11 Best Indoor Gardening Systems for Fresh Produce Year-Round
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Anyone whose pasta tastes better when they're topped with basil they grew themselves needs an indoor gardening system. The best part? You can grow anything you'd plant in the ground in one of these hydroponics systems, so if you're less into herbs and more into fruits, veggies, or flowers, you'll want to embrace your green thumb year-round—especially because they're shockingly easy to use. Most, in fact, are self-watering and don't require soil or sunlight.
That said, there may not be much physical exertion required to actually grow your plants, but there is some effort required to find the best one for you, your space, and your meals. Luckily, we tapped three gardening experts who can help guide your shopping process and answer some often-asked questions, including the most basic: How do indoor garden systems work? "A hydroponics system, sometimes called a smart garden, grows plants inside." Jane Dobbs, a U.K.-based gardener with 10 years of experience, says, "It doesn't matter where you live; this technology allows you to grow any plants in controlled conditions regardless of the weather. In fact, plants grow faster and more predictably because of the stable environment."
So, you may wonder, who are indoor garden systems meant for? Anyone who likes to grow their own produce, of course. There's no need to carve out a massive nook in your kitchen or get rid of your countertop appliances to make space for your new indoor garden because plenty of our picks are small enough to tuck in a corner or on the edge of your prep space. Shop our favorites, ahead.
Jane Dobbs is a London-based gardener with 10 years of experience. She's currently serving as the gardening department leader of Allan's Gardeners, a landscape business that operates throughout the United Kingdom. When she's not managing her own personal flower garden on her London balcony, she and her team of professional landscapers aid in London's efforts to make the city more green with garden projects in nooks and crannies of the bustling metropolis.
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