What You Need to Know Before Starting Your Tower Garden Indoors
🌿 What You Need to Know Before Starting Your Tower Garden Indoors
Thinking about starting your Tower Garden indoors? 🙌 Yay! You're about to take a BIG step toward fresh, homegrown produce—without soil, without weeding, and without needing a backyard. 💃🌱
Before you plug in that pump and start dreaming of juicy tomatoes and leafy greens, let’s go over a few essentials that will set you up for success. 💡
- You'll Need Grow Lights (Unless You Live in a Glass House)
- Temperature Matters
- Indoor Gardens Still Need Good Airflow
- Don't Forget the Minerals
- Pests Can Still Be a Thing But Don't Panic
- Cleanliness - Happy Plants
- Bonus Tip: Start With Easy Wins
☀️ 1. You’ll Need Grow Lights (Unless You Live in a Glass House 😎)
Sunlight is amazing—but indoor spaces don’t usually offer enough of it to grow happy, healthy plants. That’s where grow lights come in. The Tower Garden Grow Lights are a must-have for indoor growing, providing the full spectrum of light your plants need to thrive.
Pro tip: Position the lights so they’re about 6–12 inches from the tops of your plants and keep them on for 14–16 hours a day, preferably during daylight hours to mimic nature’s rhythm. 🌞 Plants love routine, and syncing your lights with the natural day helps them grow strong and steady!
🌡️ 2. Temperature Matters
Just like us, plants have comfort zones! If your home is on the cool side, be sure to grow cool season crops. If your home is on the warm side feel free to grow some of the summer crops. Try to keep your Tower away from drafty windows, doors, or heat sources like ovens or heaters. Too hot or too cold = stressed-out plants 😩 and nobody wants that!
🌀 3. Indoor Gardens Still Need Good Airflow
Yep—even indoors, your plants need fresh air to prevent mold and help them grow strong. A simple oscillating fan nearby will keep the air moving and discourage gnats or other unwelcome guests.
Bonus: Fans also help strengthen plant stems!
🫗 4. Don’t Forget the Minerals
Your Tower Garden comes with Mineral Blend nutrients, specially designed to give your plants all the essentials. Stick to the directions and top off the reservoir weekly. Indoor setups might not evaporate as quickly as outdoor ones, but checking your water level is still key!
🐞 5. Pests Can Still Be a Thing (But Don’t Panic!)
Even indoors, your plants could attract the occasional visitor (hello, fungus gnats 👋). Keep things clean and dry on the surface, and consider using sticky traps if needed. Prevention is key, and we’re always here if you need help troubleshooting!
🧽 6. Cleanliness = Happy Plants
It’s easy to forget this one, but wipe down your Tower Garden every week to keep it sparkling clean and free from algae or residue. Your plants will thank you! Break it down every six months or so and give it a good clean.
📍 Bonus Tip: Start with Easy Wins
If this is your first Tower Garden rodeo indoors, go for leafy greens, herbs, and lettuces to build confidence. They grow fast, they’re forgiving, and they’ll fill your plate with goodness in no time! 🥬🌿
🌱 Ready to Grow Indoors Like a Pro?
Starting your Tower Garden indoors can be incredibly rewarding—and with a few simple tips, you’ll be harvesting fresh, delicious produce year-round!
Need help getting started or want to see how others are doing it? Follow us on social or shoot us a message—we LOVE helping our fellow growers thrive! 💬👇