Q: Are florescent lights specifically designed for plants worth the extra expense? A: If you are really serious about growing plants indoors, especially flowering plants, the answer is yes. The fancy florescent lights emit more of the red and blue wavelengths plants prefer. If what you do most under lights is start seeds, then a regular florescent light is all you need. The difference in price can be considerable: a regular light is about $1.49 versus $60 for a grow light.
