What Can You Grow in a Tower Garden?
So, What Can You Grow in a Tower Garden?
It’s one of the top questions we get! And the official answer?
Anything that grows above the ground— as long as it’s not a tree, bush, or grapevine. Yup, that means no apples, stone fruits, or bananas (they’re trees), no blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries (bushes), and no grapes (you guessed it—grapevines).
Think lettuce, herbs, greens, flowers, beans, peas, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries, melons, eggplant, brassicas (cabbage, broccoli etc) and more!
But wait, there’s a difference between “Can I?” and “Should I?” That’s where things get interesting. Let’s break it down!
What Can I Grow in the Tower Garden HOME?
If your plant grows above the ground and isn’t a bush, tree, or vine, the answer is a big YES! 🌱 You can grow it in either Tower Garden—whether it’s the FLEX or HOME model. The tower itself is the same.
But here’s the key: it’s not about the model; it’s about space, light, and your level of gardening know-how.
👉 New to gardening? Keep it simple with easy crops like lettuce, herbs, and greens.
👉 Green thumb already? Go ahead and try some trickier crops, but know what you’re getting into!
Need help picking the right Tower Garden for your lifestyle? Check out our post on 3 Simple Questions to Choose the Best Tower Garden or view a Tower Garden FLEX vs Tower Garden HOME comparison below.
Growing Indoors: What You Should Know
Now, indoor gardening is where things get a little more… interesting.
Why?
- Fruiting crops need A LOT of light. Its tough to replicate the sun with LED Grow Lights. Fruiting crops won’t thrive and set fruit if they don't have enough light.
- You’ve gotta play pollinator. Yep, if you want tomatoes or cucumbers indoors, you’ll need to “be the bee” and pollinate them yourself. It’s easy, but you should know what you’re signing up for. 🐝
- Vining crops grow BIG. Cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, and melons can stretch out 6 feet or more! Every leaf needs light, and if your vine is crawling across the living room floor, those lower leaves aren’t getting enough light.
What If I Use a Cage?
You might be thinking, “Aha! I’ll use the cage to support my vining plants.”
And yes, you can. But here’s the catch: if you’re growing lettuce and herbs alongside your climbing cucumbers, those cucumbers will hog all the light, leaving your greens in the dark—literally. 🌿🚫☀️
Keep It Simple, Set Yourself Up for Success
If you’re a first-time gardener, listen up: Keep. It. Simple.
Don’t try to sprint before you can walk. Start with lettuce, herbs, and greens. These are low-maintenance, pest-resistant, and don’t require pollination or pruning. Basically, they’re the perfect “starter pack” for your Tower Garden.
Gardening is a journey, not a sprint! Even with a Tower Garden, there’s still a learning curve.
If you’ve got some gardening experience under your belt, by all means—experiment! You’ve got this!
So… Can You? Yes! Should You? Well, That Depends.
At the end of the day, almost anything can grow in your Tower Garden. Whether or not you should grow it depends on your experience, space, and how much time you want to invest.
Want a head start? Get ready-to-grow seedlings from Living Tower Seedlings and skip the guesswork!