{"id":1192,"date":"2019-04-28T05:21:32","date_gmt":"2019-04-28T12:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalgarden.co\/?p=1192"},"modified":"2022-08-03T20:10:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T03:10:15","slug":"a-guide-to-indoor-growing-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalgarden.co\/knowledge\/a-guide-to-indoor-growing-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Indoor Growing for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While most people have grown a plant outdoors, people often seek out a guide on indoor growing for beginners. Fortunately, we’re providing just that. You’ll be happy to learn that a lot of the same principles that apply to outdoor growing also apply to indoor growing. These include applying the proper amount of <\/span>nutrients<\/span><\/a> and using <\/span>healthy watering practices<\/span><\/a>. With that said, there are some crucial differences.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern technology allows you to create a carefully controlled environment for growing indoors. You can refine every part of the process, including nutrients, lights, timing schedules, and complex environmental measurements like <\/span>vapor pressure deficit<\/span><\/a>. If you’re already overwhelmed, don’t worry. We’ll break these items down below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we’ll cover different types of indoor growing operations, including hydroponics and soil-based systems. We’ll also explain important factors to consider including nutrients, irrigation, lighting, and other environmental factors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Indoor Growing Systems<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two types of indoor growing systems: hydroponic and soil-based. We’ll explain each one below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hydroponic Systems<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In simple terms, hydroponics is growing plants in a liquid nutrient solution rather than in soil. Plants are supported by solid media, yet the media doesn’t provide nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hydroponic systems range from <\/span>simple home systems<\/span><\/a> to complex operations that span acres.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are six main types of hydroponic systems:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Aeroponic<\/span><\/li>
  2. Deep Water Culture<\/span><\/li>
  3. Drip System<\/span><\/li>
  4. Ebb and Flow<\/span><\/li>
  5. Nutrient Film Technique<\/span><\/li>
  6. Wick<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    All of these hydroponic systems supply plants with water, nutrients, and air. However, these systems differ in how they supply these elements.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Soil-Based Systems<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    As you might suspect, plants in soil-based systems are grown in soil. When you think of traditional gardening, you’re thinking of a soil-based system. The soil helps provide nutrients to plants through biological processes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In indoor systems, growers can use containers filled with soil or plant directly into the native soil.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Grow Room Supplies List<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The supplies you need for indoor growing depends on what type of system you are using. Hydroponic systems and soil-based systems require different equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With that said, all grow rooms require the following basic supplies:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n