The light would be the independent variable as it is not known how much light each plant will absorb. The plants and the color of the lights would be the dependent since I can control which seeds and color are chosen.

By manipulating the amount of light each plant receives, we can observe the effects on growth and development. The color of the lights will also play a role in determining how each plant responds to different wavelengths of light. This can help us determine the optimal conditions for plant growth and potentially even draw conclusions about how different colors of light affect photosynthesis.