Blending Aesthetics and Growing Food: Ultimate How-to Guide

Edible Plants Beyond Feeding Yourself

Edible plants can do more than fill your kitchen, they can become an integral part of your homes and your lifestyle. Home gardens can be used to match your themes and become elements of your home decor. Imagine this scene: a soothing green space where you live or work, and also a platform to continue to hone your craft of growing food.

Best Edible Plants for Aesthetic Indoor Gardens

Add Colour to Your Space:

• Red basils and colourful bell peppers bring hues beyond green.

Try Edible Flowers:

• Marigolds and nasturtiums offer both visual appeal and fragrance.

Mix Plant Sizes for Visual Interest:

• Microgreens for compact spaces
• Dwarf and compact varieties (radishes, nai bai)
• Medium/tall plants (mustard greens, kai lan, parsley)
• Larger plants (tomatoes, chilli, dwarf fruit trees)

Include Variegated Species:

• Plants like pineapple mint (Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’) provide unique leaf patterns and colours.

Organise Your Edible Space for Maximum Impact

• Choose a Theme: Decide on a colour palette or style (e.g., modern, rustic, minimalist).
• Use complementary equipment: Use racks, planters and trays that match your desired theme.
• Utilise Vertical Space: Use metal racks or wall-mounted planters to maximize small areas.
• Intercrop by Size: Arrange plants by height and spread to prevent overcrowding and ensure each gets enough light.
• Combine Hydroponics and Soil: Mix hydroponic systems with traditional pots for flexibility and visual diversity.
• Use Supplementary Lighting: Install grow lights in dimmer lower levels to keep plants healthy and vibrant.

Keep Your Edible Space Looking Its Best

• Regular Maintenance:
  • Harvest overgrown plants to prevent a messy look and reduce pest risk.
  • Prune dead branches and leaves for a tidy appearance.
• Monitoring and Pest Management:
  • Add pest-repelling plants (e.g., mint, basil) to deter ants and flies naturally.
  • Monitor each plant’s needs—adjust watering, lighting, and placement as they grow.

Developing a Lifestyle with your Edible Room

Growing Plants do not have to be a separate hobby or separate outdoor space. Integrate it as part of your daily living and grow together with your plants. As you learn more about their preferences and habits, they too benefit by growing healthier and stronger.