Indoor growing for beginners: the essential kit

Want to start growing indoors but don't know where to begin? You need less than you think. Here's the essential kit explained simply, without spending on things you don't need.

2 min read Updated: giugno 2026

The space: grow box or cabinet

You need an enclosed, reflective space where you can control light, temperature and humidity. A grow box is the simplest solution: reflective walls, holes for cables and air, sized to your space. Better to start small and manageable.

The light: LED is best

Light is the engine of growth. Today grow LEDs are the best choice for beginners: they use less power, run cool and last a long time. Choose the wattage based on the area to light.

Air and odour: ventilation + carbon filter

Plants need air exchange: an extractor with an activated carbon filter renews the air and neutralizes odours — essential indoors. A small internal fan moves the air and strengthens the stems.

Pots, substrate and nutrition

You need pots with good drainage, a suitable substrate (quality soil or coco) and the right nutrients for the growth and bloom stages. If you're unsure which to choose, start with a complete line and follow the doses (actually, start lighter). Learn more in our indoor nutrients guide.

Mistakes to avoid

The three classics: too much water (better to let it dry between waterings), too much nutrient (start low) and too little air. Get these three right and you're already ahead. You'll find everything you need in the growing and nutrients section — and if you need a hand putting the kit together, write to us.

FAQ

What do you need to start growing indoors?

The essentials: a grow box, an LED light, an extractor with an activated carbon filter for air and odour, pots with a suitable substrate and nutrients for the growth and bloom stages.

LED or other lamps to start?

For beginners, grow LEDs are the best choice: they use less power, run cool and last a long time. Choose the wattage based on the area.

How do you control odours indoors?

With an extractor paired with an activated carbon filter: it renews the air and neutralizes odours, a key aspect of indoor growing.

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