A garden grow box can produce a large vegetable harvest in a limited amount of space. The grow box can be placed either indoors or outdoors, provided you have the right equipment. There are different steps to take depending on where you set up your grow box.
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Set up your grow box in a closet or space where the growing plants have plenty of room to expand. If you have a window that allows natural sunlight inside, place the grow box right next to it. Remember, that light coming in from the outside is not direct sunlight, so the plant will still need additional light. Set up LEDs or a growing light right above the grow box and be sure to read up on the amount of light your plants need. Grow lights are typically turned on from 12 to 24 hours per day, depending on the amount of light they produce and the types of plants you are growing.
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An outdoor grow box does not need additional light. Place the grow box in an area where it is sure to receive direct sunlight, like on a south-facing porch, or on an unobstructed plot in the backyard. Monitor the amount of rain that falls naturally, and water you grow box only when there is a lack of rain. Grow boxes should be watered twice daily because they do not absorb or hold as much moisture. Roots cannot stretch and grow to soak up water from a wider area of ground.
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With an indoor grow box you need to have a drainage pan or something to catch water as it runs out of the box. Keep a watering can next to the grow box so you can water frequently, up to three times daily.
Using fertilizers or growing agents may improve the quality of your plants and accelerate their growing time, however these substances should only be used in proportion to the number of plants grown. Do not increase the ratio of fertilizer because the plants are in a grow box. Also, refrain from using pesticides indoors---generally, they won't be necessary as your grow box is exposed to fewer pests inside.
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