{"id":766,"date":"2013-10-24T10:38:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-24T16:38:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2016-07-03T12:04:23","modified_gmt":"2016-07-03T18:04:23","slug":"growing-produce-with-an-indoor-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pantryparatus.com\/articles\/growing-produce-with-an-indoor-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing Produce with an Indoor Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you love making food as much as I do, having your own indoor garden right in the kitchen is a fantastic way of getting your herbs and veggies as fresh as they can get. Cultivate your own countertop garden with this simple indoor garden how-to guide, with tips on what you can grow and how to take care of your countertop plants!<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to cultivate your own indoor garden<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Having your own produce garden in the kitchen makes it easier for you to just pick fresh herbs and vegetables, and then take them straight to the cutting board. Now, the question: what do I do first to make my own indoor container garden?<\/span><\/p>\n

Find the right location for your indoor garden
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When choosing the location for your indoor herb garden or veggie garden, select the area that gets plenty of light, air, and space. Your windowsill is the ideal place, since the brighter the area, the better it would be for your herbs and vegetables. And if you do place your plants beside the window, make sure the area is clear of overhanging tree trunks or shade.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let air circulate properly by opening the windows every day for an hour or so to give the plants a breather. As for temperature, make sure that wherever you put your plants is neither too hot nor too cold. Plants have varying needs, so read up on them before planting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Select your pot or plant box<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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There are plenty of things from the kitchen that you can use as a plant box or pot for your indoor vegetable garden or herb garden. Anything from old galvanized pails to chipped crockery and ceramic pitchers will work, as long as the container you’ve chosen is six inches high (for those crawling roots). Don’t forget to drill drainage holes on your planter as well!<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the right kind of soil mix<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Regular garden soil will compact and suffocate your indoor plants, so choose plant soil that is rich in vitamins but drains fast. Your local gardening store can help you look for the right kind of mix, so don’t be afraid to ask them! Using the right soil mix prevents stunted growth and bad-tasting food.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to grow in your countertop garden<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

There are plenty of herbs and vegetables you can grow in your kitchen, so I’ve selected a few that we use every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Basil:<\/strong> best for adding some spice to your soups and salads, basil needs plenty of sunlight and room to grow, so keep this plant in a bigger container.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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