7 Easy Steps to Pick the Perfect Seedlings for Your Tower Garden

Ready to grow your dream garden but not sure how to pick the right seedlings? Don’t sweat it! We’ve got your back.

Let’s answer some of the most common questions: How many seedlings should I grow? What’s the best time to plant? How long does it take for my veggies to grow? Can I grow [insert plant] in [insert state] right now?

Grab your gardening gloves, and let’s break it down step by step! 🌱✨

1. How Many Plants Can You Grow on a Tower Garden?

First things first—know your tower! There are two main options:

• Tower Garden FLEX – 20 regular growing spaces.
• Tower Garden HOME – 32 growing spaces (16 for regular plants + 16 for baby greens).

Feeling extra ambitious? Go for the Family Garden—that’s THREE Tower Garden FLEX systems with extensions for a whopping 84 growing spaces!

You can also customize your setup with these extension kits:

• Regular Extension – 8 regular spaces.
• Baby Greens Extension – 32 baby greens spaces.
• Combo Extension – 4 regular + 16 baby greens spaces.

The possibilities are endless. Now, let’s talk about crop size.

2. Size Matters: Plan Your Crops Like a Pro 🥦

Crop size is key! Here’s a cheat sheet:

• Small & Medium Crops – Load up your Tower with as many as you want. Think herbs, lettuce, and greens.
• Large Crops – Keep it to 6 max if you’re growing outdoors. Indoors? Skip them unless you want a tomato jungle taking over your living room. 😅

Large crops like tomatoes, squash, and cucumbers need extra care, so start small if you’re a newbie.

Pro tip: Use the Crop Size Filter in the store to find the perfect fit for your setup.

3. Pollination: Time to “Bee” the Bee 🐝

Here’s the buzz: plants like tomatoes and cucumbers need pollination to produce fruit.

• Outside: Nature does the work for you with bees, bugs, and wind.
• Inside: You’ll need to hand-pollinate. Don’t worry—it’s super easy and takes just a minute or two. Check out this video for a quick how-to!

Not interested in playing bee? Stick to greens, herbs, lettuce, and flowers—they don’t need pollination.

4. Growing Season: Beat the Heat (or Cold) 🌡️

Before you start planting, think about your local weather:

• Hot Summers (90°F+)? Use the “Heat Tolerant <95°” filter to find heat-loving crops.
• Chilly Spring or Fall? Check the “Cold Tolerant” filter for frost-friendly options.
• Middle-of-the-Road Weather? Most crops will thrive. You’re golden! 🌞

5. Tomato Talk: Pick the Right Type 🍅

Tomatoes come in three categories. Choose wisely!

• Determinate (Bush Tomatoes) – Compact and grow to about 4'. Great for small spaces!
• Dwarf Indeterminate – Keep producing fruit without taking over your life (or living room).
• Indeterminate (Vining Tomatoes) – These keep growing and growing...and growing. Expect a steady tomato supply all season long.

6. Time to Harvest: Plan Around Your Schedule ⏳

Short on time? Use the Time to Harvest Filter to pick crops that match your timeline.

If you’ve got 12 weeks, choose crops with a harvest time of 6–8 weeks so you can enjoy the fruits (and veggies) of your labor before life—or the weather—changes on you.

7. How Many Seedlings Should You Grow? 🌿

Ah, the ultimate question! The answer depends on your eating habits and trial and error. Here’s a starting point:

• Lettuce: 6–8 for a salad-loving family.
• Greens: 1–2 of each variety.
• Herbs: 1 of each variety.
• Fruits & Veggies: Stick to these guidelines (and no more than 6 large crops per Tower):
  • Celery: 1–2
  • Broccoli/Cauliflower: 1 each
  • Beans/Peas: 4+
  • Cucumbers, Melons, Squash, Eggplant: 1 each
  • Peppers: 1 of each variety
  • Tomatoes: 1 of each variety (no more than 3 per Tower for sanity’s sake)
  • Strawberries: As many as you want—because who doesn’t love fresh strawberries?! 🍓

Bonus: Check What’s In Stock!

Want your seedlings ASAP? Use the In Stock Filter to see what’s available for the next shipping day. Remember:

• We ship on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Orders must be in by 5 PM Eastern the day before.

Ready to Grow? Order Your Seedlings Today! 🌱

Visit our store to get started.