Sunday, May 13, 2012

Selecting The Right Indoor Gardening Supplies

By Cheri Knowles


Anyone who has the proper indoor gardening supplies can learn how to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs without ever leaving the house. Caring for a garden is relaxing for most people and allows them to get rid of stress. The fresh bounty from the garden is an inexpensive source of fresh food to feed the family.

Planting seeds in ordinary pots is a great way for beginners to get started. Gardeners looking for a new challenge can learn to grow plants in water, a method called hydroponics. Instead of growing in soil, the plant grows in a nutrient rich water solution. Another interesting method is aeroponics. Plants hang suspended while the roots are sprayed with a mist containing growth nutrients.

Plants need plenty of light. Unless there is a room inside that receives copious amounts of sunlight, the gardener will have to invest in an artificial lighting system. Choices include fluorescent, high pressure sodium, metal halide and LED fixtures.

LED lights produce minimal heat and eliminate the need for venting. They cost a little more but are more energy efficient and less expensive to operate than other light options. Different color LED lights work best during different stages of growth.

The early stages require blue light for proper growth of vegetation. The flowering response happens later in the cycle in response to red light. Many growers control their lights with an electric timer.

Anyone who gathers the proper Indoor Gardening Supplies can grow a variety of plants inside. Beginners have great success with herbs because they are easy to grow. Lettuce does not require a lot of light and it grows quickly. As skills improve, individuals can add even great variety to their garden.




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