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Tenants might not even consider gardening while living in an apartment because too often people think space is a larger requirement than it is. Whether your apartment is 1000 sq ft or 545 sq ft, you can still grow and maintain a successful garden inside. You can even grow and maintain a garden without a balcony! – Who knew?
Sunlight ☀️
To decide what you’re going to grow, you must first consider how much sunlight your unit receives.
- North facing apartments do not receive direct sunlight and tend to be a bit colder.
- East facing apartments receive great light in the morning but not much heat since the rays are weak.
- South facing apartments receive lots of bright light and heat.
- West facing apartments receive great light in the afternoon, but similar to East facing apartments the rays are weaker by the afternoon up until the sun sets.
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Specific vegetables, herbs and flowers require different levels of sunlight and shade.
Part Shade: ~5-6 hours of sunlight
Full Shade: No direct sunlight
North Facing Apartments
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- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Potatoes
- Radish
- Carrots
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- Bay
- Chervil
- Chives
- Lemon Balm
- Mint
- Lovage
- Parsley
- Sweet Woodruff
East Facing Apartments
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- Lettuce
- Chard
- Scallions
- Kale
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Leeks
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- Arugula
- Basil
- Parsley
- Dill
- Cilantro
- Chives
- Alpine Strawberries
South Facing Apartments
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- Lettuce
- Chard
- Scallions
- Kale
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Leeks
![](https://jmichaelrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Herbs-1.jpg)
- Arugula
- Basil
- Parsley
- Dill
- Cilantro
- Chives
- Alpine Strawberries
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West Facing Apartments
![](https://jmichaelrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Veggies-1.jpg)
- Lettuce
- Chard
- Scallions
- Kale
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Leeks
![](https://jmichaelrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Herbs-1.jpg)
- Arugula
- Basil
- Parsley
- Dill
- Cilantro
- Chives
- Alpine Strawberries
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**If you have a pet or approved service/assistance animal, always consider the toxicity of the plants you add to your garden.
Watering 💧
Each plant has specific watering instructions that should be followed for optimal growth. There are self-watering options, DIY watering tips and even fish bowls that offer self-watering.
*Don’t forget about your plants while you’re on vacation or out of town! Here are ideas to consider for your plants when you’re away: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-water-your-plants-while-youre-away/
Happy Planting!
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