We brought one inside last year over winter and raised up in front of a direct sun window. It did well but it did require moving it frequently and watering for us had to be each individual pockets. Our flooring wouldn't tolerate the extra water that runs out the bottom.
I've grown indoors in my greenstalk for a couple years now with a grow light offset above it to provide more light to lower plants but also have it in front of floor to ceiling south facing windows. It does an ok job. I have all my greens and cold hardy herbs in my greenhouse greenstalk though and that one does way better with the sunlight it gets even though our night temps are around 20°F.
What soil do you use? I tried this for the 1st time last spring, 1st time it was too wet then I changed the soil. Added perlite and it turned into cement in Florida
I'd put the chives closer to the bottom, things like basil more towards the top. Otherwise it could work! Some herbs might need some support, but a trellis could easily be custom-made for that setup.
Those planters should he filled to the top with soil. I have had them for 3 years. Second year, I skimped on the soil and it was a big flop. The watering disks dont do the job efficiently, in my experience anyway.
If you elevate the greenstalk and use 3-4 tiers depending on elevation and your height you can put something on the bottom to catch the water if you are worried about your flooring.
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These Greenstalks are great for greens on the patio. I love mine.
I haven’t put mine together yet. Great idea. Looks promising.
They should do okay, but I would recommend mounting lights on the walls…or offset and angle the above lights to get more light to the lower plants.
They should do okay, but I would recommend mounting lights on the walls…or offset and angle the above lights to get more light to the lower plants.
We brought one inside last year over winter and raised up in front of a direct sun window. It did well but it did require moving it frequently and watering for us had to be each individual pockets. Our flooring wouldn't tolerate the extra water that runs out the bottom.
I've grown indoors in my greenstalk for a couple years now with a grow light offset above it to provide more light to lower plants but also have it in front of floor to ceiling south facing windows. It does an ok job. I have all my greens and cold hardy herbs in my greenhouse greenstalk though and that one does way better with the sunlight it gets even though our night temps are around 20°F.
Very nice 👍
What soil do you use? I tried this for the 1st time last spring, 1st time it was too wet then I changed the soil. Added perlite and it turned into cement in Florida
They look half dead
I'd put the chives closer to the bottom, things like basil more towards the top. Otherwise it could work! Some herbs might need some support, but a trellis could easily be custom-made for that setup.
Like so many others, this video is a true inspiration, thank you.
Those planters should he filled to the top with soil. I have had them for 3 years. Second year, I skimped on the soil and it was a big flop. The watering disks dont do the job efficiently, in my experience anyway.
I love Green Stalk!
That's cool, I need one of those for next year's garden.
Now I want to my 3 inside! Lol My husband would “kill” me. Lol
Is that cost effective ie how much do you spend on electricity for that $10 harvest.
Fantastic. Your plants will need warmth. Great lighting though. Brightest Blessings
I put one of my Green Stalks inside as well.
If you elevate the greenstalk and use 3-4 tiers depending on elevation and your height you can put something on the bottom to catch the water if you are worried about your flooring.
They look anemic. Need to adjust lights to hit the sides.