[OGD] WONDERLITE

Since 1994 I have been using 400W HPS and 400W MH in alternating positions. These are on/off 14/10, in the basement with no daylight entering the growing room.The lights have multi faceted reflectors are 4feet apart and 4 feet above the bench surface. Light intensity at bench level

Re: [OGD] seedling growth

I have a an article by Herb Hager ongetting seedlings (cattleyas) from flask to bloom in 2 1/2 years. In it he talks alittle bit (like one line) about how he extends day length with artificial light and I recall being impressed by how little light he used. Anyway it may be helpful. Look at the

[OGD] vanilla beans at minus 18° [India]

Amul has become first Indian brand to use natural vanilla in ice-creams... The company has joined hands with 1,500 vanilla farmers of Kochi, who are engaged in procuring and processing quality natural vanilla... Pure natural Vanilla... from the fruit of... Vanilla planifolia. The major flavour