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 If you want good lights for seed starting and vegetative growth, just get some white LED shop lights.  We use these:

https://www.amazon.com/Kihung-Integrated-Fixture-Linkable-Electric/dp/B086X2TX9M

They work great for starting seeds and growing leafy greens indoors.  They produce a reasonable amount of heat, which helps with the seed germination.  A whole room full of them gets pretty warm, though.