What if we told you that you could grow fresh vegetables, offseason, without ever having to leave the comfort of your home? We know that not everyone is an outdoor gardener and we have to respect that. We also respect that you may want to grow tomatoes in the dead of winter and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. The answer; indoor tower garden and lighting
Yes, you can grow a garden that thrives indoors with the right tools – and creating an indoor tower garden with adequate lighting is a great place to start. We’re going to take a look at everything you need to know about indoor tower gardens and the lighting they require so you can get started.
What is a Tower Garden?
Now that you’ve decided that you want to start an indoor tower garden, let’s get to the basics. A tower garden is a type of vertical garden and a hydroponic growing system. It’s a way of growing plants without soil in a small space. As you may have guessed, it stretches vertically, giving it it’s tower-like appearance.
What Are the Benefits of a Tower Garden?
Tower gardens are marketed as a space saver, which is certainly true. That said, they have other benefits, too. These gardens are good for the environment. They use less water and energy than a typical indoor or outdoor garden would. Most tower gardens are also aeroponic systems, which means that you can grow your garden indoors or outdoors, whichever you prefer.
Some additional benefits to a tower garden include:
- They are watered from the top down – this means that even though your tower garden contains multiple pots, you only need to water one in order for all of your plants to reap the benefits.
- The flow-through design of a vertical garden prevents overwatering and root rot.
- Tower gardens are great for growing all kinds of plants from strawberries to flowers and herbs.
Where Can I Find a Tower Garden?
- A Simple Space Saving Garden Solution: Plant & Stack
- Grow More Healthy Organic Fruits/Veggies/Flowers @ Home (Strawberries, Tomatoes, Peppers, Herbs, Greens, Green Beans, Beets...)
- Smart & Efficient: Watering The Top Pot Will Self Water The Tiers Below. Take Care Of 20 Plants By Watering 1 Pot
- Mr Stacky Proudly Made In The USA - Food Safe - UV Protected
- (5) Large Heavy Duty 18 Inch Diameter Stackable Planters - 16x16x38 - 64 Quart
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There are many options available on Amazon when it comes to selecting the vertical garden that’s right for you. One of the most common types of vertical planters is the five-tier design. A good example of this style is the Mr. Stacky 5 Tiered Vertical Gardening Planter. This vertical garden contains 20 pots, is food safe, and is UV protected. This is an important feature whether you’re keeping your tower garden indoors or you decide to move it outdoors so you aren’t relying only on artificial grow lighting.
- Indoor/Outdoor - Space Saving - Perfect Gift Idea - 12 Planting Locations
- UV Protected - Flow Through Design - Just Water The Top
- (3) Mr. Stacky Pots
- Imagine strawberries in the patio or an herb garden on the kitchen counter
- Keep all your herbs in one location - Great for hydroponics and soil syst
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The Aquarius CiCi 6 Tier Stacking Flower Pot Tower has six-tiers, which is another common design. You’ll rarely see a tower garden over six-tiers so this is one of the most generous sizes out there. That’s not all, though, you can also remove tiers from this one or use the six flower pots individually so you have a few options. Each flower pot has room for three plants which means it can hold a total of 18. This tower garden has four wheels and is flexible which makes it easy to wheel your plant indoors, outdoors, or to another corner of the room. It also comes in six colors ranging from white to a bright purple.
Lighting
Your tower garden needs a full coverage LED Indoor Grow Light to make sure all of your planters get the amount of light they need to thrive. A grow light fixture that hangs over all of your plants rather than individual grow bulbs is your best bet.
Without grow lights, you won’t be able to successfully grow your plants indoors. Although there are multiple options available, including florescent and incandescent, LED grow lights are the most effective. These full-spectrum LED lights are color optimized for plant growth. They contain the right amount of both red and blue lighting to allow your plants to achieve certain goals.
By using an LTD grow light, you give your plants the same things they would get from what they exposure to direct sunlight. This includes:
- Chlorophyll absorption
- Photosynthesis
- Growth and development of strong roots
- Flowering
- Budding
- 🌱 INSTANT ENERGY SAVINGS - Save more than 50% on your lighting and HVAC bill versus traditional fluorescents.
- 🌱 READY TO GROW - Comes with (4) Active Grow Plug & Play 12W T5 High Output LED tubes designed specifically for horticulture use with a high total PBAR (280-800nm) output of 123 μmol/sec.
- 🌱 SUN WHITE FULL SPECTRUM - Utilizes the latest phosphor chip technology to mimic natural sunlight conditions which are perfect for all stages of plant growth. The high CRI 95 light makes plant colors more VIVID and easy to see any issues with plant development. Red and deep-red wavelengths increase photosynthesis rates and speed up plant growth via the Emerson effect.
- 🌱 DAISY CHAINABLE - Connect up to 8 fixtures on one 120V circuit to make for an easier and cleaner installation.
- 🌱 LONG LIFE & GUARANTEE - Lamps feature an extra-long 30,000 hour lifetime & fixtures feature a 3-year warranty. Active Grow is locally based in Seattle, WA providing same day response and friendly suppo
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Indoor LED grow light fixtures are generally on the pricier side but are definitely worth it if you’re serious about setting up an indoor tower garden. A great example is the Active Grow T5 High Output LED Grow Light Fixture. This indoor LED grow light fixture is ideal for hydroponics and vertical racks, giving you up to 4 x 8-foot coverage, depending on the option you choose.
- EASY TO USE AEROPONIC SYSTEM FOR YOUR HOME: The systems use aeroponic technology, allowing for increased air and oxygen to the root zone, promoting greater growth. Grow 27 plants in a small space measuring just 36 from corner to corner; 77 tall including tent, wheelbase, bucket and tower. Well suited for beginners and advanced hydroponic farmers
- 2-IN-1 CONVERTIBLE SYSTEM, EASY SET-UP: Grow indoors all year round; remove the indoor kit and grow outdoors during warmer months. The system is delivered in one box measuring 22” x 25” x 27”; Detailed installation guide included; 2 hour assembly, no tools required; Seeds not included
- GROW SMART & EAT HEALTHY: Hydroponic and aeroponic systems use a fraction of land and water compared to traditional gardening. Growing your own food at home is a sustainable food source, while also addressing food safety and security in today’s changing world
- PREMIUM QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTALLY COMPLIANT: We make our systems with the highest quality components. The system Includes the Sicce Syncra Silent 1.5 pump, 6 x 23W foldable Tri-band LED bars, full spectrum lights covering 400-700nm, Oxford D600 tent material with highly reflective white interior panels and Smart WiFi Timer for light and irrigation automation. Aerospring are manufactured in Singapore and adheres to strict quality assurance and environmental standards
- EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SUPPORT & COMMUNITY: We pride ourselves on our customer service and support. Aerospring owners get exclusive access to our online community, for growing tips, grow guides, troubleshooting and guida
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Now, if you’re looking for an indoor tower garden and lighting system all in one, we found a great option for you. Although it is a little pricey, if you have the money to spare and are serious about your desire for an indoor tower garden, then the Aerospring Indoor Hydroponic System could be the right fit. With this all-in-one grower’s system, you can grow up to 27 plants in 10 square feet plus it contains a full spectrum LED panel. This vertical garden has absolutely everything you need to grow your plants indoors or outdoors and is suitable to grow almost anything.
How Do I Grow Plants Without Soil?
- OMRI listed for Organic use
- Complete Plant Nutrition - All 90 macro, micro, trace, and ultra-trace mineral nutrients
- More Blooms, Greener Lawns, Bigger Yeilds, and Better Tasting Plants
- Restores Depleted Minerals In Soils and Plants
- Non-Toxic - Safe for Children and P
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While you can use soil in your indoor tower garden, it’s not absolutely necessary. As mentioned, vertical gardens are generally hydroponic systems. This means that you can grow your plants in either sand, soil, or liquid with added nutrients. As long as your plants are given the nutrients that it would have received from the soil, you’re good to go.
A great example of a hydroponic liquid solution would be the OceanSolution 2-0-3 Plant Food. This plant food provides all 90 of the macro, micro, trace, and ultra-trace mineral nutrients that your plants need to thrive and is a perfect soil supplement for your tower garden.
Conclusion
We hope we have given you some great inspiration when it comes to building an indoor tower garden. Although they do require some initial investment, you’re going to love the benefits of these compact, vertical garden designs.
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