Comments on: LED grow lights: The best systems for indoor plants and seed-starting

By: Niki Jabbour

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:27:10 +0000

In reply to Dale.

Hi Dale, That is a great question! There are many Canadian suppliers of grow lights, but it’s hard to know where they are manufactured. Unfortunately the only option is to ask at the various retailers. For example, here is an LED grow light from the Canadian company Lee Valley Tools, but they don’t list where it was made – https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/garden/planting/grow-lights/75343-full-spectrum-led-grow-lights Perhaps if you email the company they can provide that information. Sorry! – Niki

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By: Dale

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:06:30 +0000

Hello! Thanks for the informative information. Are any of the grow lamp systems discussed in this article made/manufactured in Canada, if not, does Farm Kits have a list of lights that are made in Canada?

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By: Niki Jabbour

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:08:41 +0000

In reply to Lisa.

Hmmm thinking on this I’m wondering if the issue isn’t the light – “true leaves never form”… that’s probably not light related. Perhaps it’s your potting mix? I’d look at what you’re currently using as a potting mix and encourage you to try a different one. Again, sow some microgreen seeds and see how they do. If they thrive in the new growing mix, you should be fine for seed starting. FINGERS CROSSED!

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By: Lisa

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:04:53 +0000

Yes I have the Oslo 4 tier system and I did use two lights per shelf thinking I needed them for my microgreens but I am now backing off down to one light after the light burned, stunted seedlings… definitely frustrating!

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By: Niki Jabbour

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:59:48 +0000

In reply to Lisa.

Hi Lisa, That is very frustrating!! Is it the 4 tier Oslo system you have? That’s the one I have and I bought the extra lights so I have 2 per shelf. I found one has been fine for most of my houseplants (not succulents), but things like snake plants, jade, and Christmas cacti. For seed starting and high light plants like succulents, I definitely needed 2 fixtures per shelf. Perhaps move one of your existing fixtures to a different shelf to make a 2 light shelf and start some microgreen seeds. See how that works for you. If you find better success than you may wish to get a few more fixtures to boost your seed starting. Good luck!! Niki

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By: Lisa

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 15:16:59 +0000

I have had the 4 tier unit for a year now and everything, EVERYTHING, I have tried to grow with it has struggled. I am not a beginner seed starter but I usually use incandescent grow lights. I was super excited for this set up but even with only one light per shelf my seedlings are stunted and showing telltale stress of too much light. Even my high light succulents are all pink. Another sign of light stress. I’ve talked to Gardener’s Supply and I’ve been trouble shooting for the past year and still cannot figure it out. Everything germinates well and then that’s it! True leaves never form, but the root systems are robust. Any thoughts or suggestions?

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By: Niki Jabbour

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 20:52:36 +0000

In reply to Dora.

Hi Dora, sure thing!! I have a 3 tier LED light stand that I bought from Lee Valley. They also have smaller LED light stands as well. I’m not sure where you are, but my local garden supply store (Halifax Seed) also sells a variety of grow lights. Many garden centres and garden supply stores across Canada carry grow lights. You can DIY a light stand using a metal kitchen/pantry rack or wooden shelf. Just hang LED or fluorescent grow lights from the different tiers. Lot’s of options!! Hope this helps. – Niki

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By: Dora

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 20:32:05 +0000

Hi Niki, I am in Canada and the Garden Supply Company does not ship outside of the USA. Do you have suggestions for other grow light systems (shelves, lighting, and possibly trays) that are available in Canada? Thank you

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By: Niki Jabbour

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:34:33 +0000

In reply to Ella.

Not at the moment… sorry Ella!! – Niki

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By: Ella

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 04:32:18 +0000