Sowing Information
The list of what, when and how can be cultivated using our vertical farming solutionsWhat can be grown?
| # | Herbs | Fruits & Vegetables | Edible Flowers | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelica | Amaranth (vegetable type) | Calendula | Ageratum |
| 2 | Anise Hyssop | Arugula | Carthamus | Agrostemma |
| 3 | Basil, all types | Bayam | Dianthus | Ammi |
| 4 | Bee Balm | Beans: Lima, bush, pole, shell, fava, green | Hyacinth Bean | Amaranth, Globe |
| 5 | Borage | Broccoli | Marigolds | Amaranthus |
| 6 | Calendula | Broccoli Raab | Monarda | Artemisia |
| 7 | Catmint | Brussels Sprouts | Nasturtiums | Aster |
| 8 | Catnip | Cabbage and Chinese cabbage | Pansies | Bells of Ireland |
| 9 | Chamomile | Cauliflower | Salvia | Bupleurum |
| 10 | Chervil | Chard, all types | Scarlet Runner Bean | Cardoon |
| 11 | Chives | Chicory | Sunflowers (dwarf varieties only) | Centaurea |
| 12 | Cilantro (Coriander) and Culantro | Collards | Violas | Celosia |
| 13 | Citrus Basil | Cucumbers | Coleus | |
| 14 | Cumin | Cress | Cosmos | |
| 15 | Cutting Celery | Dandelion, Italian | Craspedia | |
| 16 | Dandelion | Eggplant, European and Asian | Datura | |
| 17 | Dill | Endive | Delphinium | |
| 18 | Echinacea (Coneflower) | Escarole | Digitalis | |
| 19 | Epazote | Garbanzo beans | Eucalyptus | |
| 20 | Feverfew | Gourds, edible and ornamental | Euphorbia | |
| 21 | Flax | Kale | Forget-me-not | |
| 22 | Garlic Chives | Kohlrabi | Hibiscus | |
| 23 | Goldenseal | Leeks | Impatiens | |
| 24 | Hyssop | Lettuce, all types | Kale, ornamental | |
| 25 | Lavender | Mesclun Varieties | Morning Glory | |
| 26 | Leaf Fennel | Melons, all types | Nigella | |
| 27 | Lemon Balm | Misome | Petunia | |
| 28 | Lemon Grass | Mizuna | Phlox | |
| 29 | Lovage | Mustard Greens | Poppy | |
| 30 | Marjoram | Ngo Gai | Polygonum | |
| 31 | Mexican Mint Marigold | Okra | Ptilotus | |
| 32 | Mibura | Pak Choy | Safflower | |
| 33 | Milk Thistle | Peas, all types | Salpiglossis | |
| 34 | Mint, all varieties | Peppers, all types | Rudbeckia | |
| 35 | Nettle | Radicchio | Sanvitalia | |
| 36 | Oregano | Sorrel | Scabiosa | |
| 37 | Parsley (leafy types only) | Spinach | Snapdragon | |
| 38 | Passion Flower | Squash, all types | Statice | |
| 39 | Pleurisy Root | Strawberries | Stock | |
| 40 | Pyrethrum | Tomatoes, all types | Strawflower | |
| 41 | Rosemary | Sweet Peas | ||
| 42 | Rue | Thunbergia | ||
| 43 | Sage | Verbena | ||
| 44 | Salad Burnet | Yarrow | ||
| 45 | Saltwort | Zinnia | ||
| 46 | Savory | |||
| 47 | Shiso | |||
| 48 | Stevia | |||
| 49 | Thyme | |||
| 50 | Valerian | |||
| 51 | Wormwood |
When to seed Flowers?
| # | Plant | Time to sow seeds or plant saplings or take cuttings | Time to bloom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasmine sambac/ Mogra | Feb-April | April-July (Summer) |
| 2 | Jasminum grandiflorum/ Chameli | Feb-April | April-July (Summer) |
| 3 | Jaminum molle / Indian Jui | Feb-April | April-July (Summer) |
| 4 | Catharanthus roseus/ Saadabahar | Feb-June | All year |
| 5 | Salvia | Oct- Dec | Jan – Feb |
| 6 | Petunia | Oct-Dec | Sep –Feb |
| 7 | Pelargonium | Feb-April | Sep – Feb |
| 8 | Marigold/ Genda phool | April-May | (Summer, Fall) |
| 9 | Pansy | April-June, Dec-Jan | Jan- Feb (Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Winter) |
| 10 | Impatiens / Balsam | April-May | Nov- Jan (late spring, fall) |
| 11 | Hibiscus / Gudhal | April-May | June, Dec (summer, fall /year-round) |
| 12 | Cestrum / Raat Rani | April-May | April-July (spring, Summer) |
| 13 | Rose | April-May | Dec- Feb |
| 14 | Pentas | April-May | Nov-Feb (year-round) |
| 15 | Gerebra | April-May | Oct-Nov (Early spring –autumn) |
| 16 | Tabernaemontana divaricata / Tagar/ Chandani | Feb-April | Jan (Spring to fall / year round) |
| 17 | Allamanda | April-May | Sep (Summer, Fall / year round) |
| 18 | Cypress vine / Ganesh Bel | April-May | Sep-Nov (Summer, Fall) |
| 19 | Chineese Aster | April-May | Aug-Sep (Summer) |
| 20 | Zinnia | April-May | Oct-Jan (Spring-Early Fall) |
| 21 | Holy Basil/ Tulsi | April-May | (Summer-Early Fall) |
| 22 | Bougainvillea | April-May | Dec-Jan (Spring-Autumn) |
| 23 | Dahlia | April-May | Sep-Feb |
| 24 | Begonia | April-May | Sep-Feb |
| 25 | Dianthus | April-May | Oct-Dec, Feb (Except winter) |
| 26 | Celosia | April-May | (Mid, late summer, Early and mid fall) Sep |
When to seed Vegetables?
| # | Vegetable | Ideal C | Range C | Direct/ Transplant | North India | South India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tinda | 25 | 20-30 | Direct | Feb-Mar/ Jun-Jul | Feb-Mar/ Jun-Jul |
| 2 | Bittergourd | 25 | 20-30 | Direct | Feb-March/ June-July | Nov-Dec/ Dec-Jan/ Jun-July |
| 3 | Bottlegourd | 25 | 20-30 | Direct | Feb-March/ June-July | Nov-Dec/ Dec-Jan/ Jun-July |
| 4 | Brinjal/ Eggplant | 30 | 21-35 | Transplant | Jan-Feb/ May-Jun/ Oct-Nov | Jun-Jul/ Oct-Nov/ Jan-Feb |
| 5 | Cabbage | 20 | 10--20 | Transplant | Sep-Oct | Jun-Jul/ Oct-Nov |
| 6 | Capsicum | 21 | 15-25 | Transplant | Nov-Jan | Jul-Aug/ Oct-Nov/ Jan-Feb |
| 7 | Cauliflower (early) | 25 | 25-27 | Transplant | Mid-June | Jun-Jul/ Aug-Sep |
| 8 | Cauliflower (late) | 18 | 16-20 | Transplant | Aug-Sep-Oct | Jun-Jul |
| 9 | Cauliflower (midseason) | 15 | <16 | Transplant | Sep-Oct | Jun-Jul/ Aug-Sep |
| 10 | Cucumber | 16 | 16-32 | Direct | Feb-March/ June-July | Jun-July/ Sep-Oct/ Dec-Jan |
| 11 | Frenchbeans | 20 | 16-30 | Direct | Feb-March | |
| 12 | Lettuce | 20 | 7--27 | Transplant | Sep-Oct | Oct-Dec |
| 13 | Melon | 27 | 22-32 | Direct | Jan-Feb | Oct-Jan |
| 14 | Okra | 25 | 20-32 | Direct | Feb-Mar/ Jun-Jul | Jan-Feb/ May-Jun/ Oct-Dec |
| 15 | Peas | 22 | 10--22 | Direct | Sep-Oct, Nov | Sep-Oct, Nov |
| 16 | Pepper | 30 | 18-32 | Transplant | Nov-Jan/ May-Jun | Jan-Feb/ May-Jun/ Oct-Nov |
| 17 | Sembeans | 30 | 25-35 | Direct | Jun-Jul | Jun-Jul, Aug |
| 18 | Spinach | 22 | 10--22 | Direct | Sep-Nov/ Feb | Sep, Oct, Nov |
| 19 | Tomato | 30 | 20-30 | Transplant | Jun-Aug/ Nov-Dec | Jan-Feb/ Jun-Jul/ Oct-Nov |
| 20 | Watermelon | 30 | 20-30 | Direct | Jan-Mar | Oct-Jan |
Source: www.nourishinteractive.com
How much seeding depth is required?
| # | Vegetable | Depth of seed (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asparagus | 1--2 |
| 2 | Beans, Broad | 1-1.5 |
| 3 | Beans, Lima | |
| 4 | bush | 1-1.5 |
| 5 | pole | 1-1.5 |
| 6 | Snap or Green beans | |
| 7 | bush | 1-1.5 |
| 8 | pole | 1-1.5 |
| 9 | Broccoli | 1.5 |
| 10 | Brussels Sprouts | 0.25 |
| 11 | Cabbage | 0.25 |
| 12 | Cauliflower | 0.5 |
| 13 | Celery | 0.25 |
| 14 | Chard | 0.5 |
| 15 | Chayote | 5--6 |
| 16 | Chick pea | 0.5 |
| 17 | Chicory | 0.5 |
| 18 | Chinese Cabbage | 0.5 |
| 19 | Collards | 0.5 |
| 20 | Cucumber | 0.5 |
| 21 | Eggplant | 0.25 |
| 22 | Endive | 0.25 |
| 23 | Kale | 0.5 |
| 24 | Leek | Surface sow, cover lightly |
| 25 | Lettuce | Surface sow, cover lightly |
| 26 | Muskmelon | 1 |
| 27 | Mustard | 0.5 |
| 28 | Okra | 0.5 |
| 29 | Peas | 1 |
| 30 | Peanut | 1 |
| 31 | Pepper | 0.25 |
| 32 | Pumpkin | 1 |
| 33 | Shallot | 0.25 |
| 34 | Sorrel | 0.25 |
| 35 | Soybean | 0.5-1 |
| 36 | Spinach | 0.5 |
| 37 | Squash, Summer | 1 |
| 38 | Squash, Winter | 1 |
| 39 | Tomato | 0.25 |
| 40 | Watermelon | 1 |
Source: http://geekgardener.in
How much EC and pH is needed?
As a general rule, plants will have a higher nutrient requirement during cooler months, and a lower requirement In the hottest months. Therefore, a stronger nutrient solution should be maintained during winter, With a weaker solution during summer when plants take up and transpire more water than nutrients.
| # | Plants | pH | cF | EC | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambra radicchio | 5.5-6.5 | |||
| 2 | Artichoke | 6.5-7.5 | 8--18 | 0.8-1.8 | 560-1260 |
| 3 | Asparagus | 6.0-6.8 | 14-18 | 1.4-1.8 | 980-1260 |
| 4 | Bean (Common) | 6 | 20-40 | 2-Apr | 1400-2800 |
| 5 | Beans (Italian bush) | 6.0-6.5 | |||
| 6 | Beans (Lima) | 6.0-6.5 | |||
| 7 | Beans (Pole) | 6.0-6.5 | |||
| 8 | Beetroot | 6.0-6.5 | 8--50 | 0.8-5 | 1260-3500 |
| 9 | Broad Bean | 6.0-6.5 | 18-22 | 1.8-2.2 | 1260-1540 |
| 10 | Broccoli | 6.0-6.5 | 28-35 | 2.8-3.5 | 1960-2450 |
| 11 | Brussell Sprout | 6.5-7.5 | 25-30 | 2.5-3.0 | 1750-2100 |
| 12 | Cabbage | 6.5-7.0 | 25-30 | 2.5-3.0 | 1750-2100 |
| 13 | Capsicum | 6.0-6.5 | 18-22 | 1.8-2.2 | 1260-1540 |
| 14 | Carrots | 6.3 | 16-20 | 1.6-2.0 | 1120-1400 |
| 15 | Cauliflower | 6.0-7.0 | 5--20 | 0.5-2.0 | 1050-1400 |
| 16 | Celery | 6.5 | 18-24 | 1.8- 2.4 | 1260-1680 |
| 17 | Collard greens | 6.5-7.5 | |||
| 18 | Cucumber | 5.8-6.0 | 17-25 | 1.7-2.5 | 1190-1750 |
| 19 | Eggplant | 5.5-6.5 | 25-35 | 2.5-3.5 | 1750-2450 |
| 20 | Endive | 5.5 | 20-24 | 2.0-2.4 | 1400-1680 |
| 21 | Fodder | 6 | 18-20 | 1.8-2.0 | 1260-1400 |
| 22 | Garlic | 6 | 14-18 | 1.4-1.8 | 980-1260 |
| 23 | Leek | 6.5-7.0 | 14-18 | 1.4-1.8 | 980-1260 |
| 24 | Lettuce | 5.5-6.5 | 8--12 | 0.8-1.2 | 560-840 |
| 25 | Marrow | 6 | 18-24 | 1.8-2.4 | 1260-1680 |
| 26 | Okra | 6.5 | 20-24 | 2.0-2.4 | 1400-1680 |
| 27 | Onions | 6.0-6.7 | 14-18 | 1.4-1.8 | 980-1260 |
| 28 | Pak-choi | 7 | 15-20 | 1.5-2.0 | 1050-1400 |
| 29 | Parsnip | 6 | 14-18 | 1.4-1.8 | 980-1260 |
| 30 | Pea | 6.0-7.0 | 8--18 | 0.8-1.8 | 980-1260 |
| 31 | Peas (Sugar) | 6.0-6.8 | |||
| 32 | Pepino | 6.0-6.5 | 20-50 | 2.0-5.0 | 1400-3500 |
| 33 | Peppers | 5.8-6.3 | 20-30 | 2.0-3.0 | 1400-2100 |
| 34 | Bell peppers | 6.0-6.5 | 20-25 | 2.0-2.5 | 1400-1750 |
| 35 | Hot Peppers | 6.0-6.5 | 30-35 | 3.0-3.5 | 2100-2450 |
| 36 | Potato | 5.0-6.0 | 20-25 | 2.0-2.5 | 1400-1750 |
| 37 | Pumpkin | 5.5-7.5 | 18-24 | 1.8-2.4 | 1260-1680 |
| 38 | Radish | 6.0-7.0 | 16-22 | 1.6-2.2 | 840-1540 |
| 39 | Spinach | 5.5-6.6 | 18-23 | 1.8-2.3 | 1260-1610 |
| 40 | Silverbeet | 6.0-7.0 | 18-23 | 1.8-2.3 | 1260-1610 |
| 41 | Sweet Corn | 6 | 16-24 | 1.6-2.4 | 840-1680 |
| 42 | Sweet Potato | 5.5-6.0 | 20-25 | 2.0-2.5 | 1400-1750 |
| 43 | Swiss chard | 6.0 6.5 | |||
| 44 | Squash (Summer) | 5.0-6.5 | |||
| 45 | Squash (Winter) | 5.0-6.5 | |||
| 46 | Taro | 5.0-5.5 | 25-30 | 2.5-3.0 | 1750-2100 |
| 47 | Tomato | 5.5-6.5 | 20-50 | 2.0-5.0 | 1400-3500 |
| 48 | Turnip | 6.0-6.5 | 18-24 | 1.8-2.4 | 1260-1680 |
| 49 | Zucchini | 6.0 | 18-24 | 1.8-2.4 | 1260-1680 |
Source: www.homehydrosystems.com