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Has anyone seen indoor gardenbeds like this before?

2 months ago

last modified: 2 months ago

We have done a fair bit of research but are still yet to find someone who has done something similar with indoor gardenbeds equipped with drainage. They are fully sealed, have gentle concrete slopes, coated with 4 coats of a non toxic pond sealer and then topped with 2-3 inches of gravel. On top of the gravel is a pourus weed matting to separate the gravel from the growing medium. The drainage runs directly into the sewerage which we have approval for.We run x2 LED grow lights on timers and also a wall mounted plumbed into the mains humidifier which makes things super easy to manage. Watering is done via the garden hose that we drag inside which is done every 10-20 days depending on the time of the year.Our house is 3 stories and very open plan so circulation and ventelation is extremely good which keeps any signs of bad fungal activity at bay.Would love to hear peoples thoughts on it all.

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callirhoe123
2 months ago
Pictures?
Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
2 months ago
I would like to see it too. It sounds very cool! What is growing in there?
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Thomas Mitchell
last month
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I also want to check photos! By the way as an indoor gardening enthusiast, I have not only seen indoor garden beds, but I have also used them in my own setup. They are a great way to add some greenery to your living space while also creating a focal point. When it comes to lighting, here's light bar LED from, which are an excellent option for providing optimal growing conditions. They are energy-efficient, provide a full spectrum of light, and can be easily adjusted for different stages of plant growth.
beesneeds
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Sounds like you are doing a variant of an ebb and flow system. But without the pumping that makes it hydro? What are you planning on growing in this? Depending on what you are growing, it might be wiser to do medium+plant in pot and seat it into your gravel bed rather than doing the weed mat and medium on top of the bed. At some point the bed will want refreshing or plants need removal or adding.

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