I’ve decided to try growing vegetables indoors. I’ve watched quite a few YouTube videos, and most use hydroponics, which I’m willing to try, but I might try some in soil, as well. Has anyone here ever tried growing vegetables indoors during the winter. I know lettuce is easy, but I want to grow tomatoes and cucumbers, among others.
You need a lot of light, a lot of heat and a lot of luck if you’re growing veggies in a regular home. Expect to battle bugs, too.
I’ve been gardening for 55 of my 60 years and all I can manage is salad greens and basil in the winter months and my houseplants get the best of care those months, too. And, sprouting keeps me sane. Zone 4/5, SW Wisconsin.
You might want to look into using a cold frame of some sort (outside) or read these authors for additional help/inspiration on extending your gardening season:
Elliot Coleman, Barbara Damrosh (his wife) and Nicki Jabbour who grows up in Canada.