Growing microgreens without soil: the paper towel method
Grow microgreens without soil using the paper towel method. A clean, low-cost way to harvest broccoli, radish and pea shoots in 7 to 14 days indoors.
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Practical, experience-based articles on indoor and hydroponic gardening — from setup tips to troubleshooting and harvesting guides.
Sunflower microgreens: the complete how-to from seed to plate
Learn how to grow sunflower microgreens at home, from soaking seeds to harvest in 7 to 12 days, with a tested method for crunchy, nutty greens every time.
Read moreTop 5 microgreens for beginners that grow in under 10 days
The easiest microgreens for beginners are radish, broccoli, pea, sunflower and mustard. Fast, forgiving varieties you can grow on a windowsill in under 10 days.
Read moreMicrogreens vs sprouts: what is the difference and which should you grow
Microgreens vs sprouts: how they are grown, days to harvest, nutrition and food safety compared, so you can pick the right one to grow at home this season.
Read moreMicrogreens at home: complete guide from seed to harvest
Learn how to grow microgreens at home from seed to harvest: seeds, light, watering, harvesting and fixing common problems, from the IndoorGarden team.
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Best indoor garden for a studio apartment: kitchen-counter picks under 30 × 40 cm
I compare compact smart gardens for studio apartments, from the 22 × 13 cm LetPot Mini at 59 € to silent no-pump pots, with real monthly running costs.
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LED grow light spectrum explained: PAR, PPFD, kelvin and what plants actually need
What do PAR, PPFD and kelvin actually mean for a grow light? I explain the spectrum your indoor plants need, with real numbers and simple buying advice.
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Best smart garden 2026: 6 systems compared for European home growers
I compared six smart gardens for 2026 through a European lens: pods, running costs, capacity and what you can actually buy and grow at home.
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LetPot vs Click & Grow: side-by-side for European home growers
I compared LetPot and Click & Grow side by side for European kitchens: pods, running costs, capacity, automation and energy use. Here is which smart garden wins.
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Cut and come again: how to harvest lettuce so it keeps regrowing
Cut and come again is how one lettuce plant feeds you for 8-12 weeks. I show the exact cutting height, the one-third rule and why crowns must stay…
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Indoor chilli heat: how to make peppers hotter
Capsaicin is what makes chillies hot, and a few growing tricks push it higher. I explain water stress, ripeness and the variety ceiling on indoor pepper heat.
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Best lettuce varieties for smart gardens: butterhead vs romaine vs oak leaf vs lollo
I compare butterhead, romaine, oak leaf and lollo lettuce in smart gardens: days to harvest, height limits and the varieties that regrow best indoors.
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