I am growing veggies and herbs in my closet, any tips?

Question

Hi Everyone!

I am growing rosemary, (8 months old) tomato plants and peppers under 400w MH. How far away should I keep the plants? How long should I leave the lights on? How much should I water? Any tips would be great! It is my first time doing this.

Answer 1

Keep in mind you need air circulation so run some sort of fan to do this..I grow all my veggies from seed and start them indoors first about 2 months before thier time to transplant outside..I keep a fan on mine indoors and this is in a large room, not in a closed up closet..but even in the large room I keep a fan going for it helps to keep strong stalks  and keep them from getting leggy...

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Answer 2

Why aren't they outside?  Hmmm...

Answer 3

I only know of one herb that you grow in a closet

Answer 4

yes, dont mix them with jeans  

Answer 5

mom of 3 under 4 --- HA! I was thinking the same thing.  Kind of odd, but why would you be growing these things in a closet?  Before posting something like this on here you should be weary of the the DEA knocking.

Answer 6

Funny how people always assume the worst. smh @ u people. I think personally it would be best to stick to a natural light cycle (12 on 12 off). Although you may be able to accelerate growth by having a longer on cycle maybe 14 or 16 hours. Both of these plants like hot weather. I would expirement on the placement of your lighting till you find the proper temp. ,and your not burning foliage.