14 Vegetables You Can Grow Indoors Year-Round

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Vegetable gardens are an excellent way to save money, promote sustainability, and access fresh produce throughout the year. The problem, however, is that not everyone has the space or climate to have an outdoor garden. Thankfully, plenty of vegetables grow indoors easily with very little space.

Here are a few vegetables that you can quickly grow in your home.

Spinach

Growing spinach is extremely easy as it requires little light and can be done indoors. Spinach is a rich source of nutrients, but only when harvested fresh. It grows like a weed and thrives in chillier weather, making it perfect for winter. If you take care to harvest so that the stems are intact when you pick your leaves off your spinach, it will grow new ones, and you can continue to harvest for an extended time.

Lettuce

Lettuce is a well-known succulent green that can be effortlessly grown indoors. Like spinach, it prospers in cooler temperatures and is a multiple-harvest plant that grows after being cut. There is also a great range of different types of lettuce, including romaine, butterhead, and arugula.

Kale

Kale is a superfood packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Moreover, it is a hardy plant that can withstand low light and temperature so that you can grow it indoors. Kale can be harvested leaf by leaf or the entire plant.

Carrots

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Believe it or not, Carrots can be grown indoors if you plant them in a container with deep soil. Place them in a sunny location and water often, and you’ll see the gloriously orange roots begin to develop right in front of your eyes. Carrots are ready to be harvested as they reach maturity, and literally, pull them out of the ground.

Radishes

Radishes are root vegetables that proliferate and require minimal maintenance. They thrive in cooler temperatures and add flavor to salads and other dishes. Their colorful tops make for a beautiful indoor garden display.

Green Onions

Green onions are used in various dishes, and home gardeners can grow them indoors. Either you regrow them using the white ends you probably throw away, or you can start using seeds for a constant supply. They thrive in bright, indirect light and like consistent water, adding a bit of freshness to your meals year-round.

Peppers

Although they take up more space than the other vegetables on this thread, peppers are worth waiting for. Thanks to their rich, sometimes hot, and savory fruits, peppers thrive indoors as long as they have enough light, water, and nutrients.

Tomatoes

Though they need more room to stretch their tendrils, you can also successfully grow tomatoes indoors. They require significant sunlight and maintenance to grow but produce a tasty and abundant crop. If properly stored, tomatoes can be enjoyed all year.

Basil

Basil is a herb that can add fresh flavor to any meal. It grows well indoors in a sunny spot with regular watering and pruning. You can harvest basil by pinching off individual leaves, encouraging more growth.

Chives

Chives are an herb you can also grow easily inside your home. They like cooler temperatures and abundant sunshine, so they are ideal for growing on windowsills or under lights. Cut off the tops from time to time for new growth.

Cilantro

Cilantro is a popular herb used in many cuisines. It can also be grown indoors year-round. It prefers cool temperatures and bright light but may bolt quickly in warmer environments—harvest cilantro by picking individual leaves or cutting the entire plant.

Mint

Mint is a resilient herb that can flourish indoors. It likes cooler temperatures and good moisture, making it great for containers. Snip stems just above a set of leaves when harvesting mint, encouraging bushier growth.

Parsley

Parsley is an herb commonly used as a garnish but also adds flavor to dishes when chopped and added during cooking. It grows well indoors with sufficient light and regular watering. Trim the outer leaves while leaving the center intact for new growth.

Broccoli

Broccoli is a cruciferous laboratory of superpowered nutrients. It grows indoors in rich soil at colder temperatures. A smaller type is ideal for indoor gardens; you can harvest the broccoli by cutting off the central head at maturity.

Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.