Indoor Plant Lights: My houseplants are sulking, whispering among themselves about “Why doesn't that woman get us some more light in here?” And then before I know it, seed-starting season will begin with leeks and onions, but what's the right light to make those plants happiest indoors?
Leslie Halleck is author of “Gardening Under Lights: the Complete Guide for Indoor Growers.” Since her graduate research at Michigan State, where she explored greenhouse production, Leslie's become an expert in the subject of light and plants. She shared some insights into what kind of light plants utilize, about short and long-day plants, and more.
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