Understanding Natural Light and Seasonality Getting your lighting right is one of the most important steps in growing your own food indoors. Most of the existing information you’ll find online classifies light, and plants’ requirements, as “low”, “medium” or “bright”...
How much light do fruit trees need to grow? The total amount of light needed for fruit Growing fruit is an energy intensive process, and fruit trees have the highest light needs of any edible plant you can grow. In nature they are used to having a full view of the...
Taking Care of Indoor Fruit Trees Growing fruit trees is a bit different than other indoor edible plants - they’re much bigger, slower growing, and longer lived. From potting a live plant to root pruning, there are a few special skills you’ll need. This blog offers a...
A surprising amount of fruit trees are grown in containers - it’s a trick that outdoor growers use to grow tropical fruits in cooler climates (they bring the plants inside for the winter). Naturally tree roots are able to extend as deep or wide as they like to access...
How to Grow Fruit Indoors Growing a fruit tree has some nice perks over traditional house plants - their flowers have a delightful aroma and the fruits add a splash of color. They need lots of sun and space, and the total amount of fruit you get is pretty modest, so...
You tend a vegetable plant through its entire lifecycle; starting by seed, you’ll sprout, prune a tidy plant, pollinate flowers, feel for perfect ripeness - and maybe even collect some seeds for the next time. This blog gives you a complete guide to all of the...
In addition to light and care, vegetables need plenty of space, nutrients, and water. In order to give the plant the right supply of these things, using a well designed planter makes all the difference. In this blog we’ll review the different vegetables needs,...
Vegetables have very high light needs - it's likely that you’ll benefit from a grow light even if it’s just to supplement your sunshine. Fortunately, (unlike herbs and lettuce that we keep in a “perpetual spring”) veggies can have lights on for up to 16 hours a day,...
It may come as a surprise, but many vegetables can grow well indoors. They need a bit more light and space than herbs or lettuce, but there’s productive and beautiful options that are well worth it. Fast growers, like cucumbers, can be first picked in just 2 months...
The biggest thing we hear regarding the woes of starting a garden is “but I have absolutely no space!” We hear your cry of claustrophobia, we do. And we raise you a recycled bottle, a vertical garden, and some simple creativity. All we’re saying is, you probably have...
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