Apr 14 2007
Correct Soil for Indoor Vegetable Gardens
Unless you happen to have a plot of dirt in the middle of your living room floor, an indoor garden will probably occur in a variety of containers. This can be a very successful method of gardening, as long as you begin with the right plants and the correct soil for indoor vegetable gardens. The biggest advantage to gardening in a controlled environment like your home is that you greatly reduce the risk of pests getting into your crops, and there is no weeding involved! By including the correct soil for indoor vegetable gardens, along with other factors like sufficient sunlight, you can enjoy fresh vegetables year round.
What is the Correct Soil for Indoor Vegetable Gardens?
The correct soil for your indoor vegetable garden will tend to be lighter weight than your average garden soil outside. For this reason, it is not a good idea to simply fill your indoor containers with your outdoor soil. This dirt becomes too heavy in a container to allow for the drainage that container plants require. It will also keep sufficient air amounts from getting to the roots of your plants, which is a requirement for roots to thrive. The other problem with your outdoor garden soil is that it introduces weeds and pests into your indoor garden environment. It is better to select a potting soil from your nursery that will provide the essential nutrients as well as the proper consistency that will result in healthy roots and plants.
The Ph of the correct soil for an indoor vegetable garden should be around 6.5. If you are unsure about the Ph in your container, you can purchase a soil test from your nursery and then add the necessary nutrients once you know what type of soil you are working with. If you prefer, you can create your own potting soil by using equal parts of peat moss, garden loam and builder’s sand. Make sure that you add a slow release fertilizer to the mix as well. Keep in mind that once you have the correct soil for your indoor vegetable garden, you will need to continue to feed your plants since the nutrients in a container are used up more quickly.
Growing your own fresh vegetables and herbs indoors can offer you an opportunity to indulge in your favorite hobby even when the snow is flying outside. By selecting the correct soil for your indoor vegetable garden, you greatly increase your odds of a successful and bountiful harvest.
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