Apartment Gardening 101: 3 Golden Rules for Indoor Plants
You want to start a home garden, but you live in an apartment and lack a backyard. The good news? You do not need an outdoor plot to grow fresh, organic produce. Container gardening brings the farm straight to your living room, but growing indoors requires a slightly different approach than planting outside.
If you are using the Plantoo Grow Kit, you already have the premium supplies you need. Here are three golden rules to ensure your indoor sprouts turn into a thriving harvest.
1. Get the Soil Right You cannot just use dirt from your backyard for indoor plants. A quality, all-purpose indoor potting mix is designed to give your plant the right balance of drainage and nutrients. Thankfully, your Plantoo kit includes the perfect, pre-measured ratio of organic Soil Mix, Cocopeat, and Vermicompost to give your seeds a lightweight, breathable foundation.
2. Master the Watering Technique The biggest beginner mistake is overwatering. The golden rule is to check before you water: stick your finger about an inch into the soil, and if it is dry, it is time to water. If it is still damp, wait a few more days. When your seeds are just starting, use the included Plantoo spray bottle to gently mist the topsoil without drowning the delicate new roots.
3. Rotate for Balanced Growth Have you ever noticed your indoor plants leaning heavily toward the window? Plants actively seek out their light source. To avoid a lopsided plant, just give the pot a quarter-turn every time you water. This simple habit ensures all sides of the plant get a chance to face the sun, encouraging it to grow in a much fuller, more balanced shape.