Friday 6 April 2012

Fast and Easy Indoor Vegetable and Herb Gardens

By Fran Kroller

Many people are using the AeroGarden to grow organically grown edibles for their family because they know organic grown produce is a healthy alternative to store bought produce. The system can be used to grow an indoor herb garden and there is nothing that adds zest to any recipe than home grown herbs. The system is fool proof and can be used in any type of weather.

It is easy to use this kit and the instructions are easy to follow and in little time one will enjoy the harvest from his efforts. The revolutionary concept of using this system to grow vegetables, herbs, and plants, is that there is no dirt involved and therefore no mess. Plants, herbs, and vegetables, grow as large as the size of the kit used to grow plants, herbs, or vegetables.

The weather is not a factor when it comes to growing indoors so it could be snowing outside and the indoor crop will still thrive. There is no need to check the farmer's almanac to find out when seeding season starts because the indoor system works year round. There is no need to be an expert at growing plants, vegetables, or herbs, because the system is fool proof.

Vegetables grown with this system can be harvested for approximately four months. Herbs can be harvested for approximately 5 months. Plants, for instance flowers, will bloom for approximately 6 months when tended indoors.

A lot of people would like to have their own home grown vegetables but have not time to water, seed, and tend their crop. However, using an indoor system, one can take as little as 5 minutes a week to tend her crop. Most people can find at least 5 minutes every seven days to tend their crop.

The indoor growing kit is energy efficient. The kit needs less energy than a 60 watt light bulb. A little bit of water is needed to hydrate the crop and all of the nutrients required to grow a crop are found in the kit. The reason why organic foods are healthier for us is because organic foods, unlike store bought produce, is not sprayed with pesticides.

In a word the AeroGarden system can be described as foolproof. There are many advantages to growing vegetables at home. Organic vegetables are a healthy alternative to store bought produce that has been contaminated with pesticides. Home grown herbs add a zest to recipes that dried out herbs in a bottle cannot match. Since all growth takes place indoors the weather is not a factor.


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Tuesday 13 March 2012

Some Ideas For Growing Herbs Indoors

By Alan Stables

If you think about growing herbs indoor, you will realize how easy this is. Many plants can grow indoors, such as basil and oregano which grow rapidly even in your kitchen window. If you want to increase the growth of you plants, you can use an artificial grow light to add more natural light.

Various elements affect the growth of plants. Light remains one of the most important factors for indoor herb garden. It is suggested that you place your herbs in a southern window. The plants will grow stronger with the more light that they get. This is especially important during the winter months.

You can also use a grow light, which will help your plants grow fast. Various types of grow lights are available on the market. You will likely need on if you have a large herb garden at home. Installing such a light is relatively simple if you do it in a somewhat isolated area in your home.

Oregano is a favorite plant for many reasons. This herb is very easy to grow, and it provides a gardener with an abundance of flavorful leaves. These plants will flower in the fall months, and this is the best time to harvest the aromatic leaves.

Once the leaves have been dried, gardeners can use these fresh herbs to prepare tasty Italian dishes. The leaves can be stored in an airtight container and remain good for several years.

Basil is another plant that grows well indoor given that it receives a lot of light. Basil comes in wide variety of species all of which featuring unique flavors. A basil plant can be placed close to a bright window are under a grow light. The latter will ensure greater results.

Pests can sometimes affect indoor herb gardens, especially if the gardener moves plants between the outdoors and indoors. Aphids and mites are regularly attracted to herbs, and the plants should be inspected daily to ensure there are no insects. These pests are easy to see, and there are a variety of pesticides that are effective at combating an infestation.

To make sure that you have a year-long supply of fresh herbs, you will need an herb garden. Many will pick basil and oregano to sow in their garden since they grow so easily. You only need a kitchen window and a grow light. In the end, you will realize that growing herbs indoors is simple and a great way to add a tasty touch to your food.

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