Indoor Gardening

Herbs, salad greens, microgreens, spider plants and small peppers suit indoor spaces. Pick plants that match your light level, since most edible crops need a bright window or a grow light to stay healthy. Start small and add more as you learn.

Often yes. Few windows deliver enough light for edible crops, especially in winter. A full spectrum LED on a timer fills the gap and keeps plants compact, so it is the most useful first upgrade. Hours of light matter as much as brightness.

Inspect new plants before bringing them home, avoid overwatering and keep leaves clean. Sticky traps catch fungus gnats and aphids early. Isolate any infested plant so pests do not spread to the others. Early action prevents most infestations from spreading.

Any pot with drainage holes and a saucer works. Terracotta dries faster, plastic holds moisture longer. Match pot size to the plant, because oversized pots keep soil wet for too long and invite root problems. Cleaning the saucer regularly also helps.