indoor greenhouse? - will it work

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shihtzumom Pearisburg, VA(Zone 7a) Jul 15, 2005

I have a basement room that I think would work for a small greenhouse. I want an area for seed starting so I get a jump on spring/summer planting. I don't need to store plants, at least not many. But I would like to try something that would keep lettuce, for example, growing all year. Any info available for type of lighting, heat, etc? I thought about a portable greenhouse from Big Lots or somewhere online - or even getting heavy clear plastic and enclosing a 'closet' type of space. Any suggestions?

Would it be worth my time and money?
Kathy

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CountryGardens Lewisville, MN(Zone 4a) Jul 17, 2005

For starting seeds we built a germination chamber.
For growing on we have shop lights hung 12" apart over 4' x 12' tables. We enclosed the area with heavy black plastic, (we had it on hand, thats why we used black), to keep heat in there as basement is not heated. A heat run goes into the growing area.
Go to my member info & look in threads I have started. You will find a wealth of info.
Bernie

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shihtzumom Pearisburg, VA(Zone 7a) Jul 18, 2005

Great. Thanks. I've never had success with seed starting unless it's directly in the garden. So I'm not sure this will be practical. But I'm sure I will give it another try.
Thanks,
Kathy

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