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If you find yourself limited by a lack of space outdoors,
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Carrots, tomatoes, and radishes are three of the easiest fruits and vegetables to grow indoors. Each grows differently and will need separate containers, but with a little bit of research this should not be too much of a problem.
Never use black containers for your indoor vegetable garden as these retain the heat of the sun. Use light-colored containers instead.
A south-facing window is the best source of natural sunlight for your vegetables to grow in. If you do not have the right exposure, you can invest in an artificial bulb for a source of supplemental light.
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Your plants will have a greater chance of survival if you choose a bigger container. This will need watering less frequently as the more soil there is, the more moisture it will retain.
When choosing the types of vegetables to plant, follow the same guidelines as you would for outdoors. On the seed packets you will find recommendations on when to plant, the amount of light and water that is needed and the spacing requirements. Tailor your water schedule according to the condition of the soil, making sure that it doesn't get too dry or stay too wet.
By the end of the summer or early fall you should be able to harvest the vegetables grown inside your own home.
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