Nowadays, with an active life in cities and megalopolises, it is often possible to meet a person dreaming of a corner of wildlife that grows exclusively at home. When talking about an indoor garden, the first thing that comes to mind is the window sills dotted with pots. violets, hydrangea, camellia and indoor roses.
However, you can also find such rare enthusiasts who grow unimaginable fruit plants in apartment conditions, in the form of not only such prosaic vegetables as bow, peppers, carrots and potatoes, but also a real exotic presented by pineapple, pomegranate and avocado. The small number of such gardens is due to the small area for sowing, and, more importantly, the uncertainty of a positive result. But under certain conditions, this dream is quite feasible and will be within the power of almost any novice gardener.
Most fruiting plants are capable of thriving in an apartment, while being in prosaic pots. One has only to look at such amazing indoor "giants" as Chinese rose, abutilone, spurge or ficus, and doubts about the successful implementation of the idea will disappear by themselves. But do not forget about the importance of a sufficiently large volume of the container in which the fruits will grow.
The most optimal place for growing an indoor garden would be balcony, characterized by free access of light and air, as well as the presence of a large free space. If you want to grow more whimsical plants, the balcony can always be insulated.
Which plants are suitable for indoor growing
When creating an indoor garden, it is necessary to opt for plants that are characterized by a rapid rate of fruit ripening, short stature and, if possible, capable of self-pollination. You should also not forget about the features of the frequency of watering, photosensitivity, comfortable temperature and air humidity.
Plants can be divided into three categories based on their growth rate:
- Evergreens. This species is distinguished by the preservation of foliage at any time of the year. This includes indoor bamboo, laurel, lemon, tangerine, strawberry tree, pernettia, avocado, pyracantu, lime, rosemary and sarcococcus.
- Deciduous. The peculiarity of these plants is the loss of foliage and an obvious rest period in winter. Among them are hawthorn, honeysuckle, Garnet, elderberry, quince, bean, persimmon, as well as such common plants as apricot, apple tree, plum and pear... It should be remembered that this species requires rest in the winter season, in order to avoid depletion of the plant and a lack of harvest.
- Herbaceous. This category is distinguished by the long life of its root system and the renewal of the upper, terrestrial part every year. It includes sage, raven, strawberries, actinidia and strawberries. This species also includes annual plants such as peppers, bow, cucumber, trichozant, a tomato, asparagus, carrots, garlic, lettuce and celery.
Light requirements
Depending on the preference for the intensity of illumination, there are two types of plants: light-loving and shade-tolerant. The first category prefers well-lit sunny areas, so they should be placed in front of the windows of the southern or southwestern part of the dwelling. It includes lavender, grapes, lemon balm, immortelle, grapefruit, pear etc. The second species grows well in dark places, with unwanted exposure to direct sunlight. For example: blueberries, a coffee tree, black currant, medlar and medicinal bought.
Air temperature
Control over the temperature regime is carried out depending on the frequency of plant growth. Almost all representatives of evergreens require temperatures below average (about 16-18 degrees) for keeping. With the content of deciduous, these indicators decrease (maximum temperature 8-10 degrees). It should be remembered that too low a temperature is detrimental to all types of plants, and in a particularly cold period it is necessary to insulate the place where they are kept.
Air humidity for indoor garden
Humidification of the air is one of the fundamental beneficial factors that should be considered when organizing a home garden. If it is not possible to regularly monitor the spraying of plants, then your choice should be stopped on those species that are least demanding on air humidification. it Garnet, spathiphyllum, figs, peach, laurel, orange. More attention to hydration is required coffee and tea trees, avocado, lemon, feijoa and a pineapple... At the same time, periodic moderate spraying will have a positive effect on any plant.
Watering
Watering is carried out in the same way as air humidification. Avoid dehydration in the above shade-tolerant plants. They need frequent and intense watering. Light-loving plants easily tolerate a lack of water, however, the situation should not be aggravated, with a strong lack of moisture in the soil, the growth and development of plants stops, which as a result will affect the indoor harvest.
If these recommendations are followed, the indoor garden will delight not only the eye, but will also decorate the dining table with abundant, colorful and, importantly, healthy fruits. A little time and attention is bound to have a beneficial effect on the results of such horticultural efforts.
