Economical Indoor Seed-Starting Setup: 5-Tier Shelves & Shop Lights

A proven, budget system for 9+ years:

• 5-tier metal shelving unit (~$75, 30″×52″ shelves).
• Each shelf holds four 10×20″ flats.
• One 40W shop light (two bulbs) suspended per shelf (~$10 each).
• Use cool-white bulbs; warm+cool combo optional.
• Lights 8–10″ above flats; 14 hrs/day.

Most seedlings thrive; okra and delphiniums may get leggy. Simple, effective, and cheap.