The Modern Victory Garden

I use a  large grow light structure that measures approximately 2 feet high and approximately 4 feet long, with holes down the side supports to adjust the height of the light hood.   The fixture has  four 48" long  T8 cool-white fluorescent light tubes.    I bought it several years ago from Park Seed - it is called the "Goliath" and it has been a work horse light set up for me.    I am not well versed in the science of growlights (some people really have strong opinions on this subject!) but I have not regretted this purchase at all.  Prior to that I had a small table top light set up and used a bank of sunny windows (I was living in central Washington state then) but I could not tell you what type of flourescent it contained in it.   I do think, that I will be replacing my growlight bulbs before the next winter's seed starting begins.   They are many years old now and they do lose intensity over time.   

Thanks - serious seedling envy here.  I went out and bought this today:  http://www.groworganic.com/browse_39_Compact_Grow_Lights.html to replace the two fluorescent lights I have hanging from my kitchen cupboard.  Hopefully it will make a difference.  Just about everything is out now except for my meager tomatoes and celery and the brussel sprouts, basil and squash that I just started over the weekend. 

I had such high hopes for the tomatoes...

That should work really well for you.   Be sure to keep the light just a few inches above the top of your seedlings.   They need to be very close to (but not touching) the light.