grow fresh vegetables at home throughout the winter

 How to grow fresh vegetables at home throughout the winter

Before we start the new planting season in the spring, we give our soul the rest it needs in the winter. When the temperature drops, we often reach the heart charge to put on the table. But after eating fresh, crunchy vegetables throughout the summer, we all yearn for the taste of green. Some of us are lucky enough to live somewhere with a climate that allows us to grow vegetables continuously throughout the year. But for those looking out the window at the icy landscape and longing to eat a crunchy salad, winter can be a bit dark.

Of course, we can go to the grocery store and buy pink, unseasoned tomatoes or double the price of zucchini, which we could not afford last August.

Instead, why not turn your efforts inward.

When discussing home-grown food, many people think of large hydroponic systems as luxurious growth lamps that require a ton of time and effort, not to mention an expensive system.

But I'm not talking about it.

During the winter months, the need for rest is not limited to our soil; That's us too.

So, I’m not talking about serving all your fresh vegetables to your whole house in the summer. No one has the space or time for that.

Adding our tough winter food with a few fresh vegetables, you can easily grow it on the window or countertop. As the prices of groceries increase every little bit, we can do it ourselves.

Let’s look at some of the things that can grow quickly and easily inside your home this winter.

What to grow?

Actually, this is yours, but in cold weather in general, crops and vegetables that do not take up a ton of room are best.

For example, growing watermelon in your room in December may not be the best idea. But you can also place a micro tomato plant on a window sill or coffee table with a Swiss chart in your window.

Remember, we do not want to plant anything in a row this year. One or two plants of any kind are most likely.

If you have space and light, you will be limited only by pollination.

As long as what you want to grow is self-pollinating, you can grow it inside.

It is true that things like eggplant, tomatoes, and squash can use little help, but it is very easy to do. Meredith described in his article how to pollinate squash by hand. It only takes a few seconds, and the same process works for eggplant and tomatoes. Fast-growing vegetables are the best bet for getting some extra crunch in your winter diet. And most of these "fast foods" contain nutritious fluff that comes in handy in the winter and winter - such as cress, greens, beet greens, Swiss chart, and radish.

Sprouts are another great option, especially for those who are not well lit. These crunchy little greens are ridiculously easy to grow.

My children are the germination in our home. You can use them in salads, in sandwiches instead of lettuce, toasted with ramen noodles and stew-fries.

A sprouting jar takes up little space on your counter and only takes a few minutes to start them. In addition, you can enjoy them within a few days of the sprouts starting!

Where to grow it?

Another question you may have about growing food at home: Where to grow the ingredients? It's totally yours. However, there are some things you need to keep in mind.

You need to choose a place that receives about 8 hours of light a day. The south-facing window is best for this. If you have a solar room, make good use of it!

If you have houseplants, look for places where they are happy, and then start from there.

You can always use growing lights to get the job done. You can choose to use them exclusively or to complement your natural light. The good thing about Crow Lights these days is that you can find relatively small ones that don’t stick like thumbs up.

I have two of these and I love them! (So ​​is my mayor lemon tree!)

One of the best places in your home for a small winter garden is a window. These places are often left unused. Why not use them in growing food?

If you have a particular draft window, you may want to protect it from the weather at first, but there is no reason why you should not grow vegetables yet.

What should I grow it for?

Set in the sunny window The folded small window boxes will look good depending on what you are growing. Keep in mind that most windows will be cool at this time of year, so you may want to limit growing them in cold weather crops. Micro peas, lettuce, cabbage, bok choy, and radish look good in window boxes.

These particular window boxes look beautiful in any decor and fit nicely on a window. If you do not like the idea of ​​having something that your cat can knock, hang the Macrame plant holders in your window. Not only do they work, but they also keep the plants safe and they look beautiful hanging on your window. You can even create them yourself. Depending on how hot the room you plan to grow your vegetables for, you can use a houseplant pot. When removed from the garden system, many vegetables are grown beautifully indoors.

If you want to be serious about growing microgreens or greens, there are some great countertop systems with built-in grow lights.