Why do plants therefore respond to this added light source that makes them grow at a much faster rate than they would normally? The answer of course is quite complex as the whole subject of lights and plant growth is an intricate one but I do want to try and explain that adequate lighting is important if you are not only to achieve better growth and end results, but also not to waste money on what might be a totally inadequate system.
Growing Parsnips
25th July 2007 I am often asked what is the best method of growing both long carrots and parsnips for the show