Yes, you can spend (as I have in the past) hundreds and hundreds of dollars ($700-$1,000) on professional plant stands. These are the four and five tiered varieties where each shelf is 4' long and approximately 24" wide. The professional light fixtures accommodate two florescent tubes (usually of the 40 watt variety) and the tubes are optimally spaced at 11" apart which maximizes light coverage over the 4' x 2' shelf that it is designed to illuminate.
The challenge with these professional carts is - most growers can't afford them! Ahhh, but there is an alternative to these very functional yet pricey stands. The answer can be found at your local Costco or Home Depot in the form of chrome plated food & beverage carts.
The last one I purchased at Costco set me back $84.00 (this is the cheapest I've found them). Then I head over to Home Depot and buy four (4) hanging florescent fixtures (these fixtures now come with the option of either 32 or 40 watt bulbs). I've been buying the 32 watt variety lately. Why? Just because. These hanging fixtures cost around $26.00 each ($104 for four). The light bulbs run around $6.00 for two so those will set you back another $24.00.
Total cost for this economy setup? $212...a far cry from $700!
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