I live in an apartment on the 14th floor and don't have a kitchen window or a yard to grow an herb garden. I do have a large sliding glass door to offer light. Is it possible to grow herbs from seed in my place? I do have a balcony, but Virginia gets too cold at times. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
Grow them in a box or some planters on your balcony! My favorite is the long planting box that hangs on the balcony rail. If it gets too cold bring them in and lay a plastic sheet on the rug to protect the floors, or you could put plastic bags over them outside to protect from freezing on a cold winter night.
You'll probably end up replanting the whole thing every year anyhow, which is what I do. Ends up being about $15/ year to have fresh herbs to cook with.
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June 5th, 2009 at 5:17 am
You would probably need hydroponic grow lights.
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June 5th, 2009 at 5:37 am
a simple florescent light should be all you need to provide enough light for an herb garden. But make sure it stays on long enough for the growth cycles of your herbs (12 hours on / 12 hours off typically ) …
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June 5th, 2009 at 5:42 am
Grow them in a box or some planters on your balcony! My favorite is the long planting box that hangs on the balcony rail. If it gets too cold bring them in and lay a plastic sheet on the rug to protect the floors, or you could put plastic bags over them outside to protect from freezing on a cold winter night.
You'll probably end up replanting the whole thing every year anyhow, which is what I do. Ends up being about $15/ year to have fresh herbs to cook with.
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