Indoor Gardening Constraints and Environment

Five Constraints Some Primary Considerations for Indoor Gardening SPACE Time Power Water Dollars

Space Manageable Environment Out of people’s way Easy Access (shouldn’t be a pain) Proportional to Yield Need room to move around and store things, not just plants Design for Beauty

Time Time is dependent on: Crop Size Crop Type Techniques Used Level of Automation Proactive Management

Power Power Source should be GFI Protected Power Strips Out of Water’s Way Managed cords Plenty of capacity to power all assets (lights, pumps, etc) Backups are nice!

Water Quality Source consistency (Helps lower learning curve) Quality is Key! Tap Water “Hard” Water Rain Water Store Water (Distilled & Spring) Temperature Plumbing Things will get wet “Where will the water go?” Technique Dependent Frequency of change Amount of loss Plan for hoses, if needed Remember air hoses, if needed Plan for moving water in and out

Dollars Can get expensive! Can be really cheap! Smart Dollars Used to minimize other constraints Re-Prioritize Them Regularly Keep Track

Environment A Controlled Environment is Critical Air Temperature Humidity Air health and circulation Passive and Active Control Still need awareness

Environmental Controls Circulation Fans Dehumidifier\Humidifier Air Conditioning\Cool Pads Heating Air Filter

Environmental Effects Oxygenates the air Adds Colors, Visual Appeal Smells good (grow an herb) But not always! The sound of water

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