4 Ways to Grow Food Indoors

From: Gardeners Supply - Friday Jan 29,2021 02:01 pm

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Don't let cold, wet weather or lack of garden space prevent you from enjoying a year-round harvest of fresh veggies and herbs. You can grow many types of food indoors; the key is to provide enough light. Some crops will grow on a sunny windowsill; others do better under regular grow lights, and fruiting crops like cherry tomatoes need super-bright lights. Here are five ways to get growing:

Pictured: Microgreens growing in a seed starting tray

Microgreens - Sow seeds of individual crops or, better yet, a special microgreen blend, in a shallow container filled with seed-starting mix. Place the container in a sunny window or under grow lights and keep the soil moist. In just a few weeks your microgreens will be ready to harvest by using scissors to cut them just above the soil line.

Leaf lettuce, spinach, kale, and other leafy greens grow well indoors. Most prefer cool room temperature and although they’ll grow in a sunny window, they’ll do better under grow lights.

Pictured: Salad greens being harvested from an indoor light garden.

Pictured: Herbs growing in small pots on a counter.

When you plan your indoor garden, include at least one herb. Few plants pack as much punch as herbs; they’re a must in most cuisines, adding essential flavors, scents, and color. Many herbs will do well on a sunny windowsill or under grow lights. Sow seeds of cilantro and basil for a fast harvest. Thyme and sage, on the other hand, take longer to germinate and reach harvest stage but will continue to grow for months or more; consider purchasing small plants rather than starting these from seed so you can snip a few sprigs right away.

Pictured: Tomatoes growing in pots under a countertop light garden.

Growing fruiting crops, such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and squash, takes more space and time, and brighter lights.It takes a lot of energy for plants to produce foliage, flowers, and fruits, so high-output LED grow lights, such as those in our Bamboo Light Gardens, are a must. Look for compact or dwarf varieties for indoor growing. Tomato varieties touted for hanging baskets, for example, are good choices. Compare the “days to maturity” in plant descriptions and look for the fastest maturing; however, plants grown indoors will take longer to mature because grow lights — no matter how bright — can’t match outdoor sunlight.

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