Even if there is no courtyard, you can use the indoor space to grow fruits and vegetables. You can still eat fresh vegetables without leaving the door in the cold winter. According to Parade Home and Garden, indoor fruit gardens have many advantages, allowing people to eat the greenest ingredients throughout the year, and there is no need to worry about bad weather or flies that will destroy the harvest. Just use a few simple tools, choose plant varieties, and be patient. Whether you are a veteran or a novice, you can enjoy the harvest at home in a few weeks.
In plant selection, space, light and growth time need to be considered. Leaf vegetables such as spinach, sweet blue, borer and arugula are very suitable for beginners because they are easy to grow and grow quickly. Vanilla plants include role who likes sunlight and warmth, mint that doesn’t like exposure and proper water, thyme that does not require constant water, and sage that needs sunshine. They do not need too much space.
As long as there are deeper containers, the indoors can also be planted with small squids with short growth cycles and do not require too deep containers. They can be harvested in 3 to 4 weeks. Deeper containers can be made of squids and beets.
If indoor vegetables have achieved some success and want to challenge the next level, you can try plants that require more light, water and care such as tomatoes, bell peppers, and strawberries. Smaller tomato varieties such as "Tiny Tim" are very suitable for indoor varieties, which require 12 to 16 hours of sunshine a day; bell peppers and chili require a lot of sunshine, and so are strawberries.
It is also important to create a suitable environment. Most vegetables need to be in containers 6 to 12 inches deep, and drainage holes are needed at the bottom of the pot to avoid water loss and cause root rot. If natural light is insufficient, it is necessary to use sunlight, LED plant growth light or all-slucent plant growth light imitating sunlight to promote plant growth.
Soil should be selected for high-quality, well-drained cultivation soil designed for fruits and vegetables, and avoid the use of general garden soil, as it may contain harmful insects and vectors. The cultivation soil usually lacks the necessary growth, so organic fertilizers need to be applied regularly. The indoor level is relatively stable than the outdoor level, so just water until the soil is moistened.
If the room is dry due to warm air, use a small wettor, or place a small plate of water next to the plant to increase moisture. Most vegetables prefer 60 degrees to 70 degrees Celsius, so they should be away from the heat source and ensure air circulation. A small fan can be placed next to the plants to prevent numbness and bacteria, and even help pollinate.
After the indoor garden is established, you need to pay attention to the four key items: water, light, pollination, pruning and harvest. In addition to suitable amounts of water, water must be drained from the base of the plant to avoid leaves to prevent plant rot. As the plant grows, the distance between the light and the plant needs to be adjusted appropriately.
If you want to get the plant results, you may need to wield the plants lightly or use a small brush to help pollinate the flowers. Finally, pruning plants regularly, especially leaves, can promote healthy growth.
Responsible editor: Gu Zihuan