Grow Vegetables on the Window

Do you want to grow vegetables but are unable to due to lack space constraints? Do not get discouraged by lack of space and light in your home to grow plants, now you can grow them on windows. Window farming is a great alternative for the urban dweller where lack of open space prevents for indulging into indoor gardening.

 What are Window Farms?

Window farms as the word suggests are constructed on windows. These are vertical structures which require low energy and are constructed by making use of local or recycled materials which reduce environmental damage.

 What can you grow?

You can grow most vegetables except root vegetables or tall plants like corn. A list of vegetables that can be grown in a window farm includes lettuce, tomatoes and peas. You can also grow sage, dill and stevia. Window farming home kits come with different number of columns. You can choose the size according to your requirements.

 How does it work?

They work with a pump which is on a timer. This pump helps in periodically distributing the liquid nutrients through the column of plants. This nutrient solution helps in feeding the plants. Maintenance depends on the climate and the type of plants you choose to grow. Choosing plants according to the climatic condition of you apartment makes it easy.

 Window farming should be tried in urban India. It can help people living in high rise apartments by giving them fresh vegetables, reduces expenses on buying vegetables and helping the environment.

 If you would like to know more do visit the website-window farming

 Article inputs by Nupur Roopa

Comments

[Anthony Blommel]

My grandma used to have an herb garden on her window panes. Window farms can maximize the use and function of our windows. I'd love to make one as soon as my family moves to our new place.

[parwati singari]

This is called as hydroponics, and is an ancient Egyptian system Mashhood, very different from window shopping!

[mashhood]

Good new concept....Window farming...i had heard about Window shopping..now this is good....