Is it possible to grow vegetables indoors in the winter?Is it possible to grow vegetables indoors in the winter?
The Editor replies: Sure, you can grow crops indoors over the winter without a hydroponic system. All you need to do is supply the particular plants you want to grow with their preferred environmental levels, which are temperature, humidity, light level, air circulation, and nutrition. Different crops have different specified growing parameters, so do some research and find out what the type of plants you want to grow prefer. You will want to start by evaluating the climate in the area where you would like to grow. Measure what the high and low temperatures are. Then you will know if you will need to provide any supplemental heating. If you have good, bright sunlight in the area on a regular basis during winter, you might be able to avoid using artificial lighting. However, keep in mind that fruiting vegetables, such as tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers, have high light requirements. Some vegetables that have lower light requirements include lettuce, other salad greens, and some he
