Light for germination and seedling

[Furbrain]

Good morning folks. I’m looking for a cfl maybe led light for germinating and growing seedling. As you know there are so many on offer these days but I’m looking for a recommendation from you if possible. I only need a fitting around 600mm long.

From some research I think I need:

Around 20 watts?

Between 5000-6500K color?

Cool white?

Could someone please confirm that this is the range I need and best place online to obtain?

Any input much appreciated 

I realize it’s getting a bit late for outdoor growing however I like to try anyway and I also have indoor setup. (Not interested in Autos). 

[Chris Jay]

Good morning!

You're pretty much on the right track. For germinating seeds and raising seedlings, a 600mm LED batten or T5 LED tube around 18–20W would work well.

I'd recommend:

Colour temperature: 5000K–6500K (daylight/cool white).

Wattage: 18–20W is a good starting point.

Light spectrum: Full spectrum LED is preferable, although standard daylight LEDs can work perfectly well for seedlings.

Placement: Keep the light relatively close to the tops of the seedlings, adjusting as they grow, without causing heat stress.

Lighting hours: Around 14–16 hours per day.

You don't need to spend a fortune on an expensive grow light at the seedling stage. A decent 600mm LED batten should do the job.

One thing I'd suggest is looking for a fitting with a decent lumen output rather than focusing only on wattage.