Max Doty

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Dear wife, sorry we're out of foil ... Really it's not my fault... This guy named Daniel from permies made me do it...

sounds like I've got to hit the drawing board... I'm not one to give up easy so fight on I must.... Thanks for the help... Max

Daniel, Thanks for the response. So you think the lighting is the major issue. Thats a good place for me to start as I have never done this before. There is one 60 watt spot in the middle and 2 smaller spots on each side 300 lumens on the small and I believe 400-500 on the middle ( I threw the pack away but it is brighter) do you mean something like aluminum foil in the back and sides? reflective walls? would that work? ...
I have been gardening for about 4-5 years now but always purchasing plants from the greenhouse. I set out this year to learn to start from seeds. I have a seed starter kit, heat mats and a 3 light spot lamp on a 12 hr timer... I planted Romaine lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, kale and winter squash. I got sprouts but it seems as though they came up too fast. The roots aren't taking hold good and the sprouts were way too tall... I attempted to replant them but I will be surprised if they survive. What am I doing wrong? too much light? too loose/tight soil? the seed trays seem shallow should I purchase deeper ones? ... any advise would be greatly appreciated... Thanks in advance....