While I wait patiently for someone that knows what they are doing to pass by this post and steer me down the right path - let me tell you what I've come up w/ so far w/ my indoor herb garden.
I have about 11 spices in 3 large rectangular planters. River rock lines the bottom. On top of that is MiracleGrow potting soil, regular potting soil and top soil all mixed together. There is a large drip tray under the three planters (which have holes poked in all of them).
I was afraid my cat would get into these herbs so I have put the planters inside our dogs crate. She no longer uses the crate....it is from puppy time. I have a 10K 175 Watt Metal Halide bulb elevated slightly above the crate. It is probably about 24" above the
plants.
I have two Radio Shack Fans wired on opposite ends of the crate about 12" above the
plants. One fan is set back and one front at the same height so two flows of air run past each other and are blowing in.
So far - I have the
plants planted - the lights up - the fans going.....now I need help w/ feeding and watering.
Jump here for questions I have 3 saltwater tanks in the basement where the herb garden is. I evaporate almost 2 gallons of water a day down there so it is pretty humid.....I do run a dehumidifier - should I turn that off?
What fertilizer should I use - do I mix it w/ water?
I'm planning on misting my
plants daily - do you agree?
How long should I leave my 175W Halide on each day?
Any other resources I need to visit?
Thanks a bunch for reading and I'd really like to make this a success.....