The ultimate beginner's guide: Choosing the right plants and finding the perfect growing system

🌱 Welcome to the world of indoor cultivation!

Want to start growing indoors but don't know which plants are suitable and which system is right for you? Don't worry—every pro started small! This guide will teach you everything you need to know as a beginner.

🎯 The best plants for beginners

Herbs – the perfect start:
• Basil: Grows quickly, forgives mistakes and you see results quickly
• Parsley: Robust and easy to care for, ideal for first experiences
• Chives: Practically indestructible and always grows back
• Mint: Grows like a weed – perfect for beginners

Salads and leafy vegetables:
• Arugula: Ready to harvest in just 3-4 weeks
• Spinach: Grows even under less than optimal conditions
• Lamb's lettuce: Very undemanding and hardy

Why these plants are ideal:
✅ Short growth cycles = quick success
✅ Forgive beginner mistakes in watering and nutrients
✅ Require less light than fruit vegetables
✅ Small space requirement

🏠 Choose the right cultivation system

For absolute beginners – hydroponic starter kits:
Systems like the ROOT!T Grow Kit are perfect for beginners. They offer:

• All in one package
• Simple instructions
• Low risk of errors
• Manageable costs

Next Level – AutoPot Systems:
If you have had initial success, AutoPot easy2grow systems are ideal:

• Automatic irrigation
• Scalable (2-48 pots)
• Less daily care required
• Professional results

For advanced users – DWC systems:
Deep Water Culture offers maximum growth but requires more experience.

💡 Your first steps

Step 1: Start small
Start with 2-4 plants. It's better to grow a few plants successfully than many poorly.

Step 2: The right equipment
• Lighting: LED panels for beginners (e.g. Spider Farmer SF-1000)
• Nutrients: Beginner sets such as BioBizz Try-Pack
• pH measurement: Bluelab OnePen for easy control

Step 3: Learn and observe
• Keep a cultivation diary
• Document growth with photos
• Note pH values ​​and nutrient levels

⚠️ Avoid common beginner mistakes

Overwatering: The classic! Less is often more.
Too many nutrients: Start with half the dosage.
Impatience: Plants need time – trust the process.
Starting too complicated: Start simple and build up slowly.

🎉 Your success plan

Week 1-2: Set up equipment, germinate first seeds
Week 3-4: Place first plants into the system
Week 5-8: Observe growth, check pH
Week 8+: Enjoy the first harvest!

🛒 Recommended starter packages

For the perfect start, we recommend:

Basic package (under 200€):
• ROOT!T Grow Kit
• BioBizz Try-Pack Fertilizer
• pH test strips
• LED plant lamp 24W

Comfort package (200-500€):
• AutoPot easy2grow 2-pot system
• Spider Farmer SF-1000 LED
• Bluelab OnePen pH Meter
• BioBizz starter set

📚 Continue learning

Indoor growing is a journey, not a destination. Every harvest brings new insights. Don't be afraid to ask questions and talk to other growers.

Our tip: Start today with a small herb kit. In just four weeks, you'll be harvesting your first homegrown herbs!

Good luck with your growing adventure! 🌿