Are you perplexed and overwhelmed by the various grow light options for seed starting? Yes, I agree! For the past few years, I’ve been nursing my old fluorescent light setup and decided it was time to upgrade when one of my ballasts died this year.
Since I first put up my system 15 years ago, the grow light scene has altered drastically. With so many alternatives and firms, navigating the possibilities and deciding which setup is best for you has become challenging.
So I jumped right in for you, researching, writing this article, and even purchasing some of the solutions I discuss below.
Let’s get this party started.
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Best Grow Lights For Starting Seeds
Bestseller No. 1 
Bstrip DIY Plant Shelf with Grow Light, Grow Light Shelf with Adjustable Rack and Wheels, 8-Pack 192W T8 Full Spectrum Grow Lights for Seed Starting, Arbitrarily Assembled Plant Stand
- DIY designable grow light shelf: This plant stand has a variety of installation methods, you can assemble this plant stand according to your needs. At the same time, the height of the wire shelf can also be adjusted, and the number of layers can be customized (up to 6 layers)
- Full-spectrum and high PPFD: These eight grow lights are full-spectrum, infinitely close to sunlight, and can provide the light needed in different stages, helping plants grow faster and better. Each light only consumes 24w and outputs 206.5μmol/㎡/[email protected] inch. It is a professional grow lights for seed starting, growing, flowering
- Easy to move and high bearing capability: There are 8 industrial wheels, 4 of them have fixed locks, allowing you to move or lock the shelf into suitable place. This plant stand make of sturdy and durable material, it has good rust and oxidation resistance and can hold up to 270lbs
- Prevent water leakage and provide large space: There are 6 X PP mats, which can prevent the water from getting the plant light wet when watering. Each wire shelf provides a large display space for you to grow or display a variety of indoor plants, such as succulents, aloe vera, and flowers
- What you can get: 8 X Grow Lights, 4 X 13.8 inches Connecting Cords, 4 X 23.6 inches Connecting Cords, 2 X 5.9inches Extension Adapter, 2 X 78.7inches Power Cords, 1 X Storage Belt, 6 X Wire Shelf, 6 X PP Mat, 8 X Industrial Wheels, 1 X Accessory Kit for Grow Lights, 1 X Accessory Kit for Plant Shelf
Bestseller No. 2 
GroDrow Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, 150 LED Grow Light for Seed Starting with Red Blue Spectrum, 3/9/12H Timer, 10 Dimmable Levels & 3 Switch Modes, Adjustable Gooseneck Suitable for Various Plant
- 【5 Heads Plant Grow Lights & 150 LEDs】This plant growing lamp consists of 150 efficient grow LEDs (100 red and 50 blue). 5 head plant grow light provide a wider lighting range than traditional 2, 3, and 4 head plant light and increase the intensity of light by up to 100%, allowing your plants to receive more energy.
- 【3 Spectral Modes & 10 Brightness Levels】Full spectrum led grow light has 3 spectrum modes(Red, Blue & Mixed Spectrum). 10 brightness settings ranging from 10% to 100%, we can be switched at will, free to choose the most suitable brightness and spectrum for our plant growth. Makes plants grow 5 times faster than natural plants.
- 【Auto Cycle On/Off & Timer Function】Designed with auto circular memory timing function and there are 3/9/12H timer setting options for your choosing. Plant grow light will turn on/off by itself every day as your setting. Even you're on the travel, these grow light strips will still take good care of your plants every day!
- 【Strong Clip & Flexible Gooseneck】This 5 head grow lights have a strong clip and bracket support that can be stably placed and arbitrarily clamped anywhere. The indoor grow lights have a 360° independently adjustable gooseneck design, which can be rotated to any angle for your requirements, which provides a wider and more flexible range of light.
- 【Designed for Plants Growth 】This indoor grow lights are perfect for seed starting can meet the different needs of plants for sunlight in different growth stages. The excellent heat dissipation performance ensures the lamps are more durable and the service life is up to 80,000 hours. Widely apply to greenhouses, herb garden, indoor garden, flower bed, succulent seeds, bonsai tree, especially plants, seeds & herb.
Bestseller No. 3 
iGrowtek 2ft Grow Light for Seed Starting,LED Grow Lamp for Indoor Plants,Seedling Grow Light with Stand,Seed Starter Light Kit with Natural White Spectrum,Height Adjustable,Iron Frame,ON-Off Switch
- PERFECT FOR INDOOR PLANTS: Optimised full spectrum white LED grow light with enhanced 660nm red light, no harm to eyes, healthier and more efficient. Great for seed starting, propagating cuttings and growing indoor flowers vegetables and other houseplants.
- EASILY ADJUSTABLE AND STURDY: Upated Iron Frame Structure, More Sturdy. LED Light height adjustable.
- PREMIUM QUALITY: T5 LED grow light shoplight fixture with wide reflector provides maximum coverage,ETL Listed.Safe and reliable.
- ENERGY EFFICIENT: Use High efficiency, high output LEDs, longer life span, energy saving up to 70% on your electricity bill. Save your money.
- PERFECTLY SIZE for Seedling trays,also for growing pot plants on the table.
-$4.20 SALE OFFBestseller No. 4 
Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, DICCEAO 150W LEDs Grow Light for Seed Starting with Full Spectrum, 3/9/12H Timer, 10 Dimmable Levels, 3 Switch Modes
- 5 Head 150 LEDs Plant Light for Indoor Plants: This plant growing lamp consists of 150 effective growing LEDs, divided into 120 white LEDs and 30 red LEDs. The 5 heads grow light for indoor plants supplies a broader lighting range than the traditional 2, 3, and 4 heads indoor plants lights, and increases the intensity of the light by up to 50%, allowing your plants to receive better and extra light energy.
- 3 Spectrum Modes & 10 Brightness Levels: The full spectrum led grow light has 3 spectrum modes, which are Red, Full, and Mixed Spectrum. It has ten brightness settings, starting from 10% to 100%, that can be switched as per your requirements, so you are able to choose the more proper spectrum and brightness for your plant to grow in the best way. The indoor plant lights make your plants develop a rapid response to grow, five times faster than plants with natural light only.
- Auto Timer Function & On/Off Cycle: Designed with a function for autocycle memory timing, there are different three timer settings for you to choose from, between 3H, 9H, and 12H of lighting time. Following your setting, the plant grow light will switch on/off automatically every day. Even when you are away from home, these grow light lamps will take good care of your plants every day.
- Flexible Gooseneck Neck & Strong Clip: You can place and clamp the 5 head grow light anywhere as it has a strong clip and bracket support for it to be stable. The indoor grow lights have a 360 rotation design that can be independently adjustable, so each can be rotated to any angle to adapt to your requirements, which supplies a wider and more flexible range of light, and different growing directions.
- Designed for Indoor Plants to Growth: These plant lights for indoor growing is perfect for the different sunlight needs of your plants depending on their growing stage, from seeds to every growing phase. The lamps have an excellent performance of fast heat dissipation, which ensures that these lamps provide you with a long-lasting and durable service life of up to 80,000 hours.
Bestseller No. 5 
BAEDAOD Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, 6000K 135 LEDs Grow Light for Seed Starting with Full Spectrum, Clip Plant Lights with Flexible Gooseneck，3/9/12H Timer, 10 Dimmable Levels, 3 Switch Modes
- 3 Head 135 LEDs Plant Light for Indoor Plants: This LED grow light is made of 36 red and 99 daylight white high-quality LEDs, this growing light is similar to the full-spectrum sunlight at noon and provides the plants with a full spectrum from 380nm to 800nm, suitable for indoor plant growth cycles. With 10 dimming levels and 3 switch-mode designs, you can choose the brightness of the plant lights (10%-100%)
- 3 Spectrum Modes & 10 Brightness Levels: The full spectrum LED grow light has 3 spectral modes, red, white, and mixed spectrum. There are ten brightness settings, from 10% to 100%, so you can choose the spectrum and brightness that perfectly suits your plants. Let the plants grow in the perfect way possible. Indoor grow lights make your plants five times faster than plants that use only natural light.
- Auto Cycle On/Off & Timer Function： The indoor grow light offers the circular memory timer function with 3 options-3h(Blue)/9h(Green)/12h(Red), Choose the time needed according to your needs, when keeping power, Which requires no manual operation and takes good care of your plants when you are on work or vacation.
- Flexible Gooseneck Neck & Strong Clip: The 3-head light has a 360-degree flexible gooseneck made from quality tubing to keep a fixed position. so each can be rotated to any angle to adapt to your requirements, Provide wider lighting for plants, The metal clamp allows the lamp to be placed anywhere in your home or office.
- Designed for Indoor Plants to Growth: our plant grow light is mainly designed for indoor plants, It can effectively supplement the lack of natural sunlight and promote the growth of plants at all stages. especially when the plant needs extra light when raining, snowing, dark indoors, etc. The plant grows lamp tubes are backed by a high-quality aluminum shell, quickly dissipate heat and extend bead life up to 80,000 hours.
-$26.98 SALE OFFBestseller No. 6 
Jump Start JSV2T JumpStart T5 Light Timer System, 2 ft. Stand, Fixture, Tube, 2 Feet, 24 Watt
- Start with seeds and watch them grow; then, when plants get too tall for your original kit, just snap on the 2' extension bars and continue growing.
- When germinating seeds, the fixture can be kept just inches away from the seeds (or humidity dome). after sprouting, keep the fixture 3-6"" away from the plant canopy."
- The built-in timer allows you to easily set a 12 hours on/12 hours off schedule or an 18 hours on/6 hours off schedule with a single button press. ideal for seedlings, cuttings, flowers and house plants, grow seedlings faster with 15-20% more lumens, simple toggle clamp for easy lamp height adjustment, super easy assembly, internal reflective finish directs more light to plants, 24"" interior width"
- Includes: t5 high output grow light fixture and bulb ( 6400k full-spectrum), 2' jump start light stand, 6' grounded cord with on/off switch
- Power source type: Corded Electric
-$19.00 SALE OFFBestseller No. 7 ![[Upgraded Light] Seed Starter Kit with Grow Light - Durable Seed Tray, 60 Cell Seed Starting Tray, Humidity Dome for Seed Growing Germinating, Seedling Starting, Cutting Clone & Plant Propagation Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CAJ9RS9KL.jpg)
[Upgraded Light] Seed Starter Kit with Grow Light - Durable Seed Tray, 60 Cell Seed Starting Tray, Humidity Dome for Seed Growing Germinating, Seedling Starting, Cutting Clone & Plant Propagation Kit
- Value Package: A complete seed starter kit includes a 60-cell seed starter tray seedling starter tray, bottom seed tray seedling tray, clear matching humidity dome, and 3-head grow light with clamp and stand - perfect for seed starting, seed germination, seedling starting, succulent cuttings or other plant clone propagation.
- Well Built Construction: High-quality plastic is reusable, recyclable and more durable than others on the market. The cell tray is divided into equal 1.46" squares in 2.17" depth for your small or large seeds for flowers, vegetables, fruits, succulents and other plants. It is designed with the proper size holes to allow drainage, while the bottom seedling tray retains overflow water to prevent leaking.
- Excellent Humidity Control: Our high-rise, transparent domes have 2 adjustable circular vents designed into the top that provide smooth airflow control, maximum light penetration, and the best viewing angle of your plants. Seed Tray Size is 16.69" X 10.94" X 2.36", Humidity Domes 16.92" X 11.18" X 5.12" and Overall size is 16.69" X 10.94"X 7.36".
- Perfect Fit: The dome and seed starter tray fit tightly together, forming a seal that helps maintain both heat and humidity inside the trays to ensure the healthy and robust growth of your plants.
- Powerful Light Supply: Equipped with 15 Red + 111 White LEDs, the 3- head growing light is upgraded brightness from 13.4 Lumen to 23.4 lumen and is like the full-spectrum sunlight that offers the best result for seed germination, flowering, and plant growth. Easily control the light brightness, the number of strip lights left on, or set the timer to automatically turn on and off every day. The grow light stays in place by clipping to any surface, like a desk, shelf, or thin board.
-$12.00 SALE OFFBestseller No. 8 
Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, LED Grow Light for Seed Starting, Full Spectrum Plant Light with Stand (Adjustable Tripod 15-60inch for Floor Plants, Red White Grow Lamp with 4/8/12H Timer) (White)
- 🌻🌱🌵Upgrade Plant Light for Indoor Plants--Stable tripod (extendable from 15in to 60in) with functional lights and 360-degree flexible gooseneck, solved the trouble of setup and inflexibility of traditional hanging grow light, and also provide a much wider coverage area than clip grow light.
- 🌻🌱🌵Great Efficiency Full Spectrum--Each LED Bar have 16 White + 4 Red. The red light promote plant flowering and fruiting and seed germination. White is full spectrum increase light intensity and enhance photosynthesis, it is similar to the natural sunlight and ideal for all sorts of indoor plants at all growth stages, is also be used as a floor night light.
- 🌻🌱🌵Auto On/Off Timer & 10-level Brightness--10 dimmable levels, 4 lights independent control, auto on/off every day after setting the 4H/8H/12H timer. 80 effective LED beads, provide brightness of 80W fluorescent lamp, consumes only 15W of electricity. Free to choose the most suitable brightness for our plant growth. Plants grow about 5 times faster than natural.
- 🌻🌱🌵Scientific Heat Dissipation Design--Our indoor plant growing lamps are backed by an aviation-grade heat sink and excellent aluminum shell. This improved design will protect the grow lamp bulbs not very hot, which is important to reduce light loss and extend bead life to more than 50,000 hours, and without burning plants.
- 🌻🌱🌵✅Buy with Confidence--12 months warranty, 90 days return/refund guarantee with FCC, CE, RoHS certified support. Our Plant Grow Light Kit is perfect for flowers and vegs especially when raining, snowing, cloudy days and dark indoor. You'll also get a detailed User Manual with Operation Approach and advice on how to grow plants, useful product for planting enthusiasts!
Bestseller No. 9 
FECiDA 600W LED Grow Light Dimmable, 2023 Best LED Grow Lights for Indoor Plants Full Spectrum, Seed Starting Seedlings Vegetable Pepper Hanging Growing Lamps, Daisy Chain Function, Quiet Built-In Fan
- ⭐♔【POWERFUL & LOWER RUNNING COSTS】This indoor grow light full spectrum uses 588pcs high quality LEDs, high Energy Efficiency with 2.2 μmol/J. 600w plant growing light much more powerful than other small grow light and only consumes 65 watt home electricity at 100% brightness.
- ⭐♔【STEPLESS DIMMABLE DESIGN & DAISY CHAIN FUNCTION】This hanging grow light designed with a dimming knob, you can adjust the brightness freely just as your plants need. Also, you can connect multi-lights max 4 units together by the power cable in package but only need one outlet, and you can dim every light independently.
- ⭐♔【UV IR INCLUDED, IDEAL FULL SPECTRUM】This full spectrum led grow light includes White, Blue, Red, IR and UV (3000K, 5000K, 660nm, IR 760nm and UV 395nm) LEDs. 3000K diodes providing more reddish light and the 5000K providing more blueish. The 660nm red and IR light is especially useful during bloom, where it speeds up flowering time and boost yields. The 395nm UV light can make your plants health. And the light looks fairly natural sunlight.
- ⭐♔【QUIET BUILT-IN FAN & WELL MADE】This plant grow light designed with quiet built-in fan and vents in LED board. strong cooling system means longer lifespan of LED, also better air cycle. High-quality Material, Beautiful appearance, User-Friendly Packaging. Bring you a high-quality shopping and using experience.
- ⭐♔【PROVIDE YOU THE BEST SERVICE】FECiDA grow light provides 2 years warranty and great after-sale service. We can give what you need – really professional led grow lamp with an affordable price and great experience. For any questions, feel free to email us or contact us by social APP, we will response you within 24 hours and solve your problem as soon as possible as advertised.
Bestseller No. 10 
VShape LED Grow Light Strips, T8 Grow Lights 4FT, 336W(8×42W) High Output Grow Light Bar with High PPFD, Grow Lights for Seed Starting, Succulent, Vegetables, 8-Pack
- Optimal Full Spectrum - VShape grow lights for seed starting has two rows of high quality full spectrum LED strips output 380nm-460nm blue light and 540-800nm red light. Compared with the traditional grow lights, it provides higher intensity PAR value and PPFD. Perfect for growing succulent plants and seed starting
- V-Shaped with Reflector - These 4ft grow lights come with the reflector, which increase the light efficiency 17~20%. Reflectors make the light more concentrated and provide more PPFD value for indoor plant. These full spectrum grow lights can be 270° beam angle when you remove the reflector
- Mount or Hanging Installation - These led grow lights are easy to mount. You can easily hang the light up by included zip ties, or using the clips to fix these grow lights to the ceiling. The T8 grow light can be connected up to 6 lights together with seamless connectors or connector cables by the extendable design
- Safety & Energy Saving - Our growing lights are tested for safety. Aluminum's characteristic quality is that heat dissipates quickly but the inside is flame retardant. Lifespan of this light up to 50000 hours, lasts 10x longer than conventional lighting. Perfect for growing indoor plants and horticulture lighting
- Best Customer Service - Our customer support team always adhere to put our customers in the first place and response as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us, if you have any questions or suggestions for our products. We would be more than happy to assist you
Conclusion
You should have a few potential models for your new seedling grow light in mind by now. Light is critical for plant development, and selecting the proper lighting system can make a big impact in your plant’s yield at harvest time.
