Black in classic

Well, summer was much more rain than sunshine on the east coast, But, that doesn’t make that we cannot grow some of our favorite foods this winter. We can grow beautiful herbs, greens, and tomatoes. Our main ingredient will be a window. A window that gets plenty of sunlight.

First things first, you will need pots of adequate size with sufficient drainage. A pot with a four-inch diameter is perfect for your herbs. However, cherry tomatoes need a 1 or 2-gallon pot. You can always plant seeds, but, if you are a newbie like us at Black In Classic, we suggest that you buy a starter from your local greenhouse or supermarket.

Herbs

Basil, oregano, sage, lavender, mint, thyme, rosemary, and dill are some of the easiest herbs to grow indoors. Mint also grows well in less than sunny areas, however, it still needs some time in direct light each day to prosper. We must note that basil and dill need more heat than the other herbs. So, if you are a girly that likes to keep your house toasty during the winter, above 60 degrees, then basil and dill will grow amazingly indoors.

Greens

According to ModernFarmer, greens do not need supplemental light if they are located in a sunny, south-facing window. Winter greens include lettuce, arugula, spinach, and kale. You will have a lot of success growing baby greens, rather than waiting for them to grow and mature.

Cherry Tomatoes & Peppers

Planting cherry tomatoes and chili peppers can be harder to grow indoors in winter because they require more sunlight and heat to grow and mature. However, cherry tomatoes and chilies like cayenne, jalapeno, and habanero are some of the easiest fruit-style crops to grow indoors. Cayennes are the easiest to ripen. Growing requirements are the same as cherry tomatoes. Cherry Tomatoes and chili peppers will need artificial light. They require about 16 hours each day. They also need 65 degrees to thrive overnight. Ideally, they require a warm room that reaches around 75 to 80 degrees during the day.

Happy Farming!