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There’s nothing more rewarding than growing your own fresh produce in the comfort of your own home. Be it succulent tomatoes from scratch to nurturing fragrant indoor herb gardens, you can enjoy the convenience of picking your fresh ingredients to go straight into your tasty meals.Plus, it’s a great way to cut down on those expensive supermarket trips.But with the peak of summer already here, the window for sowing many of my favorite greens and aromatic herbs has closed — especially if you’re unsure how to plant in a heatwave.That was until I discovered this clever alternative of growing fresh herbs in my kitchen all year round. What’s more, the entire process was easy to start, and, amazingly, I grew my favorite aromatic greens in just over a week. Here's how.What I used
Auk Mini 2 on shelf (Image credit: Future)Designed as a smart, self-contained grow box, the Auk Mini 2 is a smart method of growing plants fast, without the long wait.Since it features a built-in grow light to power your plants, there’s no need for natural sunlight, making it the ideal solution for small apartment living or homes without a yard. More importantly, you can have homegrown produce all year round.Thanks to its sleek and Scandinavian design, I easily tucked the unit onto a shelf by my kitchen sink, which also benefited from the natural window light.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.One thing to bear in mind, however, is that you do need warmth for your plants to grow faster (around 68-77°F).Fortunately, my kitchen is the coziest spot in the house, making it the prime location for growing herbs.The one-week experiment
