Growing plants indoors offers an excellent opportunity for year-round gardening, even in confined spaces. This comprehensive guide is designed for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, providing all the essential advice needed for success. Important aspects of indoor gardening will be covered, including selecting a grow box, using LED lights, choosing soil, fertilizers, pots and climate management. Adhere to these recommendations to increase your chances and enjoy a flourishing indoor garden.
When choosing a grow room, take into account the space you have available and the number of plants you wish to grow. Growing rooms vary in size, from small boxes for one or two plants to large boxes for dozens of plants. We recommend starting with a 60x60cm box.
In all the selections available on the market. One category stands out from the rest for the quality of its materials. We're talking about HOMEbox.
HOMEbox uses an exclusive technology called PAR+, which reflects more light while reducing heat.
Secret Jardin brand growing stations are ideal for getting started. They include all the equipment you need to get started: tent, lighting system, ventilation system, timer and dimmer...The grow stations also feature a reflective Mylar inner lining (90%), which maximizes light distribution and minimizes energy loss.
You'll be completely satisfied with this grow station, thanks to its ease of installation and clip systems that allow you to assemble it very quickly. Its low power consumption (24V) and its composition make it resistant to humidity.
It's perfect for growing all kinds of herbs and vegetables, such as basil, oregano, thyme, peppers and tomatoes, and includes removable shelves that can be positioned according to the growth stage of your crops.
As you can see, this growing station is a wise choice for anyone wishing to start growing indoors.
For a 60x60 cm grow box, it's essential to have adequate LED lighting power. The Indoor light team is here to advise you.
LEDs with a wattage of 150 to 250 watts are very efficient, and a 200W LED lamp can be quite large for a grow box of this size. Modern LEDs are often designed to cover a full spectrum, which is ideal for all growth phases. Choose LEDs rather than HPS lamps, as they produce much less heat.
And now it's down to your budget to get started with indoor growing.
At Indoor Light, we offer several LED horticultural lamps for a 60x60cm box:
- ATS 200W Pro from Lumatek
- The Skull 240W by Stolasis
- Grizzly 180W by Calitek
- Cosmorrow 100W Upgradable Kit from Secret Jardin
And now it's up to you to decide how much you want to spend on indoor cultivation.
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Selecting the right air extractor is crucial to maintaining a healthy and optimal environment in your grow box.
First of all, noise can play a crucial role, especially if your grow box is located in a living environment. Look for extractors with low noise levels, usually expressed in decibels (dB). As a general rule, an acceptable noise level is between 20 and 30 dB. It's important not to choose an extractor that's too powerful, as this could result in an over-suctioned grow room, with harmful consequences for your plants and your cubicle.
Secondly, when you're growing plants that give off intense odors, it's essential to use an activated charcoal filter to neutralize the odors.
Make sure that your extractor is compatible with a charcoal filter, and that the airflow remains adequate once the filter has been installed.
For a 60x60 cm cubicle, we recommend an air extractor with an airflow of 200 to 400 m3/h and charcoal filters of 150 to 400 m3/h.
Accessories are essential to create the ideal environment for your plants to thrive.
It's important to provide you with the right accessories, such as textile or plastic pots for optimum root density, and programmers for LED lighting. We recommend using a quality potting soil such as light-mix or all-mix to provide your seedlings and cuttings with the nutrients they need right from the start.
heating mat and fans will help you maintain the right temperature. To manage humidity levels, you'll need an ultrasonic humidifier.
Don't forget to wear safety goggles when working with LED lighting.
The right fertilizers on a regular basis will ensure vigorous growth for your plants, herbs, fruit and vegetables. Our Indoor Light advisors offer you packs of different brands such as Plagron, Biobizz, Hydropassion et Terra Aquatica, to provide your plants with all the nutrients they need for growth and flowering.
Don't hesitate to contact us for more information and advice, our Indoor Light team will be there to help you achieve the best possible results and make your first experience in indoor growing as easy as possible.
We've looked at various aspects and recommendations in this blog for getting started with indoor growing. By incorporating these elements and the right equipment into your practice, you'll establish an ideal growing space for your plants, giving them the opportunity to thrive from the moment they are sown through to full bloom. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, these recommendations will help you create a healthy and productive indoor environment.