I like to start more seeds than is reasonable, so Alex built me this light stand a few years ago.  It uses cheap shop lights, and regular florescent bulbs.

I like to start my seeds in the APS 40 units from Gardener’s Supply.  They are great for getting the plants started, since you can bottom water every 4-5 days.  I also don’t have problems with damping off anymore since I started using these.  The only problem I’ve had is that some plants will quickly send roots into the capillary matting.  To prevent this from happening,  I move the plants into plastic deep root flats once they get big enough.

Hello, babies.