I Turned This Empty Stand Into an Indoor Garden! | Spider Farmer 6-Tier Grow Light Setup, by Tee Nola⚜️ on YouTube. 25 min 5 s.
- Video length
- 25 min 5 s
- Time to do it
- 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Clear a level spot near an outlet and unbox the kit. Lay out the poles, shelves, screws and light bars, and check the parts against the parts list before you start.
Build the frame from the bottom up. Slide the legs into the base connectors, add the middle uprights, and tighten every screw only finger tight until the whole frame is square.
Fit the wire shelves onto the frame at even heights. Press each shelf down until it sits flat on its clips, then go back and fully tighten all the frame screws.
Mount the grow light bars under each shelf. Clip or screw them in place, then run the cords down one leg and secure them with the included clips so they stay clear of the shelves.
Plug the lights into a power strip and switch them on. Check that every bar lights up and that no cord is pulled tight or hanging loose.
Drape the tent cover over the frame. Pull it down over the top and sides, and line up any zipped openings so you can reach the shelves without removing the cover.
Set your seedling trays on the shelves. Put taller plants on the lower tiers and shorter, newer seedlings closer to the lights.
Adjust the light height so the bars sit a few inches above the tops of the seedlings. Raise the lights as the plants grow so leaves do not touch the bars.
Check the setup daily. Water trays as needed, keep the cover vents open for airflow, and confirm the lights run on your chosen schedule.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep screws loose until the whole frame is assembled, or the legs will not line up with the shelf holes.
Do not let seedlings touch the light bars, since close contact can scorch leaves.
Run cords down the back leg and away from watering trays to avoid splashes near the plugs.
Use a timer on the power strip so your lights turn on and off at the same time each day.
Questions
Do I need the tent cover for seed starting?
No. The cover helps hold warmth and humidity, but you can start seeds on the open stand if your room is already warm and humid enough.
How close should the grow lights be to my seedlings?
Start a few inches above the tallest leaves and raise the bars as plants grow. Watch for pale or scorched leaves and adjust the height.
Can one person assemble the stand alone?
Yes, but it is easier with a second person to hold the frame upright while you fit the shelves and tighten screws.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
