Indoor Herb Garden

[Cigar_Jack]

I've been cooking more and more lately and most of my recipes ask for fresh herbs which cost way too much at the grocery story.

So I've decided that in the next couple of months I'm going to make a hydroponic herb garden for indoor use. Anyone ever done something like this?

This is the setup I'm looking at doing.

http://www.wynia.org/wordpress/2006/08/29/setting-up-a-hydroponic-herb-garden/

[kirscovitch]

we used to mess with hydroponics back in highschool..... :wink:

[frankluke]

herb garden, is that what your callin ithttp://www.botl.org/community/forums/user_pics/1307-1170986735.gif http://www.botl.org/community/forums/user_pics/1307-1169863787.gif :rofl:

[Cigar_Jack]

Why would I grow that indoors? I've got 1200 acres out back.

[goin' fer smoke]

Cause you can control it better! Letting it go wild it generally ends up a weaker strain!!! lol

[goin' fer smoke]

http://www.stealthhydroponics.com/section.php?xSec=24

http://inhabitat.com/2007/02/13/aerogarden-tabletop-aeroponic-garden/

[CWS]

Cool idea. We have a herb garden in the back. Great addition to any receipe. Of course we dont have the frost problen youall do.:innocent:

[Cigar_Jack]

You can't have a mojito without fresh mint.

[Cigar_Jack]

Well I'm starting the seeds for my Indoor Hydroponic Garden.

Starting the following if they don't go I'll go ahead and just get already sprouted plants.

1. Spearmint - Can you say Mojito? :)
2. Leaf Lettuce
3. Rosemary
4. Edamae
5. Basil
6. Sage
7. Italian Parsley
8. Oregano
9. Cilantro
10. Thyme

[Boppa-Wasch]

Let us know how they do!

[Wasch_24]

Yeah, keep us updated Jesse.

[tobby4]

thats pretty cool

[kirscovitch]

mojito.... mota??????

[caudio51]

I would like to do this....maybe I'll go pick some stuff up tonight

[CWS]

Here is a very good book on indoor herb gardening :drool: :

1931

[caudio51]

Chuck the wise-ass

[jwintosh]

cool idea! i'm seriously thinking about an outdoor garden!! too fun!!!

jeff

[Cigar_Jack]

The whole setup cost me about $160

[caudio51]

Damn, I'll just get some dirt and some seeds

[Wasch_24]

The whole setup cost me about $160
Whoa. Got any pictures?

[caudio51]

Dude, pictures of the herb is illegal

[Cigar_Jack]

Dirt might have been cheaper but I chose hydroponic because:

1. Faster growth of plants.
2. Cleaner for inside use (dogs and kids make messes)
3. Less chance of getting diseased plants.

[Wasch_24]

Dude, pictures of the herb is illegal
Not THAT herb! :hysterica

[Cigar_Jack]

http://www.botl.org/community/forums/gallery/1445ee14777ddfb.jpg
http://www.botl.org/community/forums/gallery/1445ee1477d15b5.jpg
http://www.botl.org/community/forums/gallery/1445ee14782f3b4.jpg

[Wasch_24]

Not what I expected but still cool.

[tobby4]

That looks pretty bad ass..

[Cigar_Jack]

This is what I've decided to grow. I'll update everyone in a week on the progress. The two things in the water are a heater and a bubbler. The bubbler helps the roots get oxygen and since I can't keep the room as warm as I like I figured keeping the water underneath at 78 degrees would work as well.

1. Mint
2. Leaf Lettuce
3. Rosemary
4. Spinach
5. Basil
6. Sage
7. Italian Parsley
8. Oregano
9. Tarragon
10. Thyme
11. Chives

[tobby4]

are the containers big enonugh for leaf lettuce??

[Cigar_Jack]

Yeah since not much of a root system is needed it should be fine. Also I'll be constantly pruning the lettuce for lunch. LOL

[tobby4]

eh. good point...

[Cigar_Jack]

Everything is growing except the Spinach and Rosemary. I may to thin out the Lettuce a bit it seems like I've got three growing in each pot.

[jmatkins]

Why would I grow that indoors? I've got 1200 acres out back.

Plus if you grow it indoors you avoid the planes fling over head taking pictures.

[Mickeyray5]

So, whats the status Jack? I have been thinking about this as well and would like to see how yours is going.

[Cigar_Jack]

Things are growing but not as I expected.
I think I need more light I'll get some pictures when I can.

[pigwithoutawig]

That looks like a great setup to start..

[ccsmoker]

Did you germinate the seeds first.I was watching an infomercial and they
had a garden like this if I see it again I might buy it.I did one like yours but I ran it a little differnt.I used plastic strawberry containers with rockwool.
I ran wooden rod across it lenth wise I also had it lower down in the bucket.

[ccsmoker]

Do you have any filter I usae a fish tank filter in mine you will have to check
the p.h. also

[mwilson788]

I know quite a bit about hyrdoponics if you need any help. Granted this was from about 8 years ago when I was in college and I wasn't growing food additives but....... what works for one should work for another.