700 LUMEN LED vs CFL?

I'm planning to have a single light in a small box to start all kind of plants (later would be 2 lights after my splitter arrives) before moving them outdoors

I'm stuck between two lights:
LED: 9W 115ma
CFL: 14W 233ma

which one would be better for seedlings?

I still prefer cfl or flouro for starting

The LED has what looks like a diffuser, not sure if it blocks any wavelength, so I'd say go CFL

Both will work, the led would work better if you cut the dome off of it.

Cfl works fine ... EcoSmart 100w ( 5000k ) or Feint Electric ( 6400k ) - Home Depot

Will start early growth fine ..... on cups , or containers. It’s not harsh on the young growth and gets them started before moving to main grow light. Put them a few inches away .

A T5 single or double will work too ... like Sunblaster T5 with a Superveg bulb .
Super easy.



These are outfitted with UV but ship with 6500k bulbs ( perfect for starts )
Amazon ——— those UV bulbs are for flowering . And are for flowering / finishing.

Agromax sells many bulbs for this lamp.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hydro-Crunch-T5-4-ft-1-Lamp-54-Watt-Steel-White-Powder-Coated-Light-Stand-with-Fluorescent-Grow-Light-Fixture-D940009300/303413818

Bought this for seedlings.........plan on adding my Cree 100 watt bulb after 5 days of fluorescent for another 5-7 days in addition to the 54 watts.........after this they enter the 4 x 4 tent.

gradual exposure to light is less shocking.

9 or 11 watt light will provide slow ass growth.

Couch_Lock said:

9 or 11 watt light will provide slow ass growth.

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You think it would be a good idea to put the seedlings in the sun when its daytime and then use the light after sunset?
I live in Hamilton Ontario, so I'm not sure how good the sun would be with the clouds

Cfl if you need the heat, led if your area is warm/hot.

Pop the diffuser off the led bulb if you can.

kitton said:

You think it would be a good idea to put the seedlings in the sun when its daytime and then use the light after sunset?
I live in Hamilton Ontario, so I'm not sure how good the sun would be with the clouds

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Your window sill is not a good idea in the winter, where u are. I use a heated seedling mat under the seedling cup.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hydro-Crunch-20-75-in-x-10-in-Durable-Waterproof-Seed-Propagating-Seedling-Heat-Mat-18-Watt-D940002200/302970142?cm_mmc=Shopping|G|Base|All-Products|All|All|PLA|71700000014585962|58700001236285396|92700010802552454&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvrqw8tfH4AIVkojICh2nnQO_EAQYASABEgLym_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

That lil bit of heat is great for rapid root growth,.

Check cheap $11.87 13 watt under cabinet strip fixture 1300 lumens 5000k 24” at Walmart.