Light will be a primary consideration. If you do not have Southern exposure in that room, then you may want to look at adding grow lights. There are some very nice models available that are relatively inexpensive to operate. Most vegetables will benefit most from about 12 hours of sunlight, so lights will help supplement the short days as well. Some vegetables are much more light sensitive then others, but many vegetables are tropical in origin and like light and heat.

Ventilation is another important consideration. You won’t want to keep the pants shut up on a room without the benefit of fresh air. You will want to make sure your plants are getting fresh air and that there is air circulation as well. Small circulation fans will move the air within the room to keep plants healthy.

The EarthBox is a good choice to move indoors because the top layer of the soil is sealed with a cover to prevent evaporative loss. In keeping a large number of plants indoors, excess humidity would be a concern. Your plants won’t mind warm wet air, but it might not be a good thing for your home. You will want to watch carefully for any water spillage or any signs of too much humidity which may result in mold or mildew. Air circulation will help with that, buy it is still a good idea to keep an eye on things. You may also want to use a layer of plastic on the ground for extra protection and for easy clean up.

Monitoring the temperature is also important. Temperatures in homes tend to be quite consistent. Some plants may benefit from a cooler night time temperature, so this may be a great excuse to turn your thermostat down a bit at night. You can monitor the highs and lows of that room by using a min/max thermometer. You may find that particular room varies from the rest of the house, especially if the thermostat is in another part of your home.

Lastly, you will want to keep an eye on your plant’s health. If you start to see any signs of distress be mindful of insect infestations. Left unchecked, minor insect problems can turn into major ones quickly, which would be especially unpleasant in your home. Insects tend to attack plants that are stressed in some way so as long as you keep your EarthBox watered, clip off all dead leaves and remove all dead plant matter from the plant and from the room you should have a healthy crop. If you do see signs of insects, quickly and carefully wash or spray the leaves to get rid of the unwanted pests. It can’t be stressed enough to keep the area very clean to limit the transmittal of disease and pests.

Enjoy your indoor garden!