Can this be used during the winter to keep my greens (like kale, parsley, mint, etc) GROWING WELL INSIDE my house? I live in northern WI. Need advice
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It will help keep the humidity up as you want but you will, most likely, need supplemental light
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We keep ours indoors over the winter and it seems to do fine. It definitely thrives when it is outside, but I don't think it is absolutely necessary as long as it has plenty of natural light. It does grow fairly quickly and might soon outgrow a low ceiling!
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Yes....just beware of early frost and mulch as much as you can. Start as many parent plants inside as you can and in fall cover them with new mulch. Should come back following years if you work with them.
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I started cool weather seeds this week (lettuce,spinach,peas). I'll start other plants probably next week. I watch how cold it will get overnight. If it stays above 32, I figure most seeds will be ok. By the time the little shoots have started coming up, it will be staying warmer at night. I'll bring in geraniums and pansies in the next week or two. I've been in the greenhouse the past few evenings and it is still pretty warm. I always go by Zone 4 for Colo. And I always try to pick perennials that are native to this area. You can't go wrong with any of them. They take the cold weather better. It's always trial and error with these little grow house. Good luck and thanks for asking!
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Generally it is too cold there for these but you can try to grow indoors if you can keep your home warm enough during winter
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I wish I could answer your question, in terms of "area" or square-footage, but at this time I am merely storing the seeds. In terms of immediate usage my yard in under several inches of snow and ice so I can't answer your question accuartely and I apologize. My primary intent upon purchase was for short-term storage...which may turn into long-term stroage at this point.
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I would use it inside. The ambient soil temp needs to be in the 70;s to sprout and grow plants such as herbs. Assuming that your sunroom is heated. If not you might try it with a seedling mat.
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If water freezes in your area, the planter belongs inside during the cold months. I have seen it used in a solarium to start plants prior to growing season in colder climates.
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I use Wintergreen as an outdoor, evergreen in Arkansas and Tennessee, ground cover. It spreads with runners. I have never seen it used as an indoor potted plant.
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Kale is definitely annual in my part of the country - zone 4b. I should think the growing season is longer in other zones but should also be annual. I am not a professional gardener or botanist. I am a nurse. I'm sure it seeds well and it doesn't mind the the cold much. It gets sweeter when it experiences a frost or two.
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Forgot, in the winter it still needs sun. I'd put in in the east window or put it anywhere & get a cheap plant grow light (Lowes or Home Depot)
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I am using it to grow herbs indoors. It seems to provide less light to the plants compared to normal sunlight. My belief is that vegetables might fare worse than the herbs (basil and parsley).
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It should do fine in your area, has grown well here in north Fl. Water lightly daily for the first week, after that only needs water when you see it turing gray. best time to plant would be after the danger of frost is over. After established the cold will not hurt it. You should see good growth by the end of the first week. Wait till its about six or seven inches tall to mow the first time, after that you can mow as desired.
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indeed it would! I use mine for indoor wheat grass in the winter. I have it in a sunny room and it is perfect. Good quality for the price :)
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I have the 2' model which I often use during the winter months, but I live in the California Bay Area; the temperature rarely gets to 35-40F. The heated mat is supposed to provide warmth (to help sprout seeds) to 20F above ambient. You may need to provide additional heat in your garage depending on how cold it gets outside.
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Since it is described on various websites as "indoor planter" I'm inclined to believe that it is only meant to be indoors. The one I bought is used indoors. Amazon's own description says, "All beautiful, all durable, all practical, both indoors and out" so it may depend on just how cold it gets where you live.
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First let me say I have 2 of these and I LOVE them! Mine are located on a corner of my deck that is right near where I have easy access to a hose. I watered/soaked with a hose nearly every day when it was super hot and a little less often when cooler. I have had great success with greens (kale, spinach, lettuces) in spring and then peppers, tomatoes and herbs throughout the summer. It would be rough with just a watering can to thoroughly soak the soil, I think. Hose is preferable.