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TA> Most growing matter requires a certain rest period.
TA> I have several several basil seedlings and look forward to
TA> some tomato seedlings in a week or so.
TA> Should I keep them in the dark for a rest period each day,
TA> or can I safely leave them under 15 watt florescent  growth
TA> lamp 24 hours per day?
I always turn the lights off at night and back on in the morn. I
understand it's better if they have some darkness.  I think  you
are supposed to get sturdier seedlings that way.  There may be
other more scientific reasons, I just don't remember exactly what
they are at the moment.  
Marilyn
... Locked coathanger in car. Good thing I had a key.
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