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FIGURE 2.8 Transplant European cucumbers to Bato buckets at 2-week stage.
Note the drip lines in the perlite medium and one in the block. Also note the plant
clip positioned under the leaves for initial support. (Courtesy of CuisinArt Golf
Resort & Spa, Anguilla.)
As soon as the seed breaks place them under lights. The best temperature
ranges for herbs is from 65°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C). Lettuce seedlings
can be grown in temperatures a few degrees lower than for tomatoes, but
if you are growing your other seedlings in the same area use the tomato
temperature range for best results for all seedlings.
LIGHT FOR SEEDLINGS
When growing in your home you need to provide artificial lighting for
your plants, including the seedlings. As soon as the seeds germinate, that
is they break their seed coats, be careful to give them sufficient light or
they will get very “leggy.” Lighting will be discussed in more detail in the
next chapter. Here all I want to point out is that you need to have at least
5500 lux (510 foot candles) intensity at plant surface for 14 to 16 hours
per day. You should purchase a light meter to test that you have sufficient
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