I have vegetable plants growing under CFL (compact flourescent Lights) and everything I read says 1-3 inches?

everything says to put them 1-2 inches away from the plants leaves but I appear to be burning them. Any suggestions from anyone who has grown edible fruits/veggies with flourescent?

I have vegetable plants growing under CFL (compact flourescent Lights) and everything I read says 1-3 inches?
Yes the lights do have to be close. The only advice I can give you is to provide the most light possible with out the leaves of the plant feeling to very warm. You may have to play with the distance until you get the amount of space between the lights and you vegetables. Just check your plants regularly. Good Luck!