up with this very easy to assemble grow center second, I am new to indoor seed starting and just delving into this (even though I grew up on a farm and we grew and harvested most of our fruits and veggies. Always started seeds in ground). My question is: If I were to have my rack in garage or shed will the heat mat be enough for the cold temps? Still going down into the 20’s some nights here in Michigan. My garage and my shed are not heated currently. Thanks👍🏻
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
sugar2brooke hi! Thank you! This is in my detached unheated garage but our winter temps only get into to 30s. I think the heat mats would be enough and would start with just that or do a bit more research from those in your situation. Otherwise you’ll just want to add supplemental heat.
@LDzwigal
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your videos and can't wait to try my hand at indoor seed starting this season! How high above the plants to you typically start the lights and once germinated, how far up are you raising them?
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
I usually leave them about 4” above
@sridevibilla212
3 жыл бұрын
I am beginning to set up this system and it’s so useful you listed all the products needed. I have the rack ready so far. How long do you set the lights on ? That info would be helpful. I dint have much success growing from seed so this year I am determined to do so. So I will take all the help and advice I can get. I am in the same zone as you contra costa county. Thank you in advance. And keep the videos coming 😊
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, that’s great, I think you’ll love it! I usually set the lights 17 hours on, 7 off
@carriepulsifer9884
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for sharing all your supplies. Can you tell me if the fans are really necessary? Is it because the lights might overheat?
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
These LED lights emit very little heat. The fans reduce dampening and strengthen the seedlings
@Uprisenuplift
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 laughing at your knot comment
@urbanfarmstead
Жыл бұрын
🤪
@kimberlydean507
2 жыл бұрын
Good morning Kyle! I have been waiting for an update on this project. Anything you would change?
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
I posted the update over a year ago. It’s linked at the end of this video. Nope, still works great
@kimberlydean507
2 жыл бұрын
@@urbanfarmstead Thanks for taking time to respond! I'm not sure how I missed it
@SG25
3 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you! Building one here and following your instructions. Wondering if you have the racks enclosed at all to keep the light in?
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! the rack is walled in on 3 sides with high gloss white which does help. also I installed styrofoam insulation on each rack that I show in the follow up to this video.
@alexguinez4394
9 күн бұрын
Would this same method w cover work as a greenhouse in garage during winter in zone 8b?
@urbanfarmstead
8 күн бұрын
Possibly
@camismith8899
4 жыл бұрын
Your lights are more spaced out than others I’ve seen, did you do research on the spacing? Did you find that the plants still grew fine with the large gaps? I currently have a similar setup, but I’m using old T5 florescent shop-lights, but they’re spaced much closer together, not allowing me to utilize the entire rack. In fact, the seedlings on the outside are getting more leggy. But, your setup looks like I would be able to use the entire rack. Thanks for your help!
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Cami Smith hi! The spacing works perfect even with for 72 cell trays per shelf and lights down only a couple of inches from the plants. The trays have healthy, even germination and growth with no leggy plants. I actually posted a follow up video just last week if you’re interested to see how well they work! Also, yes I did a lot of research.
@souzou1000
3 жыл бұрын
Hi can you show us how to grow mushrooms please, I'd appreciate it
@loristrahm6080
2 жыл бұрын
The heat mats you list don't seem to match the size on the actual rack in the video. I purchased the mats listed, but they really are only for each tray of 72 cells? The mat in your video covers the entire rack. Am I missing something? I love the video as well as others you have done.
@cathycooper7355
2 жыл бұрын
So was so happy I was able to do this on my own--but slight hiccup--I bought a smaller wire rack and didn't adjust light size and pvc clip placement accordingly. I've rigged it up anyway but a question--I can buy the same brand of T6500 in 3 ft (versus 4) but they are not 2200lm but 4000 lm--is that too much light, or, could I perhaps just use 2 shop lights then? Forgive my ignorance--complete newbie at this, obviously, but really appreciate your easy to follow videos!
@michellesanders2747
3 жыл бұрын
I just watched this again after watching your update- I'm about to purchase these! I'm starting a cut flower garden next year so need more lights since I'm greatly increasing the number of things I usually start from seed. But I'm curious- how often do you leave your lights on? Maybe I missed that part? I know the norm for most lights is (usually around 12-16 hours) I'm curious if should do 3 lights per shelf & leave them on around 14 hours or if I should buy enough to do 4 lights per shelf & possibly be able to leave the lights on for only around 10 hours a day.
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Great, thanks! I keep them on for 16 hours with three lights and that works great for me
@anthonyjones5879
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoying the videos so far! When do you think you'll start working on your new raised beds and trellises?
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m going to take my time with our landscape design, so this year I’ll be growing everything in ground then next year I’ll make more permanent raised beds. I will be building some trellises though and I’ll definitely share those videos here. Also I have a raised bed build video that I shot last summer that I’ll be posting to my IGTV once I edit it. I shot it vertical, otherwise I’d post it here.
@anthonyjones5879
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, definitely looking forward to seeing the progress! We're just starting to pick seeds and design our landscape/garden, and really appreciate the content you put out. I don't use IG anymore, so I'm glad you're putting videos here now.
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Anthony Jones awesome, thanks! I’ll keep posting the projects for our new place and if there’s ever anything specific you’d like to see just let me know and I’ll consider making a video for it. Best of luck with your garden!
@anthonyjones5879
4 жыл бұрын
Will do, thanks Kyle!
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Anthony Jones great! You’re welcome
@cosmoscosmos2855
2 ай бұрын
Bonjour! Je viens de regarder votre vidéo et c’est très intéressant! Il y a de bonnes idées. Il y a les leds Barrina blanc-rose, qu’en pensez-vous? Est-ce mieux que les jaune? Je cultive des Hoya et aussi des fleurs annuelles pour le jardin. J’aimerais beaucoup connaître votre opinion. Merci à l’avance!
@hannahhammond8919
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this and such clear amazing instructions! I just got the things to make this and then realized you are using 3 lights per shelf as I didn’t pay close enough attention my first view. Do you feel I could get away with two per shelf or does each level really need three? I am trying to make 3 shelves for growing.
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
I think you could try with two and see how it does. They will grow, but could be more slow growing or leggy. Or maybe it will work just as well! Worth a try.
@mermaidgal1001
4 ай бұрын
Do you really need three lights per shelf? My stand is in front of a west facing window in Florida. And which lights are better - the 6500k bright lights or the 5000k daylight?
@jjanel1984
Жыл бұрын
How far apart are the shelves, now that you've experienced this set up? And how far should the lights be from the plants during when they first sprout, to when they are 2 months? I am mostly growing peppers
@cameronchubbuck2222
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Is there a video you’ve done sharing what trays you use and how you keep them watered from the bottom?
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Cameron Chubbuck thank you! There is a link in the description that will take you to the trays that I use. As far as how I water - I just fill the trays about half way with a watering can, then wait for the soil to almost dry out and water a again about a week later. No video on that yet but soon.
@cameronchubbuck2222
4 жыл бұрын
Urban Farmstead understood, I assumed the trays had holes to allow for drainage. Makes sense now, thank you!
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Cameron Chubbuck I see, so the plants are in pots that have designs holes but the trays do not 👍🏼
@traptown3066
4 жыл бұрын
Urban Farmstead
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Hi
@nunyabizness3890
4 жыл бұрын
The upfront costs of gardening always seem to scare me off from going full-scale. Sure, we do a CSA (workshare), plus grow our own herbs and some vegetables in pots on our large back porch, but I would like to put in a larger garden like the one you taught us how to create this summer. My main concern is affordable, effective fencing, followed by the high cost of seeds and plants. We live in an area with so many deer, groundhogs, foxes, rabbits, birds, insects, and other critters that would love to eat everything we grow. The deer especially are a problem. So I wonder, is it worth it? I know that with groceries, I pay for what I can actually take home. If I put grocery money in to a garden and it doesn't work, then what? Still, it would be better to grow it ourselves. Your videos make cost-effective gardening seem possible, even for people without a ton of money to invest.
@jeremycromwellm8002
Жыл бұрын
Can we grow flowering plants (or bigger plants) maybe with a few more lights?
@travistrammell3424
Жыл бұрын
Great video Is your rack a full 4 foot by 2 foot or 4 foot by 18 inches ?
@urbanfarmstead
Жыл бұрын
4’x18”
@travistrammell3424
Жыл бұрын
@@urbanfarmstead Thinks i've already got one started about ready to put lights together. Hope to have seeds under them in a few days.
@paulsinski1690
2 жыл бұрын
Could you recommend how high to keep this light setup above the plants to give adequate light and keep from burning the seedlings?
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
Fortunately these lights have almost no heat to it’s almost impossible to burn the plants. I usually keep mine 1-4 inches above
@stephaniegreen8189
3 жыл бұрын
Growing inside a white box is reflecting some of (what would be lost) light back to the plants. Do you think this has helped contribute to your success with this setup?
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, and that’s exactly why I covered the walls here in whiteboard material.
@stephaniegreen8189
3 жыл бұрын
@@urbanfarmstead Do you think it is something that is a required element or an optional add to get as good of results?
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
@@stephaniegreen8189 I would say it’s definitely optional.
@stephaniegreen8189
3 жыл бұрын
@@urbanfarmstead Thanks! Very much appreciate your replies and your video instruction!!!
@homesteadinthehood11212
2 жыл бұрын
😊Great😊
@staceyshiring7280
3 жыл бұрын
I am in Cincinnati and watched this and the follow-up video. HUGE thanks as this will be my first try at a system and wondered about placement. I was going to put in my basement and the temp is 60 degrees. Will that be a problem??
@travism7171
3 жыл бұрын
Random.... but also from Cincinnati! Im running out of room and need to build a shelf. This is perfect!
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! That should be great, this is in me detached garage which will get down to about 40 degrees tonight
@staceyshiring7280
3 жыл бұрын
@@travism7171 I am setting mine up tonight - good luck with yours. A little late here!!
@travism7171
3 жыл бұрын
@@staceyshiring7280 Ive got mine setup and its working great!
@wendymay8932
3 жыл бұрын
So much great info here! Thanks so much for all Kyle!! My first propagating experience so everything is really helpful!! -Do you think if I have a 36"x14"D rack, 2 lights per shelf is enough? I measured out the space between what you did and it seems like that would be enough. Also bc I'm using 3ft lights, the lumens are only 1600, but they are 6000K. Will that work? or maybe I need 3 per shelf bc lumens are lower? eek. Thank you!!!
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, yes I do think it will work, and if not, you can always add a third.
@wendymay8932
3 жыл бұрын
@@urbanfarmstead Thanks a lot Kyle!! In process!! I know I'm late but I'm also making my own soil! lol! Oh well!! Thanks so much for all the great info and your follow up is great too!! Happy growing! and eating!
@wendymay8932
2 жыл бұрын
Here’s a follow up! 2 lights per 18”x3’ shelf works great!! I had more tomato plants than I knew what to do with!!😂 again your tutorials are the best Kyle!! Thanks again!! 🌱 😃
@treidy2411
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kyle, thanks for making this awesome video! I was wondering, how often did you end up running your fans?
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you! That’s a great question - they are one hour on and four hours off
@Salvation1sHere
3 жыл бұрын
@@urbanfarmstead Thanks for the video and responses, Kyle! Just for clarification, the fans are to promote strong (non-leggy) seedlings, yes? Do you keep the fan on this schedule even prior to germination?
@brianmcmahan3885
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! You mentioned that you keep your germination setup in the garage. What temperatures are you typically measuring in your garage when you start your seeds?
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
That all depends on the time of year and season I’m starting them in. I grow in here year round. Also depends on the time of day.
@darrenleighty7574
Жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks so much for your video. Im curious as to why you have the fans? Do the led lights get that hot? Is it for air movement and disease reduction? Im currently acquiring these parts and will be building this next weekend. Thanks again Merry Christmas
@GardenloveHomestead
4 жыл бұрын
Did it work? Great video!
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
Garden love it’s work incredibly well! I’m currently putting together a follow up video. Thank you!
@donnalaffey6108
4 жыл бұрын
What else could you use this set up for when not growing seedlings? You mentioned micro greens. Would herbs or lettuces be a good option?
@urbanfarmstead
4 жыл бұрын
That’s a great question Donna! In theory you should be able to grow anything that’s not going to flower/fruit, so yes many herbs and lettuce as well. With lettuce I have seen some great experiments using different colors of lights that all have different results, so I’m not sure if these would be the BEST lights for growing greens but they will certainly work. I’ll be doing a lot of experiments once the seedlings are planted out.
@potngo4269
3 жыл бұрын
Instead of leveling the lights why not move the shelf level?
@annechkan
2 жыл бұрын
I must have missed this somewhere but why do you need fans? It seems counterproductive to warm the trays up with the pad and blow the fan to cool them.
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
The fans are not for cooling, they help with air circulation and also help strengthen plant stems and roots by mimicking wind
@staceydeverill6740
3 жыл бұрын
What are the measurements for the clips on the pcv pipe?
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand the question. Do you mean the space between the clips, or the size of the clips, or what?
@robertl6711
2 жыл бұрын
in my "vegetable" I use light ratchets.
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea
@johnklaassen1260
3 жыл бұрын
How did the seedlings grow? Were they leggy or do you feel that the light frequency range was truly sufficient to start tomatoes, peppers, etc? - never mind, I found your follow up video! Great job !
@pakbowl420
3 жыл бұрын
what is the depth of this rack?
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
It’s 18” deep. There is a link to it and all of the other materials in the video description if you’re interested or need any more information about specs.
@jas_n1580
3 жыл бұрын
If I want my plants to flower and fruit indoors, would I be able to achieve that with swapping out one of the 6500K LED lights with a warmer temperature LED? I’m looking forward to building this, however my vegetable plants will stay indoors the whole time.
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Great question. I think what you want is called a “full spectrum light” it more accurately mimics the sun. Check out www.activegrowled.com They will have what you’re looking for
@allisonsullivan2484
7 ай бұрын
Amazon list is no longer available!
@urbanfarmstead
7 ай бұрын
Oh no! thank you! ill check it out
@cutiesisters1115
3 жыл бұрын
Can I put any fan?and also for what you need one!?? Thank you
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it helps create stronger stems and reduces moss and fungus while germinating
@angeliacox5731
3 жыл бұрын
I am using the same lights you are but we are using 4 lights per shelf. now that the seedlings are getting taller I am noticing damage on my tomato seedlings from what may be burns. Have you noticed this with 3 lights per shelf?
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never noticed any burning with these lights, even when very close, but it could be.
@ASVProductions
2 жыл бұрын
Got an update on this??
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
Yep! It’s linked at the end of the video.
@ASVProductions
2 жыл бұрын
@@urbanfarmstead my bad..thanks!
@afshirinzadeh5682
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know the ppfd of these lights?
@SurendraLawotiPhotography
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I ordered the LED lights and the fans after watching your video. Question: how far should the lights be from hot pepper seedlings?
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I usually keep them just a few inches above
@brandonrhome1770
2 жыл бұрын
I purchased the 5000 lumen version. Can I get away with just two leds per shelf?
@ruthannahutton-okpalaeke992
Жыл бұрын
Is 2 lights per shelf enough or is three better? Does it matter much?
@urbanfarmstead
Жыл бұрын
Two would work or, but three is definitely better
@ruthannahutton-okpalaeke992
Жыл бұрын
@@urbanfarmstead Okay putting it all together, thank you!
@sherriloso4440
3 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Would it be safe to attach the lights to wood vs pvc?
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, that would be fine.
@sherriloso4440
3 жыл бұрын
@@urbanfarmstead Great...thank you!!!
@functionalfarmer8489
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kyle! So I built this rack but for some reason I can’t fit a 1020 tray front to back like you show without having it hanging off the edge and part of it not under the lights properly? I have the same lights at the same distance on the PVC pipe as you have here!
@ceciliamerigian9462
Жыл бұрын
Has Amazon removed your list for building a grow rack.? We were looking for the actual products and can't see them on your amazon site. 12/10/22
@urbanfarmstead
Жыл бұрын
I’ll check today, and see if I can fix it. Thanks!
@urbanfarmstead
Жыл бұрын
I just updated the link, so it looks like it’s working now. Thank you for bringing this to my attention!
@pj9654
Жыл бұрын
What was the total cost, once you added all the grow lights and heat pads to the other shelves?
@urbanfarmstead
Жыл бұрын
The prices on these and all products are constantly changing, so I have all of them linked here in the video description so you can see the exact current cost.
@stscac
3 жыл бұрын
Did you find that 3 4' grow lights was sufficient per rack level? Is there anything you'd change for this year?
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, plenty. Did you watch my follow up video?
@stscac
3 жыл бұрын
@@urbanfarmstead I hadn't when I left the comment, but have since. Thank you.
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
@@stscac great! I hope you found it helpful
@JS-mq6ve
3 жыл бұрын
@@urbanfarmstead I can't find the follow up vid but had the same question.. doing veg seedlings four 10x20 trays stacked side by side on a 4ft rack and not sure how many bulbs I need and also what distance the lights should be from the veg (normally I know fluorescents are around 2" but I think LED's usually much further). Also some people cut the covers off, wondered if you've tried that. Anyhow, comments or link to follow up would be much appreciated!! Thanks so much for the video! Now checking out more of yours :)
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
@@JS-mq6ve The link to the follow-up video is at the very end of this video. Four 10x20 trays on a 4' wide rack is exactly what I'm doing here with three bulbs, so I'm not sure what your question is. 2"-4" normally. LED can be placed as close as you want because there is almost no heat generated.
@dayyego
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video reference or recommendation on having a small 2 rack set up that fits 4 trays of 10x20 for micro greens for someone that is renting 1 room in a house? Do you think custom build is the only option?
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
I do t have a video to reference, however if you are doing micro greens the light height will be consistent so you won’t need any of the pvc/string setup. Just zip tie the lights to the bottom of each rack and use a shorter rack. Custom is the affordable option that offers the same results, but you can buy a grow rack
@janwilliams4282
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, another question. I've decided to set this up in a spare bedroom. You think I will still need a heat map? If so, what temperature do you set yours at? Thanks
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
It just depends on the seeds you are germinating. Good seed packs will recommend ideal temperature ranges for germinating
@ElderandOakFarm
3 жыл бұрын
Was 3 of those lights enough to grow strong, healthy seedlings? I'm wanting to get the cheapest lights possible, but not so cheap (like my current setup) that I have to keep rotating the plants because the ones on the outer edges aren't receiving enough light, or take them outside every warm day...
@Sindrandi
3 жыл бұрын
Looking at my setup, I have 4 t5s at about the same Kelvins, but it happens to be an actual one-piece ballast. The plants of the seed tray ends were definitely more leggy than the middle plants. I would go with 5 or 6 rows of lights if you can, I wish I would have spent the extra money to get a 6-bulb ballast instead of 4. However, the seedlings seemed to do just fine when set out, they just weren't as bushy as if I had used more light.
@ElderandOakFarm
3 жыл бұрын
@@Sindrandi thanks so much for your reply! I think I'm going to go with the 40w from Kihung I found on Amazon. I found an 8 pack, of single lights. (They each have a plug in or you can plug them into each other & just plug 1 or 2 in) I'm going to use 3. But they'll be side by side making an 8 foot shelf so it would be like I'm basically using 3 per shelf only I'm not using a traditional shelving unit, I am using a very deep/wide walk in closet & making 2 8 foot rows.. and then for the next shelf, I have 2 marshydro ts600 which are really strong, (almost too strong- I have to keep them about 2 foot away & slowly move them closer or the seedlings will burn up) So to kind of "stretch out" those lights I'm going to use the extra 2 lights & do 1 beside each marshydro light. & I think I'll be able to keep 8 trays on each shelf without them getting leggy. If anything, if the 3 40w light aren't enough I can order a small pack of the 20w lights. But I'm hoping to not have to! I was rear ended by an oil tank truck that was doing 70mph & have really bad back pain now, & constantly carrying trays in and out of the house onto the porch about killed me last year!
@cathycooper7355
2 жыл бұрын
would those LED lights be sufficient to grow lettuces?
@urbanfarmstead
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@janwilliams4282
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kyle, I'm now in the purchasing stage to get my grow light stand build ready so I can begin growing in January. I heard you mention that you start in the small 72 pack trays and then transplant into the larger trays. Do you do this for all of your seeds? If so, about how long do you wait to transplant. These questions might sound silly but this is my first year for gardening and I want to do it properly. I have 15 raised beds I just finished and I've planted some garlic and onions but that'r really as far as I have gotten. Would it be wiser to start the seeds in the smaller beds and transplant? BTW, I'm using your link to purchase everything. It's nice how you have everything right there.
@urbanfarmstead
3 жыл бұрын
I do that with most seeds, sometimes I’ll start in 6 packs. I usually transplant a few weeks after germinating. I’m glad you’re building a rack like this, I absolutely love mine!
@sgsg2846
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, this video is so helpful! Do you use a thermostat for every heating mat, or just one for the whole setup?
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