If you’re a gardening enthusiast and want to transform your gardening hobby into additional income, consider growing plants and flowers for profits. If you do it right, your indoor garden can generate the greatest returns on investment. You don’t need a lot to get started – just adequate seeds and supplies, and you’ll be generating income within the first year. In this guide, we’ll look at some of the best veggies and herbs to grow, including how to take care of them and how to display them in your shop.
Best Veggies and Herbs to Start an Indoor Garden
1. Microgreens
Microgreens, also known as vegetable confetti, include a variety of greens that are up to two inches tall. They are eaten either as roots, seeds, or shoot. They come in hundreds of species and varieties. Some of them are salad greens, leafy vegetables, herbs, and other flowers. As a beginner, you can start by growing one group of seeds such as broccoli, cauliflower, or cabbage in a simple container.
Some species like Cauliflower - Snow Crown produce big yields of fully domed, white heads and are easy to grow.
Care Tips
The lack of soil shouldn’t scare you away – caring for microgreens is an easy task, especially once you understand what exactly they need. While you may not need to pot them, you must ensure they’re getting the right amount of water, light, and temperature. To water them, fill a sink with a sufficient amount of water and submerge your air plants. Allow them to soak for around 30 minutes, and then place them upside down on a soft cloth or towel to allow them to drain.
You can place them back in their special spot once they’re dry. For light needs, place them in a brightly lit area away from the sun’s rays. For temperature requirements, air plants thrive in warm temperatures – so avoid anything below 45 degrees. In case you don’t have access to natural light, you can use a substitute such as LED grow lights to help them grow.
Display Tips
Air plants look beautiful as a standalone or in clusters where you can place a wide array of varieties together. You can place them in terrariums or create unique displays by attaching them on things like driftwoods and magnets. You can also hang them on glass or plastic globes, which are specifically designed with air plants in mind.
2. Scallions
Scallions are vegetables that are long with white stems that do not stem out. They taste like onions but not at the same level as regular onions do. They are available all year round and are very easy to grow. You just need to make sure that you seed them before the frost kicks in. However, as with other onions, the germination can be slow and poor and they need moisture which makes them easy to grow indoors. An example of a scallion would be Onion - Yellow Sweet Spanish.
Care Tips
Your scallion vegetables will do well in moisturized places. Use a specific potting mix to grow them. Water them regularly during warmer months and peak growth phases, but give them adequate time for drying out between watering. For healthier plants and better chances of flowering, you can apply the right controlled-release fertilizer to help them grow.
Display Tips
For posh looks, display your cactus plants in sleek metallic and glass terrariums. If you can’t afford ready-made terrariums, create your own using simple storage jars and decorate them to match the color of your plants and the décor of your flower shop.
3. Basil Plants
Growing basil indoors is one of the best things, not only because of its taste but also because of its smell which overtakes the whole house. To grow basil you simply need an organic solid and basil seeds. Use an adequate pot, and place it somewhere near a window where the pot would get cold during the night. Keep the soil moist at all times but not wet, because it will damage the plant. The Basil-Amazel type is a great plant that would be a great addition to your home.
Care Tips
Place your basil in a sunny part of your flower shop to provide them with enough sunshine for blooming. Inspect the soil for dryness on a daily basis by sticking a finger into the pot. If you detect dryness an inch down, water your plants deeply to allow the roots to acquire a sufficient drink. If you find insects, crash them or spray them with any houseplant pesticide. Fertilize your basil during its peak growth seasons (spring and summer). Remember you can save yourself from the hassle of growing these plants or other indoor plants from scratch by buying them from a reputable floral store.
Display Tips
Basil looks great if you keep it at the desired height. They can grow tall, however, make sure to trim them to an appropriate height, so that they fit your home environment.
Starting an indoor garden can be one of your most rewarding investments. You can grow in-demand plants for profits. Microgreens, scallions, vegetables, and basil are a good place to start. Once you understand what these plants need, growing and caring for them will be a cinch.
